[Elecraft] slightly OT -- acceptable network switch (aka Linksysproduces birdies)

[Jim Brown]

On Sat,2/6/2016 9:24 AM, Larry Gauthier (K8UT) wrote:
> I could not migrate to gigabit ethernet from 10 MBPS because the CAT5 
> cable I was using only had two available pairs. 

I'm confused by this statement. CAT5, 5e, and 6 are four pair cables. 
The pairs have a tight twist but each has a different twist ratio 
("lay") to minimize crosstalk. If the cables are wired per the Ethernet 
standard, each circuit should utilize one of the pairs, and in a 
specified order. What am I missing?

Now, we can do lots of things with that cable besides Ethernet -- I use 
it for RS232 and for running telephone pairs around my home.

73, Jim K9YC