I have done this and it is basically what you said, buy cable
connectors, crimper, etc. It's not brain surgery, but it does pay to
be careful to make reliable connections. I found this site useful
regarding the actual
mechanics: http://www.duxcw.com/digest/Howto/network/cable/cable7.htm
-Steve Trovato
strovato@optonline.net
At 12:18 PM 4/7/2009, Mark Andy wrote:
>Howdy,
>
>I need a higher speed network connection from my office (where my
>'server' pc lives) to the living room (where my PS3 lives) to stream
>video, etc.
>
>Is there anything magical or to watch out for in terms of running
>ethernet wires, or is it a trip to Lowes/HD to buy some ethernet
>cable, some connectors / baseboard plates, and a cheapo crimper?
>
>Even if I get energetic and run wires to other rooms, I'm probably
>going to be running < 10 wires.
>
>I know I need switches etc. to connect to the network. I'm fine with
>that stuff. Its the "how do I connect an RJ-whatever connector to
>the ethernet cable and what spec ethernet cable do I want" part I
>could use some advice on, if its not going to be obvious at Lowes/HD.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Mark
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