[SOLVED] [Urgent] Can I run an Ethernet Cable under Laminate (Hardwood) Flooring?

[Garen D]

I am planning on replacing all the carpet in my house with laminate flooring and have already done so for the most of the house except my office. I don't want to use wifi because there will be MANY people using it and ethernet would be faster for my needs but I'm not sure if using a Shielded flat ethernet cable would be a good idea if I were to run it along the wall(underneath the foot of the wall?), under the laminate flooring. I don't want to have any exposed wires as the router is in the middle of the hallway outside my office. I can send pictures of the foot of the wall that I am talking about just in case It isn't clear as I don't know the actual name of that part of the wall. And in case it matters: I've been using a foam underlay for the laminate. Thanks for all the help!

(Cable I'm using)
https://www.amazon.ca/Shielded-Ethe...1600578930&sprefix=shielded+et,aps,193&sr=8-5

 

[Garen D]

Nothing maybe less money in your wallet. It is the ports that control how the cable is used. The cable itself only runs as fast as the ports you connect to it. As long as the cable meets the specs for the ports it will function. Since gigabit is less demanding cable that is rated to run 10g will run 1g....or even 10mbits if you were to hook up really old equipment.

This is what some people call "future proof" but tech changes so fast. People used to say you should run SVHS to furture proof and now everything is HDMI. The current one is WIFI6 that is already outdated with the soon to come much better wifi6e.

Would this be ideal as well? https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-Cat...ix=monoprice+ethe,electronics,196&sr=1-7&th=1

 

[kanewolf]

Would this be ideal as well? https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-Cat5e-Ethernet-Patch-Cable/dp/B00ACR5VSW/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1YQ58L179E6NB&dchild=1&dd=CTaujdOPCKwMtKtA9AwDNQ,,&ddc_refnmnt=pfod&keywords=monoprice+ethernet+cable&qid=1600873546&refinements=p_97:14479221011&rnid=14479220011&s=electronics&sprefix=monoprice+ethe,electronics,196&sr=1-7&th=1

No. Notice that is says 30AWG. That is smaller wire than is allowed by spec.

 

[Garen D]

No. Notice that is says 30AWG. That is smaller wire than is allowed by spec.

Hm well thats an issue. I'm trying to find a flat cable that is from monoprice and suits the specs but I just can't seem to find one. I guess it might just not be possible for flat cables which is going to be needed for fitting under baseboards.

 

[SamirD]

How would I be able to test if the cablecreation one is legitimate and certified?

Easy--don't buy from Amazon and buy direct from cable creation. If they don't have their own site and direct purchases, they're not legit enough to do business with.

Honestly, your best bet on a quality cable is literally an office supply store, walmart, bestbuy or any other local retailer that carries cables. Their distributors won't carry junk because high return rates cost money so that's your filter. When I'm in pinch, I buy local.

 

[Zerk2012]

I am planning on replacing all the carpet in my house with laminate flooring and have already done so for the most of the house except my office. I don't want to use wifi because there will be MANY people using it and ethernet would be faster for my needs but I'm not sure if using a Shielded flat ethernet cable would be a good idea if I were to run it along the wall(underneath the foot of the wall?), under the laminate flooring. I don't want to have any exposed wires as the router is in the middle of the hallway outside my office. I can send pictures of the foot of the wall that I am talking about just in case It isn't clear as I don't know the actual name of that part of the wall. And in case it matters: I've been using a foam underlay for the laminate. Thanks for all the help!

(Cable I'm using)
https://www.amazon.ca/Shielded-Ethernet-Ineternet-snagless-Connector/dp/B07H3RRYJD/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3CL12FF49HCH0&dchild=1&keywords=shielded+ethernet+cable&qid=1600578930&sprefix=shielded+et,aps,193&sr=8-5

If you have good power in your house I think I would be looking at a powerline kit instead of running a cable under your flooring, or just have your cable connection installed in the office.

EDIT If nothing else run the cable up into the attic and down into the office!!!!!!!!!

Under the flooring would be a big NO to me.

If their actually just one wall in the way then you could put a outlet on the wall on both sides and be finished.