Ethernet Wiring


I prefer to use a hard connection as opposed to using Wi-Fi. Our basement is finished off, so my only access point requires me to run the Ethernet cable through approximately 25' of HVAC ducts. Is this okay? The cable would be inserted into the duct about 15' away from the furnace plenum. Thank you.

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Showing 1 response by panzrwagn

Use Cat 6 Plenum rated wire and you'll have no problems. I used a hardwire backhaul for my mesh routers and have no issues.

Invest in a good punch down tool for the terminations and keep them neat and clean. Get or make a holder for the jacks & plugs when doing the terminations, it makes life much easier. No magic, just good workmanship. 

@elliottbnewcombjr recco for sealing the penetrations is solid. 

Avoid repeaters - by their very nature they halve the available bandwidth. Use mesh routers instead.

Worries about about static or thermal concerns are unfounded. Of course I only have 40 years experience with Ethernet cabling - Coax, Cat 5, Cat 6 in homes, offices, schools, and enterprise-class data centers, so what would i know?