Running Ethernet Between Floors

Press it against the ceiling plate and drill through it.

Running ethernet between floors. I have cable service coming in from the street into the basement so that s where it made the most sense to install the cable modem the in house coax cables are pretty shoddy so avoiding them allows. Recently my colleague erik eckel wrote about the dangers of using an ethernet switch when a new cable run is really what s needed. If you are setting up a new wired internet connection network at your home or office then check this guide on how to run ethernet cables between floors. Use a boring drill bit 2 5 in 6 4 cm in diameter.

When you open the wall you ll see a wood block running above the wall section. Not running a cable when you need one. I like keeping logs of projects i do at home and i also like sharing that with others who might find them interesting. Wiring a two story house with a basement wasn t easy but with some drywall patching experience running cables between floors is possible.

Here i have mentioned the needed tools for running network cables from basement to second floor before process steps after process steps and other useful info. Wiring new construction before the drywall goes in is a piece of cake compared to fishing them through existing walls and floors.