[mythtv-users] Noobish network cable connection question, basement > upstairs

[James Berwick]

Yeechang Lee wrote:
> Mitch Gore <mitchell.gore at gmail.com> says:
>   
>> No way, this can be done. ethernet only uses 4 of the 8 cables
>> (assuming not POE).  by two of these:
>> http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=2215&sku=37133
>>     
>
> Do such devices exist for gigabit?
>   
Assuming Cat5 cabling (or Cat5e), gigabit can't be split in this fashion 
as it requires all 4 pairs for each connection.  This thing works with 
10/100 because 10/100 connections only use pairs 3 and 2 (pins 1,2 and 3,6).