Routing a cable from one room to another

Aruffell

Aruffell

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So networking really is my weak point.

I've got a direct fibre connection 300mbps coming through my floor and into an ONT/modem. From there I want to run an ethernet cable through the wall (plasterboard) and outside, up the wall and then into another room and into the back of a single gang module rj45 port so that I can plug my router into there and into all of my devices.

Does the following look right?

Cat6 module - https://www.comms-express.com/products/ce-rj45-cat6-utp-shuttered-module/
Faceplate - https://www.comms-express.com/products/ce-single-gang-flat-faceplate-with-1-x-euromod-25x50-slot/
Back box - https://www.comms-express.com/products/ce-single-gang-surface-mount-back-box/

If so, happy days.

Next question is, I've been advised by a few to get cat7 cable to futureproof myself and then can change the module at a later date when needed as the cable will then already be run. Obviously cat7 cable is expensive so can I just buy something like this - http://www.banggood.com/110M-Durabl...AN-Network-Cord-p-1026906.html?rmmds=category or this - http://www.cables2u.co.uk/cat7-pimf-ethernet-cable-blue-smoke-zero-halogen-p-1323.html and just chop off one end and use a push pin tool to put it into the back of the module?

Don't think any of the links are breaking OCUK rules :)

Thanks in advance,

Andy
 
The parts look okay.

You definitely don't need Cat7. You don't really need anything better than Cat5e. If you're going outside buy external grade cable.

Premade network cables should be made from stranded cable which isn't intended to be punched down to faceplates. Solid core cable is the way to go.
 
Who the hell has advised you to run cat7?!?....

It's mainly used between data centres / servers / switches and not for end users SOHO environments unless you're looking at 100GB speeds in which you'd be looking at fibre.

Good external grade Cat6 would be fine for now and the foreseeable future.
 
Thanks guys.

Cat 6 or 6a? Only need 10 metres so don't want to buy a whole drum if not needed.

Best place for it? I don't think OcUK sell cat cable.

Thanks

Andy
 
I'd still recommend Cat5e as it's thinner and easier to work with. At the distance you're talking about it should even handle 10GbE.

If not Cat5e use Cat6 rather than Cat6a.

An external cable is going to be relatively easy to change if it ever proves necessary so you don't need to future proof too much.
 
It's expensive on a per metre basis, but not stupidly so. If you only want a few metres you're going to pay a premium.

Make sure what you buy is solid copper rather that CCA (copper clad aluminium). If it doesn't state that it's solid copper check with the supplier.
 
Telling someone to get cat7 for home is like getting a space ship for going to pick up your weekly shop.

Cat5e or cat6 are both fine. Might as well get cat6. Use external grade cable.

I always use netstoredirect. They sell ccs/connectix modules, these are the best I've used. Installed hundreds of them, never had a failure.
 
I'd run 2 cables at the same time, as doesn't cost much more and makes life easier if you later add a 2nd device.
 
Armageus;30484018 said:
I'd run 2 cables at the same time, as doesn't cost much more and makes life easier if you later add a 2nd device.
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Pulling multiple cables is usually a good idea, but in this case I can't see that there'd be any point.

It's a for a dedicated task (modem to router) and it's going external. A single cable should be a bit neater and adding another at a later date would be simple enough.
 
If you're running the cable on the outside of your house you'll need external grade cable with UV protection.

Can't you just ask your ISP to move your modem to the room where you want it?
 
mmj_uk;30484259 said:
If you're running the cable on the outside of your house you'll need external grade cable with UV protection.

Can't you just ask your ISP to move your modem to the room where you want it?
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This would be better. Pay your provider to move the incoming cable and modem to where you want it.
 
External grade cable won't cost you the earth - although you'll always pay a premium for "lengths" over a complete reel.
I purchased 10m for about £6 which I was happy with.
Don't know what brand of cable it is, however the outter shielding is labelled:

CAT 5E UTP 4PR 24AWG TIA/EIA 568

I'm told it was externally graded, solid copper conductors (whatever difference that makes)

I was just going to do the single run, but it was as easy to run two and as I was using backboxes and faceplates there was already the capacity to terminate both of them neatly.
Each cable was 5.8mm diameter, so just drilled 12mm holes at both end and off we went.
 
Yeah it's external grade that I linked to up there ^

Also it's a fibre connection in a new build so it's not as easy to "move" the incoming cable and modem. It's an ONT which then splits off into junction boxes for the television telephone etc...

Thanks for your help guys.

Andy
 
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