Hi all, I’m trying to run a Ethernet cable to my home office in a house built in the 60s. This connection is unlabeled and I’m not sure what it is. Can I somehow replace it with an Ethernet cable? I’m new to all of this and did some poking around in the sub but I’m not really sure what I’m looking at or what I’m in for. I don’t have any coaxial cables that I can utilize (unless they are hidden behind a wall? Any easy way to find those?). Thank you.
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4 hours, is what it is. Possibly more.
25 pair Cat3 wire typically used on business RJ66 blocks for distributing phones. This case it looks like the possible main feed into the room for several lines. I would recommend replacement to a Cat 6 ethernet wire if at all possible. This will not work for internet purposes are any decent speeds.
I believe the color is “Sea salt” from Sherwin Williams.
Some Darrell that ran out of scotch locks. No offense to Darrell 🍻
That is a telecommunications artifact. You should put a picture frame around it .
If you do not have a land line phone or a security system you can get rid of it . Just tie a pull string on it when doing the demo work
Just… put it back.
GL OPYou’re really not going to be able to do anything with this that will help with running new wiring. Very slim chance that is not stapled down somewhere inside the wall. Where are you trying to run the Ethernet to in relation to this jack??
If you have an old black rotary phone, you may be able to call back to the 1960s.
Old landline copper garbage not worth keeping unless you live way out in a rural area. It honestly would be easier just to tear it out and run cat5 or 6.
This is sin, many many sins covered with a faceplate.
A hot mess.
Pots?
DSL/telephone wiring. It’s “daisy chained”. Blue white are the only ones actually doing anything.
Cat 3
Typical telephone wiring done by someone who doesn’t take pride in their work.