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Cutting the cord: Ethernet line cost
Posted on 2/19/17 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 2/19/17 at 2:32 pm
Trying to break away from Uverse by running PS Vue on multiple devices.
I'm thinking about running Ethernet 2 different rooms to run directly to Xbox One/Apple Tv and Roku in another room.
Anyone have any idea what I'm looking at for an electrician to run these lines? The good thing is both rooms border each other and share the same wall I will use.
I'm thinking about running Ethernet 2 different rooms to run directly to Xbox One/Apple Tv and Roku in another room.
Anyone have any idea what I'm looking at for an electrician to run these lines? The good thing is both rooms border each other and share the same wall I will use.
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Posted on 2/19/17 at 2:40 pm to okietiger
Go wireless-
what are you going to use for your apps? smart tv, Roku AF?
what are you going to use for your apps? smart tv, Roku AF?
Posted on 2/19/17 at 2:45 pm to 756
- Xbox one gaming + running 4th gen Apple TV through it for PS Vue in living room
- Roku in bedroom running PS Vue
- Roku stick running PS Vue and older gen Apple TV in game room
- Various other iOS items and an Amazon Echo
- Roku in bedroom running PS Vue
- Roku stick running PS Vue and older gen Apple TV in game room
- Various other iOS items and an Amazon Echo
Posted on 2/19/17 at 4:27 pm to okietiger
Probably cheaper to get a badass wireless router.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:35 pm to Trout Bandit
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This post was edited on 12/21/21 at 10:58 am
Posted on 2/19/17 at 6:50 pm to XanderCrews
My thoughts as well.
Also might have to pivot and use Sling TV over PS Vue. Can't get Fox Sports OK apparently, ie no Thunder games
Also might have to pivot and use Sling TV over PS Vue. Can't get Fox Sports OK apparently, ie no Thunder games
Posted on 2/19/17 at 7:07 pm to okietiger
I went ether net and longest running I needed was 100 ft. 20 bucks
Posted on 2/19/17 at 7:58 pm to OntarioTiger
Did you do it yourself?
Posted on 2/19/17 at 8:15 pm to okietiger
Ran three lines in my house. Went to local electronics store here in NOLA and bought 50' Ethernet cables with ends already attached. Bought a low voltage ring, cut hole in wall, went into attic and drilled hole in top plate of wall, dropped wire down and plugged into modem...fairly simple.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 9:24 pm to okietiger
Just buy some powerline networking adapters. Turns any electrical outlet into an ethernet jack.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 11:08 pm to gpburdell
Holy hell 
Posted on 2/20/17 at 3:02 am to okietiger
Power line has come a long way with speeds. I use two sets in my house and it's running HD just fine.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 10:04 am to WestlakeTiger
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Power line has come a long way with speeds. I use two sets in my house and it's running HD just fine.
These are great, but if you're in an older building with poorly regulated power distribution, they can go bad fairly quickly.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 10:24 am to skrayper
Not to mention it basically turns your entire house into an antenna broadcasting all of your internet traffic.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 11:44 am to colorchangintiger
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Not to mention it basically turns your entire house into an antenna broadcasting all of your internet traffic.
Only if someone A) has physical access to tap your lines and B) you have an older powerline adapter that doesn't encrypt point to point.
Ya, technically there are probably systems that can sniff RF emanations from your powerlines. But they'd have to be VERY close to your house, they'd be VERY noticeable, and more importantly...anyone who could afford that equipment isn't going to care about what you're streaming on Netflix or what pr0n you're watching. They're after bigger fish.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 12:29 pm to Centinel
If you have access to the attic and will be making the drop near another outlet, it's pretty easy.
I'd recommend monoprice for any wiring/outlet needs.
I'd recommend monoprice for any wiring/outlet needs.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 4:36 pm to okietiger
Home Mesh wireless
I have a Amplifi Home mesh network. I paid $349 and its the best money I ever spent. My house is 3k Sq Ft living with an upstairs bedroom and I can cover all of it with 2 antennas. I get solid speeds can control the system from my iphone.
My kids all stream from their smart TV's with no issues. Son has a Xbox connected as well.
I have a Amplifi Home mesh network. I paid $349 and its the best money I ever spent. My house is 3k Sq Ft living with an upstairs bedroom and I can cover all of it with 2 antennas. I get solid speeds can control the system from my iphone.
My kids all stream from their smart TV's with no issues. Son has a Xbox connected as well.
This post was edited on 2/20/17 at 4:38 pm
Posted on 2/20/17 at 5:23 pm to lsufan1971
I ran the wire myself but I live where there r basements so it was easy to run it. Along with the ethernet I ran coax from an antenna in the attic. Did it all myself not a big deal
Posted on 2/20/17 at 8:24 pm to colorchangintiger
Powerline network adapters that meet the HomePlug AV spec use 128 bit AES encryption. Just change the default password.
Posted on 2/20/17 at 8:30 pm to okietiger
I have a home theater powerline for the living room and it's very solid and reliable. Mine is fairly old, so I'd imagine that they have some now that are better.
You can always run ethernet lines to other rooms, if you like that more. I wouldn't pay someone to do it. YouTube it, and you'll see it's not that hard to get in your attic and crawl around.
You can always run ethernet lines to other rooms, if you like that more. I wouldn't pay someone to do it. YouTube it, and you'll see it's not that hard to get in your attic and crawl around.
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