[SOLVED] Hardwire LAN into a house.

[ColoradoWolf]

Hi guys, so living in the UK my house comes with telephone cables hardwired in. However I would like to have an 8 port switch in the attic space in my room. Unfortunatly our main router and thernet input is downstairs almost directly under my room. I dont want to gut the house or take allot of cabling out and back in. Could anybody maybe suggest anything.
I did think that maybe telephone line could be used as ethernet with an adapter... However if im connecting it to a network switch then it may not be ideal.

Thanks, hope you can help.
Dan

 

[kanewolf]

Ethernet cable can be used for telephone. Not the other way around. I would recommend you contact a low voltage cable installation specialist in your area. Get an estimate for a professional installation between floors. Professional installers have specialized tools that allow them to get cables pulled with little cosmetic damage.

 

[Ralston18]

Using the existing telephone wires is not viable. That has been done in the past but doing so again with current specs and requirements would result in reduced or even sub-standard performance.

If proper Ethernet cables and connections cannot be installed then you will be wasting time and money.

And remember that it is likely that just relocating the router may improve wireless to acceptable performance levels. Powerline adapters may be an option.

You should not need to gut the house or pull out old cabling.

And what is driving the need for the switch being in the attic? Attic is likely to be hot, cold, etc., and otherwise not good for electronics. Put the switch next to or near the router.

If you own the house you may be able to drill a few strategic holes and run cables through the walls. Will concede that that can be and often is problematic especially with older homes and layouts.

What incoming service do you have from your ISP: coax, DSL, fiber? Make and model modem, router, or modem/router combo?

Do some additional reading and reconsider your plans and options.

For example: the router and switch might be easily moveable/relocatable to another floor between basement and attic.

There are many "how to" articles to be found on the internet. Some good, some not so good.

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/want-to-have-ethernet-wiring-in-new-home.3329515/

https://emfacademy.com/installing-hard-wired-internet/

Lots of information here:

https://www.snbforums.com/forums/

Just read and look for ideas. Then plan according to your circumstances and requirements. Post the plan accordingly. You are likely to receive many suggestions and ideas.