RJ11 to RJ45 Wiring Diagram
Adapting an RJ11 to an RJ45 Cable: A Practical Guide
Using an RJ11 to RJ45 wiring diagram is the best way to convert from the 8-positon RJ45 to a 6-position RJ11 connector. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the need to adapt and repurpose existing equipment is becoming increasingly common. In this blog post, we will explore the steps required to successfully adapt an RJ11 to an RJ45 cable.
Before diving into the adaptation process, it is crucial to understand the fundamental difference between an RJ11 and an RJ45 connection. RJ11 cables are commonly used for telephone connections and have six positions and four contacts. RJ45 cables are primarily used for Ethernet connections and consist of eight positions and eight contacts. Adapting an RJ11 to an RJ45 cable allows you to repurpose telephone lines for Ethernet connectivity, thus maximizing the utility of existing infrastructure.
An RJ45 to RJ11 converter cable is designed to connect your RJ11 devices such as analog phones, answering machines, fax machines etc. through a VoIP RJ45 Ethernet port.
Since the RJ11 only uses four wires, it will only work with 10/100 Ethernet. 1 Gigabit Ethernet requires the use of eight wires or leads.
Looking at the top of the RJ45 connector (the clip is facing down) you can see the pin reference for both T-568A and T-568B wiring schemes. With T-568A and T-568B the pin locations stay the same, but the wire color location scheme is different.
The image above shows the pin locations for the RJ11 connector
To terminate the connectors to the cable, use the following pinout, RJ45 connector (3-4-5-6 pin) to RJ11 Connector (2-3-4-5 pin).
To help you with your RJ11 to RJ45 cable conversion project we stock a range of RJ11 connectors, RJ45 connectors, bulk Ethernet cable and bulk telephone cable. We also supply a range of termination tools to help you get the job done.
Adapting an RJ11 to an RJ45 cable opens up new possibilities for repurposing telephone lines for Ethernet connectivity. By using our RJ11 to RJ45 wiring diagram, you can repurpose existing infrastructure, saving both time and resources while maximizing the utility of your technology setup.
