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The Ultimate Guide for Running Ethernet Through Your House

Steve Gilford September 23, 2022 4 min read
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If you want to have a wired home network, you’ll need to run Ethernet cables from your router to each device that you want to connect. This can be a daunting task, especially if you have a large home or one with complex wiring. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered.

How to Run Ethernet Cable Through House

The first step is to choose the right Ethernet cables for your needs. There are two main types of Ethernet cables: CAT 5 and CAT 6. CAT 5 cables are the most common and are suitable for most home networking applications. CAT 6 cables are faster and have a higher bandwidth, so they’re better suited for applications that require a lot of data, like streaming HD video or gaming.

Run the Ethernet Cable Through Your Home

Once you’ve chosen the right cables, it’s time to start running them through your home. Start by finding a path from your router to the first device that you want to connect. If there are any obstacles in the way, like walls or furniture, you may need to drill a hole or run the cable under doors or through crawl spaces.

Before you start running Ethernet cables through your home, it’s a good idea to plan where you want them to go. This will help you choose the right cables and avoid any obstacles along the way.

Once you’ve found a path, follow it and run the cable along it until you reach the device. Connect the Ethernet cables to your devices. Now that the cables are in place, it’s time to connect them to your devices. Each device will have a port where you can plug in the Ethernet cable. Simply insert the cable into the port and tighten the screws to secure it in place.

Plan Where you Want to Run Your Cables

Before you start running Ethernet cables through your home, it’s a good idea to plan where you want them to go. This will help you choose the right cables and avoid any obstacles along the way. Once you’ve planned your route, follow our tips to get your Ethernet cables in place and connected to your devices.

Drill Holes and Lay Your Cables

If you have any obstacles in your way, like walls or furniture, you may need to drill a hole or run the cable under a door. Use a drill bit that’s slightly larger than the diameter of the Ethernet cable to make a hole for it to pass through. If you’re running the cable under a door, lay it down flat and shove it under the door until it comes out on the other side. Once you’ve connected the Ethernet cable to your device, make sure to tighten the screws to secure it in place. This will ensure that the connection is strong and won’t come loose over time.

Test your connection. After you’ve connected all of your devices, it’s a good idea to test the connection to make sure everything is working properly. You can do this by plugging your computer into the Ethernet port and opening a web browser.

With a wired connection, you’ll be able to stream HD video, play online games, and do all of your other favorite internet activities without any lag or buffering.

If everything is working correctly, you should be able to browse the internet without any problems. If you’re having trouble getting a connection, make sure that the Ethernet cables are plugged in correctly and that the screws are tightened. You may also need to restart your router and modem. If you still can’t get a connection, contact your ISP for help.

Connect Your Devices and Enjoy High-speed Internet Access Throughout Your House!

With a wired connection, you’ll be able to stream HD video, play online games, and do all of your other favorite internet activities without any lag or buffering. So get your Ethernet cables in place and enjoy a fast and reliable home network.

Steve Gilford

Steve is a home design and renovator from Pennsylvania, who loves finding creative solutions to solve challenging home design problems. Steve went to the University of Pennsylvania with a double major in Architecture and Civil Engineering. After graduating, he worked as an independent contractor doing interior renovations, before starting his own business specializing job site management and project management on larger projects including entire house designs.

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