I am not sure what the "proper" procedure is, but I have been moving
Ethernet (RJ45) cables  for a long time without turning off power first.
There has never been a problem.

Peter
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> -----Original Message-----
> Hi there on the list I know this has been asked before, but
> it wasn't interesting for me then. Can you hot swap RJ45
> conectors or do you have to turn the computers off.  I have
> DSL and would like to ocasionally share files with my son,
> not often enough to warent laying cables or installing a
> router just don't want to break anything. Thank You Paul Ryan Germany

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