Ethernet Wiring
Discussion
Under orders of she who must be obeyed we are decorating our lounge.
It occurs to me this would be a good time to put in an either et cable between the router and the TV rather than relying on Wi-Fi (even if they are just on opposite sides of the room).
Initial thought was just chase the cable in to the wall down to the floor so all it needs is plugging in. However this will be untidy.
So instead I am thinking I have about Ethernet sockets. Is it as simple as plugging a cable from the router into one socket and a cable from the socket at the other end into the TV?
It occurs to me this would be a good time to put in an either et cable between the router and the TV rather than relying on Wi-Fi (even if they are just on opposite sides of the room).
Initial thought was just chase the cable in to the wall down to the floor so all it needs is plugging in. However this will be untidy.
So instead I am thinking I have about Ethernet sockets. Is it as simple as plugging a cable from the router into one socket and a cable from the socket at the other end into the TV?
When we had a rewire as part of a renovation, we put network sockets in. The electrician ran the cable but didn't terminate anything (seemed odd at the time!)
A £10 Amazon terminating tool and a quick YouTube video was enough to figure out what to do. My kit cache with a tester as well. Very straightforward to do.
A £10 Amazon terminating tool and a quick YouTube video was enough to figure out what to do. My kit cache with a tester as well. Very straightforward to do.
For that kind of use/distance I’d use cat5e it’s easier to work with than cat6/6a.
Also if you have any dead wifi areas in the home it might be worth running a cable to them decorating permitting or even run part way if there’s a floor/ceiling void the cable can live in until you decorate the rest.
Also if you have any dead wifi areas in the home it might be worth running a cable to them decorating permitting or even run part way if there’s a floor/ceiling void the cable can live in until you decorate the rest.
Thinking about this idea of running additional “spare” cables.
Can you ultimately split Ethernet cables? So 1 becomes 2? It makes sense to run a spare cable under the lounge floor to the hallway as the carpet is being replaced, but ultimately in future years I might want to run it from there to the kitchen or upstairs. So can I in future years split it?
Can you ultimately split Ethernet cables? So 1 becomes 2? It makes sense to run a spare cable under the lounge floor to the hallway as the carpet is being replaced, but ultimately in future years I might want to run it from there to the kitchen or upstairs. So can I in future years split it?
loudlashadjuster said:
No, you can’t split it. But you can alway add a switch at one end to put in an additional run to somewhere else.
If you plan that now you can add power-over-ethernet (PoE) so you don’t need to worry about finding power for it at some point in the future
Doesn't it just need one twisted pair, so you definitely can create two connections from one cable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGvhW-qOqAkIf you plan that now you can add power-over-ethernet (PoE) so you don’t need to worry about finding power for it at some point in the future
Chrisgr31 said:
Thinking about this idea of running additional “spare” cables.
Can you ultimately split Ethernet cables? So 1 becomes 2? It makes sense to run a spare cable under the lounge floor to the hallway as the carpet is being replaced, but ultimately in future years I might want to run it from there to the kitchen or upstairs. So can I in future years split it?
You can't split it but you can extend it. If you run in say three cables then in the future you can extend one of them upstairs. I'd put in a double pattress & back box to give you more room.Can you ultimately split Ethernet cables? So 1 becomes 2? It makes sense to run a spare cable under the lounge floor to the hallway as the carpet is being replaced, but ultimately in future years I might want to run it from there to the kitchen or upstairs. So can I in future years split it?
With any luck my last question on this topic!
I am going to run 2 cables from the router to the TV and possibly a 3rd to somewhere that in future I can extend it from, however won’t wire it in at either end.
When wiring the sockets is it like a telephone socket that needs a special tool to push the wire down into the retainer? If so does the tool come with the socket or what’s it called?
I ask as no local shop sells the sockets, even Screwdix is next door delivery to store, so I need to order them. Don’t want to order them and then find a need a tool!
I am going to run 2 cables from the router to the TV and possibly a 3rd to somewhere that in future I can extend it from, however won’t wire it in at either end.
When wiring the sockets is it like a telephone socket that needs a special tool to push the wire down into the retainer? If so does the tool come with the socket or what’s it called?
I ask as no local shop sells the sockets, even Screwdix is next door delivery to store, so I need to order them. Don’t want to order them and then find a need a tool!
Chrisgr31 said:
With any luck my last question on this topic!
I am going to run 2 cables from the router to the TV and possibly a 3rd to somewhere that in future I can extend it from, however won’t wire it in at either end.
When wiring the sockets is it like a telephone socket that needs a special tool to push the wire down into the retainer? If so does the tool come with the socket or what’s it called?
I ask as no local shop sells the sockets, even Screwdix is next door delivery to store, so I need to order them. Don’t want to order them and then find a need a tool!
Yes you'll need an RJ45 push down tool. Loads on Amazon.I am going to run 2 cables from the router to the TV and possibly a 3rd to somewhere that in future I can extend it from, however won’t wire it in at either end.
When wiring the sockets is it like a telephone socket that needs a special tool to push the wire down into the retainer? If so does the tool come with the socket or what’s it called?
I ask as no local shop sells the sockets, even Screwdix is next door delivery to store, so I need to order them. Don’t want to order them and then find a need a tool!
Chrisgr31 said:
With any luck my last question on this topic!
I am going to run 2 cables from the router to the TV and possibly a 3rd to somewhere that in future I can extend it from, however won’t wire it in at either end.
When wiring the sockets is it like a telephone socket that needs a special tool to push the wire down into the retainer? If so does the tool come with the socket or what’s it called?
I ask as no local shop sells the sockets, even Screwdix is next door delivery to store, so I need to order them. Don’t want to order them and then find a need a tool!
This is the tool you need:I am going to run 2 cables from the router to the TV and possibly a 3rd to somewhere that in future I can extend it from, however won’t wire it in at either end.
When wiring the sockets is it like a telephone socket that needs a special tool to push the wire down into the retainer? If so does the tool come with the socket or what’s it called?
I ask as no local shop sells the sockets, even Screwdix is next door delivery to store, so I need to order them. Don’t want to order them and then find a need a tool!
https://www.screwfix.com/p/philex-punch-down-tool/...
If you are making your own connections then consider a tester as well:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/philex-network-cable-te...
There are probably cheaper ones on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=network+tester+rj45&a...
You'll see on that Amazon link that there are some tool kits with both items for not much money. They aren't high quality but might be ok for a few connections.
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