Setting up Ethernet ports in my home apartment
Setting up Ethernet ports in my home apartment
Hello! I’m facing a significant internet problem. After living in my apartment for several years, the connection has been stable before. I bought a PCIE Wi-Fi card to get online, since my Ethernet ports in the wall stopped working. The card worked well for gaming until now, when I started experiencing severe ping issues. I’ve asked my flat manager if anyone could help install the Ethernet ports, but they didn’t respond. My ISP also refused to assist. Today I checked my internet box, where all cables enter the apartment. The left side connects to the cable, which splits into five phone ports. Each port is linked to a wall Ethernet jack. I’m unsure how to set this up, so if any experienced network professionals are available here, it would be a big help. I’ve attached a picture of the box below. The small loop of phone cable near two ports looks like the router port. My apartment is two stories high, with the router on the lower floor and my computer upstairs. There’s just a wall and floor separating me from the router. My ISP and flat manager aren’t helping, so I’m stuck. I know there’s a Powerline option, but it doesn’t seem feasible right now. Thanks in advance for any advice!
I’d use a cable tester or check the keystone jacks visually. They might only have two wires for phone use. It’s a simple mistake, but quite frequent. If this is true, you’ll likely need to replace the wire or at least rewire the ends.
I'm not sure where this comes from. The manager hasn't replied to my emails or texts, so I'm uncertain about answering. It's in the living room. Connected via the Ethernet port there. Uses xDSL. We work directly with the ISP, which provided the router and doesn't want me to use my own. I'll borrow one from a friend and test it. If the setup works, I'll buy a switch as you suggested later. Appreciate your help!
I believe there might be a misunderstanding. It doesn't connect directly to my router. Instead, it connects through the first phone line switch shown in the picture. The person responsible for setting up our network then used a phone line cable, attaching one end to the source and the other to the phone port, which then connects to the Ethernet jack in the living room. I'm sure that makes sense. Modem / Router – Innbox V60.
1. Connect the internet cable to the modem or router. 2. Route it into the router's WAN port. 3. Connect the router to any LAN port on the switch. 4. Feed the switch's network ports into the box, which lights up each connected room. If the router isn't in the same room as the box, you may need to use a wall jack to connect the switch back to the router, or move the router and lay new cable if necessary.
Is it possible to relocate the router inside the box and link any free LAN ports on the router to the available network ports in the box, bypassing the need for a switch? I only require two of the jacks in my apartment to function.
You have a few options to consider. 1. You can connect the WAN cable into the network box and place your router there, using its internal LAN ports instead of a switch. 2. If relocating the router isn't possible, connect it back to the box—pass through its jack to the new jack. For two jacks beyond the router, you'll need a port multiplexer like a switch or another router. Does this clarify your idea?
You're suggesting a setup where the router is placed inside the internet box, and connections are made directly from the source to the WAN port on the router. This would avoid using a switch altogether. Would that approach work better for your needs?