Wired internet question

[mommy111]

Wow! I am impressed by the fund of knowledge here!! Researching researching. Problem is I don’t know much about this stuff at all, this is our first home and the work IT guy says he will send someone over to install device and wire internet to it but I suspect what that means to him is he’ll have a 60ft wire running from the current router across my living room and front door into study which, over my dead body

[nfceagles]

I’m surprised you can’t find an electrician to do it, but I’ve seen homeowners run wiring through walls plenty of times so it doesn’t have to require a professional. If you don’t mind losing the coax line to that room, you might could use the coax cable to fish the Ethernet cable through. Take the plate cover off, disconnect the coax cable, then attach the new Ethernet cable to the end of the coax cable very securely (tape or something). Then slowly pull the coax cable from its source, and it will pull the Ethernet cable through the wall behind it. Get an Ethernet plate cover to replace the old coax one. Where does the coax run to? Basement?


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[3isEnough]

This type of work is typically done by a low voltage subcontractor or an A/V specialist. Check yelp for recommendations on A/V companies, I’d guess it wouldn’t be too expensive to have the one outlet added.

[mommy111]

I’m surprised you can’t find an electrician to do it, but I’ve seen homeowners run wiring through walls plenty of times so it doesn’t have to require a professional. If you don’t mind losing the coax line to that room, you might could use the coax cable to fish the Ethernet cable through. Take the plate cover off, disconnect the coax cable, then attach the new Ethernet cable to the end of the coax cable very securely (tape or something). Then slowly pull the coax cable from its source, and it will pull the Ethernet cable through the wall behind it. Get an Ethernet plate cover to replace the old coax one. Where does the coax run to? Basement?


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That is beyond brilliant!!! It runs to our living room I think is where the hub is

[mommy111]

This type of work is typically done by a low voltage subcontractor or an A/V specialist. Check yelp for recommendations on A/V companies, I’d guess it wouldn’t be too expensive to have the one outlet added.

Thank you!! Searching now

[legaleagle]

That is beyond brilliant!!! It runs to our living room I think is where the hub is

The can definitely work but often the cable is attached to the stud

You can get wireless adapters that plug into the cat5 jack, if you mean the equipement only has an ethernet jack not built in wifi. eg https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Ethe.../dp/B01GF6GST4

[mommy111]

The can definitely work but often the cable is attached to the stud

You can get wireless adapters that plug into the cat5 jack, if you mean the equipement only has an ethernet jack not built in wifi. eg https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Ethe.../dp/B01GF6GST4

Oh! That is really interesting! That may work although I wonder if the quality would be enough to handle the task.
just left messages and with various A/V companies as well

[Jeanne]

I’m wired because the applications I run are enormous and global. I have a second router purchased from Fios . It goes into the Fios input on the wall and then into my machine. Fios will do it as a paid service call.

[mommy111]

I’m wired because the applications I run are enormous and global. I have a second router purchased from Fios . It goes into the Fios input on the wall and then into my machine. Fios will do it as a paid service call.

Really?!? They gave me the runaround and told me not possible. Maybe I should just call and push. My work will pay for it, same reason, the applications and devices used to run them need wired

[Jeanne]

Really?!? They gave me the runaround and told me not possible. Maybe I should just call and push. My work will pay for it, same reason, the applications and devices used to run them need wired

Maybe due to Covid? If they aren't willing to do it, call an electrician and have him install a coax port. Once that's done, Fios should come out and get you set up.
I was running a cable across the floor into the router but that got old fast. I have a great set up now. I also purchased an additional booster for a stronger wifi signal in parts of of the house where the signal was weak due to 18 inch thick stone walls.

Also, one important thing about using Fios is that they won't use junk cables. Pretty much anything a contractor who isn't an AV specialist puts in junk.