Does Ethernet Work on Dialup Internet Phone Jacks?
Landline Phone Equipment Landline phone equipment deals with voice communication, and it connects other phones. Ethernet Jacks and Phone Jacks Networking cable and jacks specialize in sending digital data over the cables it uses. The telephone wires work with analog signals. Ethernet Jacks and Phone Jacks Ethernet and phone jacks look alike, but phone jacks accept an RJ 11 connector, while Ethernet cables use RJ 45 connectors. An RJ 45 connector is larger and not interchangeable with RJ 11 connectors. Different Cable Sizes Ethernet jacks are designed to accept Category 5 cable. Phone lines use Category 1 wire. A person can tell the difference between the cables by looking at the size; networking able is thicker. Can You Use Phone Line to Connect Two Computers? Dial-up ISPs use modems to connect a computer to a distant computer. Computers on both ends require a modem to receive calls.
