Network cable third pair not firing - can I switch pairs?

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Published on 2009-11-04T21:45:28Z Indexed on 2010/03/20 17:31 UTC
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Is it true that computers only need three of the four pairs to transmit data? I have the third pair on a very long wire, goes through conduit, etc. Can I switch one of the pairs and make it work?

edit:

It was the bluewhite and green pair.

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