The Comcast Xfinity installer hooked me up on the starboard side. I have now turned the boat around and need to install a connection on the port side.
I will need a good crimping tool and best quality cable and connectors. Should I use a splitter or would it be better to hardwire straight to the router?
I have never done this before and want to learn how to do it right. Thanks!
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10-14-2017 05:10 PM #1
Internet cable wire and fittings
1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Re: Internet cable wire and fittings
I'd hook,you up if you were closer. They do sell them in various lengths and might be easier if you never did it before.
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10-14-2017 07:26 PM #3
Re: Internet cable wire and fittings
Do you need coax or cat6?
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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10-15-2017 08:50 AM #4
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10-15-2017 09:57 AM #5
Re: Internet cable wire and fittings
Coax is a center conductor with a shield surrounding it like your cable antenna uses.
Cat 5 or 6 has 4 twisted pairs that go into a computer style connector.
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41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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10-15-2017 12:54 PM #6
Re: Internet cable wire and fittings
Definitely coax.
1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee
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10-15-2017 01:15 PM #7
Re: Internet cable wire and fittings
What cable did they use? It's usually 75 ohm but you need to be sure.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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10-15-2017 09:24 PM #8
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10-15-2017 10:38 PM #9
Re: Internet cable wire and fittings
Do you need A piece for inside or outside? It's a 75 ohm rg6 cable that can be had in different types.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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10-16-2017 06:37 AM #10
Re: Internet cable wire and fittings
Thanks. I’d llike a recommendation for the following:
A jack to mount in the waterproof cover on the port side, a 50 to 100 foot spool, good connectors and a crimper.
Would it degrade the signal to connect the port and stbd side with a splitter? Would I need a plug for the open side?1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee