Optimal solution for connecting Ethernet in your space
Optimal solution for connecting Ethernet in your space
I recently relocated and my mom isn’t keen on a cable coming out the windows. MoCa isn’t functioning and powerline is unreliable. Should I hire an electrician to install the cable or just drill holes in the roof and walls? Any other suggestions would be great.
You might want to review your HVAC setup at home. In my small townhouse, the air return is essentially the gap between wall studs from the second floor down to the basement ducts. There are a few sharp 90-degree bends, but each floor has a clear path through a wall register or grate. I used some fishing wire tools to lay a short 5-cable bundle from the basement up to the second floor and through the top plate into the attic. This connected the network for three bedrooms, a ceiling-mounted AP, and a POE pass-through switch for several exterior cameras. It wasn’t overly tough, but some patience and a bit of creative problem-solving were needed—especially when things didn’t go perfectly. Although a professional would have been easier, it did help keep the project manageable for someone with limited experience. I also hear some folks used pre-installed basement-to-attic conduits or cut-ins from an unused central vacuum system, but those options seem unlikely here. Good luck!