Available Ethernet cable choices include various types such as Cat5, Cat6, Cat6a, and fiber optic options.
Available Ethernet cable choices include various types such as Cat5, Cat6, Cat6a, and fiber optic options.
You have several alternatives besides drilling holes and running Ethernet cables. You could use a device that converts the existing port into Ethernet, such as a network extender or a Wi-Fi repeater. There are also options like a modem/router that can handle multiple connections without needing to be on the same circuit. AC adapters for Ethernet exist but typically require power from the same source as your main device. If it's across the house, it’s likely not on the same circuit, so you’d need a different setup.
You’d need to analyze the network connections and paths between them. If they’re just endpoints, checking the links and routes will reveal whether they’re linked. It’s not a fixed fact—it depends on the configuration.
The apartment had everyone gathered at the same location on the back porch, but you could only link a few at once or else the connection would lose strength. That’s exactly what they design amplifiers to do (though you probably won’t need one, I just enjoy experimenting with cool niche gadgets).