Looking for ideas on setting up a wired internet connection?
Looking for ideas on setting up a wired internet connection?
Hey everyone, just starting out with this project. My family’s old house is large and doesn’t have consistent Wi-Fi coverage. We’re using a mesh network of Orbis devices, but I think we should install proper wiring since there aren’t any Ethernet cables outside the living room with the modem. I’m pretty new to this and hope my assumptions are correct. Anyone know who to contact in Orange County, CA? Also, COX can’t help much—they charge a lot for data but only give about 5 MB per month.
Based on age, you might opt for MoCa or powerline adapters. The first relies on your current cable TV or internet setup to create a network, whereas the second uses your electrical wiring. They don’t come close to true cat 6e+ Ethernet installation, but they’re definitely more affordable and avoid needing new wall outlets in each room you wish to connect. If your home dates back to the 1980s or earlier, powerline adapters should work well.
100Mbps feels much more appealing than 5Mbps. If they haven’t installed coax cabling in their home—since some only have one wired room—it might be helpful, though what @Jameszy said is important for confirming functionality. But if the person has full authority to run Ethernet in their house, I fully back that choice. https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=homenet...unty%2C+CA