Running Ethernet: Difference between revisions
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* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004D5PFGW/ Keystones] [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B074HHDJWT/ Wall Plates] [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07DYFR8LM/ Mounting Brackets] | * [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004D5PFGW/ Keystones] [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B074HHDJWT/ Wall Plates] [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07DYFR8LM/ Mounting Brackets] | ||
* A drill for outdoor runs and relevant bits. You will need a long drill bit (12 in) to drill through walls. Normal bits are sufficient for drilling through studs. | * A drill for outdoor runs and relevant bits. You will need a long drill bit (12 in) to drill through walls. Normal bits are sufficient for drilling through studs. | ||
* [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E9ZKDY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Cable | * [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E9ZKDY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Cable clips] for ourdoor runs. | ||
** For people like me without a nail gun. | ** For people like me without a nail gun. | ||
* [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-lb-Plug-Duct-Seal-Compound-DS-110/100212441 Duct Seal] for filling holes. | * [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-lb-Plug-Duct-Seal-Compound-DS-110/100212441 Duct Seal] for filling holes. | ||
Revision as of 01:09, 2 August 2020
Running Ethernet throughout your house.
Tools and Materials
As a bare minimum you'll need the following
- Cat6 Ethernet Cable. I prefer 1000 ft of outdoor rated pure copper cable. Avoid CCA cables and shielded cables.
- You may need Cat6e or Cat7 if you have very long runs or you want 10 gigabit in the future.
- I've had luck with premiertek_official on eBay.
- RJ45 Plugs. 100 pack
- Basic Cable Tester
- RJ45 Crimping Tool
- Wire Stripper
For a more professional install, get the following:
- Cat7 Ethernet Cable for 10 gigabit or very long gigabit runs.
- Keystones Wall Plates Mounting Brackets
- A drill for outdoor runs and relevant bits. You will need a long drill bit (12 in) to drill through walls. Normal bits are sufficient for drilling through studs.
- Cable clips for ourdoor runs.
- For people like me without a nail gun.
- Duct Seal for filling holes.
- Notes
- There are some cheap kits on amazon which include multiple items (e.g. crimper, wire stripper, tester, plugs). I cannot comment on the quality of them.