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  1. #1

    Internet cable wire and fittings

    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!
    1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee

  2. #2

    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.

  3. #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.

  4. #4

    Re: Internet cable wire and fittings

    Quote Originally Posted by Boatsb View Post
    Do you need coax or cat6?
    I think its coax. How Doug you tell?
    1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee

  5. #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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    Or

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    Scott
    41C117 "Hattatude"
    Port Canaveral Florida.


    Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.

  6. #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

  7. #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.

  8. #8

    Re: Internet cable wire and fittings

    Quote Originally Posted by Boatsb View Post
    What cable did they use? It's usually 75 ohm but you need to be sure.
    ppc perfect flex 6 series 18 awg CL2, CL3 catv 3180662
    1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee

  9. #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.

  10. #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

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