How many conductors are used in a network between the router and the modem?

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How many conductors are used in a network between the router and the modem?

2006-06-08 15:32:26 · 2 answers · asked by raidencmc 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking

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The router and modem typically connect using a standard Ethernet twisted pair patch cable, which has 8 conductors and RJ-45 connectors on each end, but only 4 conductors are used, on pins 1,2,3 and 6, as there are two conductors for the transmit pair and 2 for the receive pair.

2006-06-08 16:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by networkmaster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Here is a basic diagram.

2006-06-08 23:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋