This topic

Ethernet cabling

yungwu — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:49:17 GMT

I want to get my computer setup with an ethernet cable and I found a socket labelled NTEC5 MK2.

Can I just buy a CAT8 which seems to be a high speed cable directly connected to my computer?

I already have a fibre broadband setup wired from the outside towards another location in the house for the router and TV.

And if I could directly setup from the NTEC5 socket, what do I need to do for multiple setups?

Thanks!

Re: Ethernet cabling

converse420 — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:17:33 GMT

Not sure what you are trying to achieve here. NTE 5 is a telephone socket, Ethernet is not available until you reach the Smarthub (unless you have full fibre).

Can you provide more detail about what you are trying to achieve?

Re: Ethernet cabling

Devon_Dave — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:31:45 GMT

The computer needs to connect to the home hub (router) not the telephone socket you found.