Networking issue with Ethernet connections
Networking issue with Ethernet connections
I need to set up Ethernet from the second floor to the third floor. Since the building is made of masonry, drilling won’t work. The rooms where the connection is required are close to each other along the Y-axis. The area needing the connection has a wall socket already installed—likely for a TV in the early 2000s. I’m unsure if two modems can share one network, but I might be mistaken. I probably shouldn’t just buy another modem and install it upstairs. What options do I have? I really need some tech advice!
You can eliminate the faceplates by removing the video or Ethernet connectors and replacing them with fresh cables. Alternatively, secure your new Ethernet cable to the existing coaxial or Ethernet connection using zip ties or strong tape, then extract the old cable. This method allows you to slide the new cable through the walls. You may install fresh faceplates in their place. Options include connectors needing a punch-down tool or those with standard Ethernet jacks—use a crimping tool for the latter, and then attach the cable end to the faceplate connector. Keystone plugs suitable for punch-down tools are available here: https://www.amazon.com/5-Pack-Cat6-Keyst...B07JZFWB1X. For inline couplers, consider: https://www.amazon.com/Iwillink-2-Pack-E...B09NVQJGXK or https://www.amazon.com/Port-Ethernet-Wal...072J2RS43/.
That's the issue, it's a physical building. You can't push anything through the walls because the wires are fully encased in material, leaving no space at all.
1. Drilling – My home is made of masonry, so drilling is challenging but achievable
2. MOCA – With a COAX cable, you can spread the network efficiently and quickly
3. Powerline Ethernet – If your wiring is solid, you might achieve solid connectivity using existing electrical lines
The structure is entirely made of masonry? Interior surfaces and floors/ceilings? I’d need to bore through the third-floor floor down to the second-floor ceiling, aiming as near as feasible to the existing wall support, right above the current wall anchor point. Install a fresh Ethernet connection and apply wire moulding to conceal it. If necessary, seal the gaps with caulk; otherwise, if the gap is close enough to the wall, you should be able to patch it with the moulding. Another choice would be to work on the exterior of the building if they share an outside wall, though that might be trickier given the second and third floors. When drilling into masonry, you’ll require a hammer drill and appropriate masonry bits. Ear protection makes sense, and having someone operate a shop vacuum to clear dust is advisable. This method isn’t my preferred drilling style. If the material is cinderblock or brick, it’s manageable. However, concrete can be quite challenging. Regarding the setup—two modems with one network (assuming you mean two routers)—you’re likely dealing with redundancy or load balancing, which usually needs a multi-WAN router. You’d need two ISP connection lines into the house for this to function properly. While multiple routers on a single line is feasible, it requires adjusting settings carefully.