Ways to run Ethernet from Top floor to Ground Floor on opposite sides of the house??

FrankV · March 23, 2020

I've been gaming for a few years on wireless. I've had several solutions and they work fine-ish to one degree or another for the games I play (lately, Path of Exile and Diablo 3.) but I've really wanted to get back to harder-core FPS and I've been enjoying Escape from Tarkov.

To that end, I really want to get ethernet from my cable modem (top floor) to my gaming room (bottom floor) but opposite sides of the house. I've attempted to do this via holes in the walls but ran into a problem with joists between the floors. (I bought so many tools and drill bits - it's just not viable - the cost of the bits are getting outrageous).

I'm looking for options to do this simply and mostly myself. I don't need the whole house wired up. Just between floors. Then I can run cords along the walls of the game room if really needed.

My most recent thought is to run a really long cord on the exterior (outside) of the house . Drill holes. Push the long cat cord outside and run it to the ground. Pull it around the house and bring it in in a similar fashion. Seal the holes with foam insulation/sealant. This is how the cable (for the cable modem) comes in to the house in the first place. Aside from other options, any thoughts on this one?

Thanks!

Windows7ge · March 23, 2020

10 minutes ago, FrankV said:

My most recent thought is to run a really long cord on the exterior (outside) of the house . Drill holes. Push the long cat cord outside and run it to the ground. Pull it around the house and bring it in in a similar fashion. Seal the holes with foam insulation/sealant. This is how the cable (for the cable modem) comes in to the house in the first place.

If going through inside the house isn't an easy option your next best will be to do it from the outside:

Make sure it's outdoor rated cable though.

Tristerin · March 23, 2020

Yup, I ran mine partially outside due to this.

FrankV · March 31, 2020

On 3/23/2020 at 11:36 AM, Tristerin said:

Yup, I ran mine partially outside due to this.

On 3/23/2020 at 11:28 AM, Windows7ge said:

If going through inside the house isn't an easy option your next best will be to do it from the outside:

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Make sure it's outdoor rated cable though.

I wanted to post an update on this. I've completed the project. I bought and received my outdoor rated Cat6 cable yesterday and installed it. Went well. Was easy to do (really wish I did this a while ago). I also want to thank you guys for the insight - the video, in particular, was extremely helpful.