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Cat6 pre install wiring
I asked this earlier on the wrong forum I think. My Telus installer is coming in a week and I want to run Cat6 to the attic two stories up for a network closet. There, I’ll have the router/modem. Not...
The attic is probably not the best location for your router for WiFi coverage. The centre of the house on the middle floor is best. If you are installing a mesh network then that's a different story and I would recommend running ethernet cable to your mesh node locations as well.
Sorry I should never have mentioned the attic as nothing will be installed there. The attic is where I’m running the Cat6, then to a central closet. I mentioned attic only b/c that’s the route to go for all my networking dreams to come true. I’ll feed data cable back up from a switch in closet then to all the rooms for TV’s, etc. I’m unclear what gear will work with Optik TV. So many more questions. I’m having a heck of a time drilling inside walls to run up to the attic. There’s 16” in one hole I bored through wall plates and a joist, with 120 volt wire in the middle. No wander folks use Cat6 outdoor cable!
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