From: Alban Kellerbauer (Alban.Kellerbauer_at_cern.ch)
Date: Thu Feb 15 2001 - 11:38:41 EST
For a nice graphical explanation of RJ11, RJ14, and RJ25 see also:
<http://www.hvs.on.ca/modular_jack_wiring.htm>
On Tue, 15 Feb 2000, James H. E. Maugham wrote:
> Alban,
>
> Alban Kellerbauer [mailto:Alban.Kellerbauer_at_cern.ch] wrote:
>
> > 1) US (RJ11) analog telephone plugs all have 6 connectors, out of which 2,
> > 4, or 6 are used. The central ones are the actual (main) phone line. I
> > think your modem's connector should fit into your phone outlets.
>
> Sorry Alban, but no. RJ11 (single line) phone plugs and jacks need only 2 wires
> of the four conductors available to operate. RJ14 (dual line) plugs and jacks
> need all 4 conductors connected. There aren't any 6 conductor RJ series phone
> cables, they're reserved for LANs. The 8 conductor plugs are reserved for
> combination modem/LAN ports.
>
> Ronald,
>
> > > I've just purchased a 760XL, which came with a 33k card modem. Haven't
> > > used the modem yet because the phone cable has a 6 connector plug and the
> > > jacks in my house are 4-connector.
>
> What make and model card is this? Sounds like you might have a combo modem/LAN
> card a la' USR and others. Have you looked to see if it has an X-Jack for the
> modem?
>
> Regards,
>
> James
>
>
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