Using ONT Fibre Conduit For Return Ethernet

wombooga · 29 Oct 2022 at 19:23

Hi guys, I've found the garage has an ethernet connection (shielded etc) but that's not going to any connection in the house. It is, fortunately, laying on the ground next to where the BT fibre goes through the brick wall and into the understairs cupboard to connect to the ONT.

My question is, if the hole is big enough, can I run the ethernet cable through the same hole without borking the fibre connection? I'm confident enough to throw an end on it once inside. Alternative is drilling another hole in the outside wall (which I'd rather not do).

Caged · 29 Oct 2022 at 19:29

You'll be fine, as long as the hole is big enough. Don't force it.

wombooga · 29 Oct 2022 at 20:51

So push in gently?

ChrisD. · 29 Oct 2022 at 20:56

wombooga said:
So push in gently?

That’s what she said.

Ev0 · 29 Oct 2022 at 20:57

Thumb it in maybe?

Possibly use a bit of lube, don’t go in dry.

I’ll get me coat.

wombooga · 29 Oct 2022 at 21:00

I hope I find the right hole, I’m currently fumbling around in the dark.

ChrisD. · 29 Oct 2022 at 21:03

Ev0 said:
Thumb it in maybe?

Only thumb in if it’s a softie. It’s useful to guide. So I’ve heard.