Do not use standard phone wire for Ethernet cabling. Your installer should also have a 10BaseT test set so that he or she can verify that the cable is OK, and is capable of carrying Ethernet signals without errors. The LAN cable runs will, in turn, be connected to an Ethernet hub or switch which is located near the central wiring point. If you anticipate having many computers sharing your LAN, with a lot of data traffic, we recommend using an Ethernet switch. Ethernet switches provide higher effective speeds than Ethernet hubs, which are cheaper.
Ethernet hubs are perfectly adequate for typical home uses though.
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