help with cable install

beachBOYken · 30 Jan 2017 at 16:32

Hi

Need some advise on best way to run network cabling to a new area in my house.

I would like to move my desktop computer to another room as well as my router.

I have VM broadband and have the superhub is in modem mode in the front room along with my router.

is it best to install wall patch boxes or is there a better way?

Im really unsure how I go about moving my router and how I install the cables I need to reach the superhub.

In short I need to run more cables to a new room, should I use wall socket network panels or run the cat cables direct?

beachBOYken · 30 Jan 2017 at 17:14

Thanks both.

I was thinking maybe get a 3/4 panel network box and run that from the front to where I need to place my pc and router.

Most devices in my house use wifi but I would like to position my router to give a better signal throughout.

Is it ok to have the hub which is in modem mode connected to a network wall socket and then the same for my router the other end, wasn't sure if this needed a direct cable connection, I think thats option 3.

beachBOYken · 30 Jan 2017 at 17:44

Sorry yes option 3 is what I may do.

I meant a wall socket with 3 or 4 connections, not sure I will do that though.

Can you get double wall sockets?

beachBOYken · 30 Jan 2017 at 17:47

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beachBOYken · 30 Jan 2017 at 17:50

bremen1874 said:
You can buy double sockets. You'll need to run one cable per socket.

if i need more connections at the end I don't have the router and dont want to run more cabling is there some kind of ethernet port extender box I can get?

beachBOYken · 30 Jan 2017 at 18:35

bremen1874 said:
Could you knock up a quick diagram showing what you're trying to achieve? Preferably before and after versions.

You just need to show Virgin hub, router and the wired devices.

Not got time tonight now, I will try and draw a diagram next weekend after work.

I really just want my router central in the house instead of stuck at front by the TV where VM have installed everything.

I don't want to add any access points either.

cheers

beachBOYken · 31 Jan 2017 at 09:41

May leave moving the router for now but I may install some cabling for a later date just in case.

I'm guessing cat 6 module wall plate sockets are the way to go now, instead of cat5.

Also are there any regulations to follow when laying cat 6 cable under floorboards?