Linking Traditional Phone Cables to Internet for Housewide Ethernet Connectivity (CAT 5e)
Linking Traditional Phone Cables to Internet for Housewide Ethernet Connectivity (CAT 5e)
It would just require the supplies, around 500 feet of cable, a few ports, and a drill bit.
If your setup uses Cat5e cabling and it's already installed throughout the house, you should focus on swapping out the RJ11 connectors at the ends with RJ45 connectors and replacing the junction box where all cables converge with a router switch. Running the cable again, particularly if it’s already Cat5e, isn’t necessary. You might want to ask someone nearby for assistance—this could be a good opportunity to learn hands-on. Trying to handle wiring, crimping, and RJ45 connections yourself can be challenging without guidance, especially if you're unfamiliar with network configurations.
This was what I expected to do, though I wasn't sure if the RJ11 ends are connected in series or if that matters. I'm willing to handle it myself since I have plenty of free time now—though I'm not entirely confident enough to start yet (which is why I'm here, haha). My biggest concern is not knowing what I have (I know it's CAT 5e) and figuring out the best way to link it to the internet. If it really is in series as others suggested, I might face issues, but I'll verify before you judge. Thanks for all the support!
If the wires are Cat5e, I’ll check where they connect (where they’re joined). You can either figure out which wires go where and attach them directly, or use a switch at that spot. Alternatively, you could bundle two cables together into one long Ethernet cable from start to finish. If you don’t care about phone service, just place a switch at the convergence point and add RJ45 ports on all cables.