I need Cat6 for the internet/media network (which I now know can carry both on the same line). I need Cat5e for the IR remote - so I can control the DVR box (or whatever else) when it's in a different room.
I have DSL. I have a Linksys wireless router. Both of these items will be in the central location in the basement. From that, to each room will run structured cable (2 coax, 1 Cat6, 1 Cat5e). I need to know if the Cat6 can carry both my internet and home media network (and I can split that out...
Can this antenna be effectively used inside an attic? Winegard HD 7210P Ghost Killer VHF/UHF Yagi Style HDTV Antenna (HD7210P) | HD-7210P [Winegard] | HD7210P HD 7210P HD 7210 HD-7210 I can't find any info on where it can be mounted. If needed, my zip code is 50111 and for most of my...
I want to make sure I'm understanding you correctly... I would plug the cable carrying the internet into a hub. I would also plug the cable carrying the home media network into perhaps the same hub? And then there would be one cable running to each room connected to that hub - carrying...
Thanks for the info. After doing some further research - here is what I plan to do... Have a central location for all DirecTV boxes. I will run from this location to all future TVs... 2 eithernet connections - Cat6 (one for internet, one for audio/video) 1 Cat5e for IR remote ability...
Not sure if this is the best section, but it seemed like the closest one. Looks like I may be moving forward with some things in our basement much quicker than I anticipated. Wanting to make sure I get the proper cables/wires run before drywall. Here's the setup I have and plans for later...