The present application relates to a transceiver, TX/RX PHY, and a method of operating the TX/RX PHY arranged for bi-directional data communication of a node with a counterpart node connected to in a point-to-point network using differential mode signaling over a single twisted-pair cable. A TX adjustment component is arranged in a TX path of the TX/RX PHY and configured to adjust a TX data communication signal generated by the TX/RX PHY for transmittal to the counterpart node. The TX adjustment component is further configured to accept information about a common mode signal detected on the single twisted-pair cable and to adjust the TX data communication signal to at least weaken the common mode signal occurring at the counterpart node in response to transmitting the TX data communication signal.