Running Ethernet (CAT 6) for My Home Network
Running Ethernet (CAT 6) in my house is a project I had wanted to do since moving in. Several years later, I finally got it done. Why did I choose to do it in July in Florida? Wireless, even with multiple APs and Ubiquiti gear, wasn't getting near the gigabit speed I expected from our ISP and I had had enough of it. And there really isn't anything that compares to a hardwired connection. I hadn't planned on turning this endeavor into a blog post at the time, so I don't have pictures every step of the way. But ultimately, I wanted to share this in case anyone is thinking of doing something similar in their house. Supplies On the face of it, you wouldn't think there would be much needed to run some CAT 6 through a house. Maybe the cable and a ladder to get into the attic (or crawlspace if you have one). Breaking down each step of it though, the number of supplies start to add up: CAT 6 cabling (I got a 500ft pull box). Make sure to READ what you are buying. At the v...