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xBlue_Dod
Member
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09-29-2016, 07:40 AM
#1
I've got a connection right by my PC in the room—it's an Ethernet cable. I also have one close to my router. I've tried connecting both the PC and router with Ethernet cables, but it doesn't work. Are you sure everything is plugged in correctly?
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xBlue_Dod
09-29-2016, 07:40 AM #1

I've got a connection right by my PC in the room—it's an Ethernet cable. I also have one close to my router. I've tried connecting both the PC and router with Ethernet cables, but it doesn't work. Are you sure everything is plugged in correctly?

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xXSuperNovaXx
Posting Freak
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09-29-2016, 10:47 AM
#2
Your jacks should end at a point, probably in a small box on the wall with a punch-down panel. You’ll need to link them so the router port connects to your room port or set everything up with a switch.
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xXSuperNovaXx
09-29-2016, 10:47 AM #2

Your jacks should end at a point, probably in a small box on the wall with a punch-down panel. You’ll need to link them so the router port connects to your room port or set everything up with a switch.

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HBROS1245
Member
179
09-30-2016, 01:36 AM
#3
Uncertain without details about the cable's path or connection. You'd need to map the cables or run a test to determine which ports link up.
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HBROS1245
09-30-2016, 01:36 AM #3

Uncertain without details about the cable's path or connection. You'd need to map the cables or run a test to determine which ports link up.

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Kuzoto
Junior Member
46
10-05-2016, 08:41 AM
#4
In an apartment or newer homes, those Ethernet drops are sent to a patch panel in your communications area. It would resemble this setup. You'd connect the router cable to the patch panel's Ethernet ports to activate the various drops throughout your home.
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Kuzoto
10-05-2016, 08:41 AM #4

In an apartment or newer homes, those Ethernet drops are sent to a patch panel in your communications area. It would resemble this setup. You'd connect the router cable to the patch panel's Ethernet ports to activate the various drops throughout your home.

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iHashASF
Member
229
10-07-2016, 01:08 PM
#5
It seems like a phone line is more likely than Ethernet. If it's Ethernet, you'd need to understand what's on the other side of the cable.
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iHashASF
10-07-2016, 01:08 PM #5

It seems like a phone line is more likely than Ethernet. If it's Ethernet, you'd need to understand what's on the other side of the cable.

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10-09-2016, 05:33 AM
#6
I need to look into similar options, perhaps using other main lines. Depending on that, it might not be feasible since my apartment is on the second floor and the kitchen/lounge is also upstairs, where the router is located. If a box connector is downstairs, it could be inconvenient to run an Ethernet cable up and then connect from the kitchen to my room. Thanks for your quick responses!
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Frowning_Clown
10-09-2016, 05:33 AM #6

I need to look into similar options, perhaps using other main lines. Depending on that, it might not be feasible since my apartment is on the second floor and the kitchen/lounge is also upstairs, where the router is located. If a box connector is downstairs, it could be inconvenient to run an Ethernet cable up and then connect from the kitchen to my room. Thanks for your quick responses!

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echigo3210
Member
180
10-09-2016, 02:02 PM
#7
there are items in my room with blue stickers on top and in other areas, plus a closet with an outlet that has three ports, which seems unusual to be phone lines.
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echigo3210
10-09-2016, 02:02 PM #7

there are items in my room with blue stickers on top and in other areas, plus a closet with an outlet that has three ports, which seems unusual to be phone lines.

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Narkah
Junior Member
4
10-16-2016, 03:08 PM
#8
For connecting just those two jacks, you only require a short Ethernet cable, around 1-2 feet, and they should function properly.
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Narkah
10-16-2016, 03:08 PM #8

For connecting just those two jacks, you only require a short Ethernet cable, around 1-2 feet, and they should function properly.

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Okeinshield
Senior Member
595
10-16-2016, 03:46 PM
#9
Consider Ethernet as the solution. Locate the shared area for devices, then either connect cables between the desired pairs or set up a switch to manage them all.
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Okeinshield
10-16-2016, 03:46 PM #9

Consider Ethernet as the solution. Locate the shared area for devices, then either connect cables between the desired pairs or set up a switch to manage them all.

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Elina_Aada20
Member
141
10-17-2016, 09:09 PM
#10
I was really trying to find an alternative solution so I wouldn't need to run a cable like that. That's why I checked the wall socket outlets, but honestly it looks like I might still have to use them if I want a wired connection. I also had a network card, but it seems to be acting up lately, which is why I was exploring this option.
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Elina_Aada20
10-17-2016, 09:09 PM #10

I was really trying to find an alternative solution so I wouldn't need to run a cable like that. That's why I checked the wall socket outlets, but honestly it looks like I might still have to use them if I want a wired connection. I also had a network card, but it seems to be acting up lately, which is why I was exploring this option.

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