Did you know that there are four contacts inside a phone jack?
I knew that...
Did you know that if you hook the CAT-5 wire to the wrong combination of contacts, it will still (mostly) work when you plug in your modem?
I didn't know that!
But I did wonder why the direct line I put in from the terminal to the phone jack only provided a mediocre and temperamental internet connection. Hmmm... Where did I put those directions from the technician who told me how to do this?
Well, I couldn't find the paper. It must be around here somewhere... But I finally got fed up with the mediocrity and decided to try a change.
Bingo!
The switched wire almost doubled my upload speed... everything seems to be working much better. No more mediocrity - no more temperamental faults.
So, Mr. Fixit did a great job... except that it took a month for me to get it right.
Hmm....
I'm off to rewire an electrical outlet. Hope this works the first time.
I knew that...
Did you know that if you hook the CAT-5 wire to the wrong combination of contacts, it will still (mostly) work when you plug in your modem?
I didn't know that!
But I did wonder why the direct line I put in from the terminal to the phone jack only provided a mediocre and temperamental internet connection. Hmmm... Where did I put those directions from the technician who told me how to do this?
Well, I couldn't find the paper. It must be around here somewhere... But I finally got fed up with the mediocrity and decided to try a change.
Bingo!
The switched wire almost doubled my upload speed... everything seems to be working much better. No more mediocrity - no more temperamental faults.
So, Mr. Fixit did a great job... except that it took a month for me to get it right.
Hmm....
I'm off to rewire an electrical outlet. Hope this works the first time.
All I could think was...ZAP! Um...be careful Mr. Fixit...I like you untoasted!
ReplyDeleteNo worries... Have I ever electrocuted myself before?
ReplyDeleteWay To Go Mr. FixIt :)
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