Setting up a wired connection through an exterior wall requires careful planning and execution.
Setting up a wired connection through an exterior wall requires careful planning and execution.
I’m helping you set up a cat 6 cable from your exterior wall to the router room. You have a 250 ft spool to work with. Start by locating studs in the exterior wall of both rooms—this will guide where to run the wire. Once you find suitable studs, drill small holes through them and secure the cable inside. When you’re ready, pull the wire from the spool, pushing or pulling carefully to avoid damaging the surrounding structure. Avoid drilling into your ceiling to keep it intact.
Fish tape is used to pull the line. Place RJ45 jacks after you lay out the cables. Limit running lines to 100 meters without a booster; a 250-foot spool should handle it. I begin at the source—usually my router, cables go into the subfloor, then I pull them up through the floor and back in the desired room with a RJ45 port. I mount a receptacle on the stud for easy access. If needed, cut drywall carefully to reach the ceiling, install the port, run to the next level using a hole saw or drill, and finish with tape, putty, and paint.
I recently installed cable inside a home. I relied heavily on various tools to complete the task. Always keep the proper equipment ready. Initially, I entered the space where I needed to run the cable—specifically the attic. Then I made a cut in the drywall, taking care to remove insulation. I located the wall’s position and drilled a hole through the top plate using a spade bit. I attached a steel fish tape and threaded one end of my cable through it until my partner could retrieve it from below. I guided the cable across the attic to the next spot, then returned down to cut another opening in the drywall. Inside the attic, I drilled yet another hole in the top plate, encountering a fireblock (a cross board across studs). I had to drill through it with a 54-inch bit. I secured a fiberglass rod to the end, fed the cable through, and pulled it down until my partner caught it. Once secured, I sealed the ends and finished with wallplating. I tested the cable with a tester. Overall, it wasn’t as straightforward as it appeared—expect effort on some sections, sweat, and occasional pauses to stop and catch your breath. Good luck! (P.S.—I filmed many videos to see how others handled similar challenges.)