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Hi folks,
As part of some major building work, I've asked my builder to install a very basic single-cable CAT5E run from my hallway (where my BT Hub 5 sits) under the floorboards and into my living room behind my TV, where all my media boxes sit.
My aim is to have 2 outlets - one next to the router and one behind the TV, so I can simply connect the router to the 1st outlet then a simple 8-port network switch to the other outlet in the living room, then connect all my various devices to the switch, which will all then grab internet via the router.
What's my shopping list for this? I imagine all we need is:
1 x short 10m run of CAT5E cable (can't find less than 50m reels)
2 x CAT5E single-port outlets
2 x CAT5E RJ45 network cables (already got these)
Do we need jacks/terminals or anything else? Is the cable simply stripped at either end and installed into the outlet box or do they need to be fed into proper RJ45 plugs/jacks?
Any advice would be very welcome! I want to make sure the electrician who will be doing this is fully clued up on the process. (And myself of course!).
Cheers,
As part of some major building work, I've asked my builder to install a very basic single-cable CAT5E run from my hallway (where my BT Hub 5 sits) under the floorboards and into my living room behind my TV, where all my media boxes sit.
My aim is to have 2 outlets - one next to the router and one behind the TV, so I can simply connect the router to the 1st outlet then a simple 8-port network switch to the other outlet in the living room, then connect all my various devices to the switch, which will all then grab internet via the router.
What's my shopping list for this? I imagine all we need is:
1 x short 10m run of CAT5E cable (can't find less than 50m reels)
2 x CAT5E single-port outlets
2 x CAT5E RJ45 network cables (already got these)
Do we need jacks/terminals or anything else? Is the cable simply stripped at either end and installed into the outlet box or do they need to be fed into proper RJ45 plugs/jacks?
Any advice would be very welcome! I want to make sure the electrician who will be doing this is fully clued up on the process. (And myself of course!).
Cheers,