Connecting Ethernet via flat cable from a router in another room to ethernet cables
Connecting Ethernet via flat cable from a router in another room to ethernet cables
. I'm generally reasonably tech competent but network set up is an area where my knowledge is extremely limited so I would be very grateful if anyone can point me in the right direction. In short I would like to hard wire devices in separate rooms in my flat. What I can't figure out is how to effectively do this. Current Setup My wireless router is currently set up in my living room. Across the hall from my living room I have a cupboard, where all of the ethernet cables feeding each room in the flat are run down from the loft space. These ethernet cables are connected to RJ45 face plates in each room, however are not otherwise plugged in to anything. Within this cupboard there is a phone line wall connector (not sure what the technical name for the connection is, it is not an RJ45). However there is no power outlet, I suspect this is one of the reasons why originally the router wasn't set up in this location. Problem I would like to deliver internet via the ethernet cables wired up to all the rooms, however I am not sure how to connect them to my router without running cables across the floor from the router, across the hallway, to the cupboard in my flat. I feel as though there should be a way to do this given the cabling is already installed in the walls. My feeble attempt at guessing a solution I was wondering whether I can use a network switch that doesn't require power (if such a thing even exists?), but then I also couldn't figure out how to actually deliver the internet connection to the switch. Is it possible to have an adapter so that I can plug the internet in to my router, but then send back from the WAN port on my router through the same cabling to the cupboard, then have a switch in there that doesn't require power? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Ben
Hi All, Hoping you might be able to provide some advice to me please . I'm generally reasonably tech competent but network set up is an area where my knowledge is extremely limited so I would be very grateful if anyone can point me in the right direction. In short I would like to hard wire devices in separate rooms in my flat. What I can't figure out is how to effectively do this. Current Setup My wireless router is currently set up in my living room. Across the hall from my living room I have a cupboard, where all of the ethernet cables feeding each room in the flat are run down from the loft space. These ethernet cables are connected to RJ45 face plates in each room, however are not otherwise plugged in to anything. Within this cupboard there is a phone line wall connector (not sure what the technical name for the connection is, it is not an RJ45). However there is no power outlet, I suspect this is one of the reasons why originally the router wasn't set up in this location. Problem I would like to deliver internet via the ethernet cables wired up to all the rooms, however I am not sure how to connect them to my router without running cables across the floor from the router, across the hallway, to the cupboard in my flat. I feel as though there should be a way to do this given the cabling is already installed in the walls. My feeble attempt at guessing a solution I was wondering whether I can use a network switch that doesn't require power (if such a thing even exists?), but then I also couldn't figure out how to actually deliver the internet connection to the switch. Is it possible to have an adapter so that I can plug the internet in to my router, but then send back from the WAN port on my router through the same cabling to the cupboard, then have a switch in there that doesn't require power? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Ben
Morning, Here is an easy option for you...depending on how electricity is run through your apartment: Powerline adapters. The plug into the power outlets and deliver internet to each system. https://www.amazon.com/Powerline-Compute...de=1194444 https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-...e-adaptors Now, you say ethernet jacks are in each room already (if I"m reading your post correctly) in which case, you run a cat 5/6 cable from there to each PC, the trick with that is somewhere these have to terminate at a router, and you'd have to find the box where all the wires come out of the walls, that would be where you put your router (and/or switch if you have more cables than you have ports for on the back of the router)
gabrys0809
05-03-2016, 06:56 PM #4Thanks for the prompt reply. Yes, you're right about the Ethernet jacks. I've been checking them but hadn't seen them before today—great find!
chrisjo785
05-04-2016, 09:44 PM #5Yes, moving the router and modem to a central location where all cables connect is a common approach.
Waverabbit
05-09-2016, 04:39 PM #6You'd need to connect the router/modem (and possibly a switch) to all those cables so the Ethernet ports work.
Thank you for your feedback. It makes me rethink the need for all cables without a power source. I was thinking a PoE switch that uses Ethernet could help, but even then connecting it to the modem or router seems tricky. I’m not sure enough about the setup to judge its suitability. Your initial idea might be simpler, though it’s good to explore further if you have any experience with it. Appreciate your help and questions!
Gravewalker21
05-11-2016, 08:27 PM #8Is there any electricity in the area where all the wires converge? That seems strange. I think the cables were installed without much consideration, and power wasn't meant to be there originally. Maybe the landlord should be asked?
I own the flat, which means no one to consult. The building isn’t old—likely under ten years—so the layout is a bit confusing. I’m thinking about a few ideas: routing the router through the second RJ45 in the living room to prevent tripping hazards, using a PoE injector since the router might not support PoE, or installing a PoE-powered switch in the cupboard connected to the second RJ45 via Ethernet. It feels like I might be tackling the wrong issue, especially since the flat already has all the wiring ready for each room. It’s strange considering everything is set up this way.