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Ethernet Extension Installation

wgoodspeed — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:54:01 GMT

Hey folks,

I've had my broadband installed for some time now and the router sits in my office however my partner works at the other side of our house and is struggling to maintain a strong connection even with wifi boosters.

I'd like to run an ethernet cable from the router to a socket in the room she works. It might require running it outside the house for the most optimal path.

Is it possible to book an engineer to do this installation for me?

Re: Ethernet Extension Installation

jab1 — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:10:37 GMT

@wgoodspeed If you want this option, you would have to find your own engineer, OpenReach don't do this.

Re: Ethernet Extension Installation

MisterW — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:02:35 GMT

@wgoodspeed if you have basic DIY skills then you can get kits with all the bits and pieces.

For example https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143980694414

If you decide to diy then I'd suggest getting a network tester as well https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365071631119

Re: Ethernet Extension Installation

bmc — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:05:11 GMT

@wgoodspeed

Look for a local electrican or computer network company to do the work. If external, make sure they use good quality cable.

Brian

Re: Ethernet Extension Installation

wgoodspeed — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:14:26 GMT

The route inside the house isnt doable as it crosses multiple rooms and stairs and doorways so would have to be done externally which involves wiring while up a ladder which I don't fancy doing myself 😅

Re: Ethernet Extension Installation

Champnet — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:16:44 GMT

Adding to @wgoodspeed 's reccomendation our external cabling was done by a local Aerial installer so it's worth asking and looking around.

Re: Ethernet Extension Installation

MisterW — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:25:54 GMT

@wgoodspeed if the two locations in the house are on the same electrical circuit then it MIGHT be worth trying Homeplugs

e.g https://www.amazon.co.uk/graphics-intensive-applications-Configuration-MP500-KIT/dp/B09BJT4LLM

Although they claim 1000Mb, they won't achieve that it practice!. If on the same circuit, they will max out at around 150Mb. If on different circuits then don't expect more than 50Mb.

Re: Ethernet Extension Installation

wgoodspeed — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:15:44 GMT

Unfortunately I've tried this and many other forms of extenders but nothing has proved reliable.