[Shop-talk] running ethernet wires

Mark Andy mark at sccaprepared.com
Tue Apr 7 10:18:50 MDT 2009


Howdy,

I need a higher speed network connection from my office (where my 'server' 
pc lives) to the living room (where my PS3 lives) to stream video, etc.

Is there anything magical or to watch out for in terms of running 
ethernet wires, or is it a trip to Lowes/HD to buy some ethernet cable, 
some connectors / baseboard plates, and a cheapo crimper?

Even if I get energetic and run wires to other rooms, I'm probably going 
to be running < 10 wires.

I know I need switches etc. to connect to the network. I'm fine with that 
stuff.  Its the "how do I connect an RJ-whatever connector to the ethernet 
cable and what spec ethernet cable do I want" part I could use some advice 
on, if its not going to be obvious at Lowes/HD.

Thanks!

Mark


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