How to convert Coax to RJ11

[kangchihlai]

My existing setup is using Coax cable to connect to my gateway because there is no phone line available.

The gateway supports both Coax and RJ11 interfaces.

Can I convert from Coax to RJ11 interface and hook up RJ11 cable to DSL port on the gateway?

I try to use Ethernet over Coax Adapter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009AGCLVG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00) to convert it but seems there is no signal pass into gateway.

Do I get a wrong adapter?

Appreciate if any solution.

Thanks.

[aviewer ACE - Wizard]

kangchihlai - Why would you want to do this?

[kangchihlai]

ATT&T was shipping a new gateway for self-installation and the new gateway only supports RJ11 interface.

Online chat with AT&T rep and they all mentioned most gateways only support RJ11.

In order to connect to RJ11 interface and avoid to rewire phone line, I would like to find a simple way to convert Coax to RJ11.

Is it doable?

Do you have any clue or solution that I can directly convert Coax to RJ11?

[bauwls]

I'm sure that you can fine an coax to RJ-11 converter but keep in mind U-verse does use special compressions heads on their coax cables. http://www.applerescueofdenver.com/products-page/networking-macintosh/coax-to-rj11-phone-adapter-con...

I'd suggest doing a home run from the NID to the room where your modem will be instead.

[aviewer ACE - Wizard]

kangchihlai - OK. Sounds like att selected the RJ-11 connector over telephone wire as the most common available. You had a previous cable installation, but no phone installation.

I believe I used to see installers applying various devices to match impedance to allow them to use existing wiring. Since it is so unusual it may be hard to find & even more difficult to get right.

I am ending up at the same place as bauwls - run a new wire. Consider relocating the modem to a more convenient place & using wirelss to get to the computer.

[kangchihlai]

Thanks for the info, bauwls

I did try one commercial coax to rj11 adapter but did not work.

Maybe that is what you mentioned special compressions from AT&T.

Where can I get a proper adapter for this ?

Thanks for your suggestion also but to do a home run from the NID is difficult and that still requires rewire cable.

Is any way I can simply convert it inside the room?

Thanks.

[bauwls]

These are the coax connectors that ATT uses, made by Holland: http://www.hollandelectronics.com/catalog/catalog.php?product_id=Series-6-Cable-Connectors

What I'm trying to look for is a RG-6 to RJ-11 connector. There are a few prem/I&R techs that browse this board. Hopefully they spot this thread.

[aviewer ACE - Wizard]

Found this company offering baluns - http://www.data-connect.com/Patton_400.htm

[bauwls]

That does look promising however I'd hate to recommend purchasing another adapter without the knowledge that it will work.

[kangchihlai]

Thanks a lots for your info, Aviewer and bauwls.

Will try to contact those companies to see if they have adapters for this case.

Thanks again.