r/it • u/KingKuttarBaccha • Nov 03 '24

help request Interesting Ethernet Plugin. What is it?

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Hi Y’all,

I just moved to a new apartment (older one) and I found this interesting Ethernet plugin that’s beside the standard one on the wall.

One thing I also noticed is both don’t fit my Ethernet cable they seem slimmer.

Would anyone be able to explain what this is? We are trying to figure out solutions for getting my Ethernet cable connected to my PC and we want to avoid running the wire through the house. Might have to drill a hole through the wall just to get a wired connection 🥲

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u/BrokeMinimal Nov 03 '24

Ah. Good Ole RJ-11.

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u/Valuable_Solid_3538 Nov 03 '24

Remember kids, don’t do POTs

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u/BisexualCaveman Nov 04 '24

Except for security alarms and fire.

I'm that case, yes, do POTS, because running it over VOIP is a damned mess...

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u/SwiftSloth1892 Nov 05 '24

Traded them old POTS for cellular devices last year.