Running Ethernet Through The Roof. Any Tips?

[th3t1111]

I'm very new to networking, My house has never been able to get a lined broadband connection due to a lack of ports (Or something like that, that's Telstra's excuse anyway). So I will be getting the NBN pretty soon and need to run 2 Ethernet cables from one side of the house to the other (roughly 25-30 meters away) Wire-less is not an option. Do you have any tips or tricks that might come in handy. Do I need some special type of cable (ie . shielded) or just normal cat6? I have heard something about keeping the cable a foot away from power at all times, is that true?
Do I need any tools (like something that tests the cable?). Would you recommend getting a different, better performing modem router then the one supplied by Telstra? If it means anything I Game a lot. P.S I know it's not legal, but I live da Thug LYF
Thanks in advance.

 

[Illuminations]

CAT 6-cable should do the job. If you want to test the cable, just take a simple voltmetre and go from pin to pin and check if the cable works - Really simple. That's how I test them.

Changing the router is great to do, since the ones that comes with the package is usually not very high quality.

In Sweden, atleast, it's not illegal to change router or modem. Never heard that before.

Good Luck!
Axel.

 

[th3t1111]

CAT 6-cable should do the job. If you want to test the cable, just take a simple voltmetre and go from pin to pin and check if the cable works - Really simple. That's how I test them.

Changing the router is great to do, since the ones that comes with the package is usually not very high quality.

In Sweden, atleast, it's not illegal to change router or modem. Never heard that before.

Good Luck!
Axel.

hahaha, I meant the cabling lol. Thanks for the response though, Is It worth testing the cable like that or can I just plug the Ethernet into a laptop and see if I can connect before laying it in the roof?

 

[Illuminations]

Oh, yeah. Haha ^^
Yes, in that case, you don't have to check the cable first. Just test it in your laptop and see if it works. It's always great to do before making any permanent solutions.

Good Luck!
Axel.

 

[rpenri]

Just a thought...what about Powerline?

 

[th3t1111]

Just a thought...what about Powerline?

Do you mean EoP? I have heard it's not as good as Ethernet, and I don't really mind running ethernet through the roof as I know it will be the fastest option.

 

[ouch]

Powerline will potentially mess up any ham radio or DAB (If you have it your way) broadcasts, it's a poorly regulated industry, I'd avoid.

Don't bother wasting money on cat6 cable, CAT5e will support gigabit connectivity and is cheaper and a lot more tolerant of installation practices (assuming you're installing to CAT5/6 standards). I wouldn't worry about routing too much, you can share tray/routes with mains or any other cable without issue. If you're after mechanical protection then 25mm PVC conduit is cheap, tough and easy to work with,otherwise just use cable tacks to tack it to your rafters or something - don't leave it flopping around - your loft is the worst place for a trip-hazard.

To save a lot of messing around, if you're unsure of your teminations then get one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ETHERNET-NETWORK-CAT5E-CABLE-TESTER/dp/B007CJUEDA

they're good at checking not only continuity, but also for things like crossed pairs and shorts.