RJ-45 to RJ-11 Converter

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	Question by Jason Pelowski posted 14 Jan 2005
	RJ-45 to RJ-11 Converter
Is there a converter to convert a RJ-45 cable to an RJ-11? If not, what are the pairs that are used on the RJ-45 when hooked up for telephone?
	Answer by Dmitri Abaimov posted 14 Jan 2005
Dear Jason, If you are talking about plugging an RJ-11 plug into an RJ-45 jack, then the center pins will be used. Pair #1 (pins 4 and 5, blue and white/blue) for line 1 and pair #2 (if T568A) or pair #3 (if T568B) for line 2. It would be easier to just look at the RJ45 pin payout which we have illustrated here: http://www.cabling-design.com/references/pinouts/t568ab.shtml If you are terminating a 4-pair cable with an RJ-11 jack, then you would have to see what pin layout is used on the other end of the cable (if you use RJ-45 on the other end) and pick pairs accordingly. Blue pair (#1) will definitely be used with both pin layouts. Sincerely, Dmitri Abaimov, RCDD
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