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YW.
One clarification.
This:
<quote>
Once all of the cable is pulled, insert the box w/cable pulled into it, connect
the cable to the wall plates and install the wall plates.
</quote>
should really be to avoid confusion:
Once all of the cable is pulled:
Pull the cable thru the hole in the side or back of the box. Depending on what
type of box you purchase will depend on the hole. If you purchase a metal
gangbox you will have to punch out the slug covering the hole.
Install the box w/cable pulled into it buy securing it to a stud if it is not
the type you can fasten directly to the drywall.
Connect the cable end wires to the backside of the wall plate/s and install the
wall plates over the box.
--
Brian A. Sesko
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> Many Thanks, Brian... I'm printing this out!
>
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>
> On Wed, 15 Jun 2005 21:28:41 -0500, Brian A. wrote:
>
>> sf,
>> Running Cat5 straight through cable for your LAN (local area network) from
>> the
>> router to each computer can be easy and clean if done properly. However if
>> you
>> are not up to the task, hire a professional home digital systems installer
>> to
>> run the cabling, they specialize from stereo/audio/theater to home security
>> systems controlled by computer.
>>
>> To do it yourself you need to determine where each RJ45 wall plate will be
>> located. Start at the highest point and use interior walls, which do not
>> have
>> insulation in them.
>> Cut a hole to accept the size of the box/cover plate in the sheetrock/stucco
>> or
>> whatever approx 4-8" above the floor.
>> Use a 12" long 1" spade bit to drill a hole thru the bottom wall
>> plate/subfloor.
>> On the floor below, measure to cut a hole in the same wall bay as the above
>> floor and drill a hole through the floor plate/subfloor.
>>
>> Once holes are drilled down to the lowest point where the router is:
>> Go to the top floor and drop a weighted line down through the holes drilled.
>> Make sure the line is long enough to reach the bottom and have enough left
>> over
>> which to tie the Cat5 cable to pull through. Always tape the line/cable
>> connection enough to keep it from snagging as you pull it, if you feel any
>> resistance, stop pulling and check each hole to determine the cause.
>>
>> Once all of the cable is pulled, insert the box w/cable pulled into it,
>> connect
>> the cable to the wall plates and install the wall plates.
>> Plug in the cable from the computer to the wall plate.
>> Plug the cable/s into the router or wall plates to router. See below.
>> Patch any wall holes not covered.
>>
>> Depending on the basements ceiling and the look you want can depend on how
>> you
>> run the cable. You can either run it outside the wall in a corner and hide
>> it
>> with some type of covering (or not), or run it in the wall using plates.
>>
>> When using Cat5 or other, it can be run at a max. distance of 100 meters
>> (328
>> feet), anything longer will require either a switch or Hub between cable
>> lengths.
>
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