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HPR4737: Keep spare parts for Ethernet run

Hosted by Archer72 on 2026-09-29 01:00:00
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Quick show on what I used to run 25 feet of Ethernet cable

Amazon

Cable Matters 10Gbps Snagless Cat 6 Ethernet

Cable, 25ft, Blue 24 AWG Bare Copper, Gold-Plated

RJ45, PoE++, 550MHz

Other supplies

• 1/2 inch length of blue pex tubing from local hardware store

  • Leftover from previous project

• Electrical tape

• Extendable pole which has a clamp and a trigger mechanism for use with wasp spray

• Hyper Tough 3/4 inch Hex Shank Spade Drill Bit

• Random Hyper Tough (maybe 3/8 inch) drill bit All purpose

• White silicone sealant

Reference

hpr4654 :: What's in my component Box?

Images

First part of cable run, internet router side.

Ethernet cable, with electrical tape to pex pipe.

Extension pole with pex pipe attached by electrical tape.

Angle cut on pex pipe.

Taped pex pipe with cable, ready to feed to other side.

Extension to other side of the mobile home.

Success! Fed through the other side.

8 foot extension, suitable to hang an antenna.

Silicone to seal the holes.

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