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Mark0525

Mark0525

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I'm trying to get my HR23 on the network. I just stopped out at B.B and they only thing they had was a gaming device that they told me would work to network my receiver. It cost 100.00

My question is I have a CAT5 cable going into my bedroom that was setup for the phone using certain wires (I Know nothing about this) why can't I get another faceplate that accepts the ethernet fitting and have it wired to go into my router? JUst a thought. Or am I clueless?
 
This must be in the wrong forum. A lot of people looking but no comments. I ended up calling a company to come out tomorrow and see about my network.
 
Mark,

Assuming the cat5 run goes directly from that jack to a wiring area and all the extensions in the house are not spliced in, then you should be able to reuse the CAT5 for network instead of phone. Here is a link for a wiring diagram:

ConnectLink Wireless - Ethernet Wiring Diagram

It is just straight-through. So, yup at in the bedroom you need a RJ45 jack to wire the cat5 into and you need a RJ45 connector at the end to go into the router. Plus a standard ethernet cable going between the jack and the HR23.

Equipment wise, you need an RJ45 faceplate (or keystone jack and keystone faceplate), RJ45 connector and a crimping tool.
 
jhaifley said:
Mark,

Assuming the cat5 run goes directly from that jack to a wiring area and all the extensions in the house are not spliced in, then you should be able to reuse the CAT5 for network instead of phone. Here is a link for a wiring diagram:

ConnectLink Wireless - Ethernet Wiring Diagram

It is just straight-through. So, yup at in the bedroom you need a RJ45 jack to wire the cat5 into and you need a RJ45 connector at the end to go into the router. Plus a standard ethernet cable going between the jack and the HR23.

Equipment wise, you need an RJ45 faceplate (or keystone jack and keystone faceplate), RJ45 connector and a crimping tool.
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Thank you, I didn't know if I explained it right. But yes that's what I was thinking I could do.
 
In theory you can. A cat5 cable has 4 twisted pairs (8 total wires). What you are wanting to do is not possible with standard wiring logic however, you should be able to modify it to your need.

I myself, don't know enough to walk you though it but, my friend (works for a telephone company) was explaining to me that I could add additional jacks in the event I ever needed them without having to run another line of cat5.

Almost a year ago, I wired every room in my home for coax, data, and phone. I suggest going to monoprice.com and searching for keystone jacks. They work great, look great, and are easy to wire.
 
Where do the Cat5 runs go? Are they home run to a central box somewhere or a media panel? Are you planning on connecting one receiver to another? If so, you may need to wire the jacks in a "crossover" method. It switches two of the pairs. Or, if you are putting this on your network, you may need a switch in the home run location.....does that make sense or did I confuse the hell out you?
 
wildbill129 said:
Where do the Cat5 runs go? Are they home run to a central box somewhere or a media panel? Are you planning on connecting one receiver to another? If so, you may need to wire the jacks in a "crossover" method. It switches two of the pairs. Or, if you are putting this on your network, you may need a switch in the home run location.....does that make sense or did I confuse the hell out you?
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You didn't confuse me, I'm way pass that. No I just had my network guy put in a 16 port switch which leads to my router. He switch the telephone outlet in my room to an ethernet jack and put a connector on the other end and then into the switch. Put a static IP address in the setup and now I can see both of my DVR's. So far so good with that. I haven't tried viewing shows yet so that might be another issue. I hope not. Thank for all the advice.
 
Mark0525 said:
You didn't confuse me, I'm way pass that. No I just had my network guy put in a 16 port switch which leads to my router. He switch the telephone outlet in my room to an ethernet jack and put a connector on the other end and then into the switch. Put a static IP address in the setup and now I can see both of my DVR's. So far so good with that. I haven't tried viewing shows yet so that might be another issue. I hope not. Thank for all the advice.
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Good to hear! Glad you have it working. Wired works much better than wireless for MRV. You will be happy you took the time to do it this way!
 
I could be wrong, but I think I just bought a standard 50' ethernet cord from Home Depot. Anyway, it works and wires my DVR to the internet. Or maybe I bought it from monoprice.com.
 
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