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Posted: 8/11/2015 11:22:40 PM EDT
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I need to run an Ethernet cable from my basement (where my new alarm system is being installed) to second floor bedroom (where the only internet connection is). House is 70+ year old POS so no duct work or easy way to manually run a cable.
Are either of these options possible? 1) Turn the old phone lines in the house into an Ethernet. They are 6 wires compared to the 8 wires of modern cat 5+ Ethernet cables, possible convert this. 2) There is a coax cable from the basement to the second floor not being used. Is there some sort of converter out there that would be able to use this? Any advice is appreciated! |
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I need to run an Ethernet cable from my basement (where my new alarm system is being installed) to second floor bedroom (where the only internet connection is). House is 70+ year old POS so no duct work or easy way to manually run a cable. Are either of these options possible? 1) Turn the old phone lines in the house into an Ethernet. They are 6 wires compared to the 8 wires of modern cat 5+ Ethernet cables, possible convert this. 2) There is a coax cable from the basement to the second floor not being used. Is there some sort of converter out there that would be able to use this? Any advice is appreciated! 1) not twisted enough to cancel noise for modern comms - could run a very low speed retro network through the old stuff, maybe. 2) There are, but probably not your best bet. I use powerline ethernet to connect more remote areas of my house including placing wifi repeaters out near the ends of my property to keep my wireless coverage strong. $50 at amazon should get you a base box and wired/wifi repeater setup - just plug one end in near the internet and plug that cat5/6 into your hub, and the other end down in the basement with a wired or wifi signal to your alarm system. |
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Second the power line Ethernet.
However see if you can find your wet wall in your house. It's where the pipes go to the upstairs. Generally there is a pretty good amount of space and it's a straight shot up. If not, you can run it on the outside of the house too |
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A wireless ethernet bridge with WDS configured might be a good solution too. It allows you to extend a wired Ethernet networks via a wireless bridge link. Very useful in situations like this. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/24106/~/what-is-a-wireless-distribution-system-and-how-does-it-work-with-my-nighthawk |
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