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Provided the pairs are not split, which would mangle the transmission performance. Pairs split the same way at both ends would test OK on a simple blinkenlights continuity tester, but fail to carry data.I guess if it's the same both ends, that shouldn't matter.
Cat6 are supposed to be backwards compatible with Cat5. This might help... Differences Between CAT5e, CAT6 & CAT6a Cables | 4Cabling - https://www.4cabling.co.nz/blog/CAT5e-vs-CAT6-vs-CAT6a-whats-the-difference.htmlRunning an Ethernet cable to my outdoor studio. I did this successfully before using cat 5 but cable severed. Run a new cable cat 6e. This cable is terminated at two Ethernet sockets one in the house the other in the studio.
No signal, tested the connections using an Ethernet tester, the one with eight lights and a ground. No lights. Thought I pulled the cable too hard, bought another cable also cat 6e, tested that withe same sockets, no lights again.
Treble checked my wires are firmly in place and correctly colour coded, identical both ends. No lights at all. Tested the tester on a spare Ethernet cable, this works.
Completely flummoxed now.
Do I have the wrong sockets? Are cat 5 and cat 6 cables incompatible?
can anyone help please?
Z
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