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brianj411
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6 years ago
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Question regarding ethernet connection in an apartment

Hello,  I live in an apartment with the modem and router set up in a closet on the first floor. I've been getting unstable wifi for the past couple months for whatever reason and wanted to move on t...
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    polecat
    6 years ago

    brianj411 RonAKA  Looking at top cables 4 coming from modem to where the green wire are correct? Unplug 1 or 2 or 3 or 8 and plug into your laptop do you get connection Yes or no? If you do modem working ok. I assume these green go to bedroom? I think they are wired to carry telephone not wired for internet. Are the wires cate  5 or 6 if they are the color codes probably don't match the proper positions at both ends of their runs. If your laptop works on 1-2-3-8 i think wiring is messed up one end or other or some wires not connected. You probably a computer guy to sort it out. Polecat

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polecat
All-Star
6 years ago

brianj411 RonAKA  Even if it is telephone wire not data (cate) it can be used for data. 

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    RonAKA
    Rockstar
    6 years ago

    If you lift that cover on the outlet in your room you should be able to tell what colour the cable is to the lower ethernet connector. The top one looks like CoAx for Shaw TV or satellite. 

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      polecat
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      6 years ago

      RonAKA   Yes in see 4 coax leaving that panel. Incorrect wiring sequence my guess.

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