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How much to add Ethernet to a bedroom? (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by coldpizza87@alien.top to c/homenetworking@selfhosted.forum

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Sorry if this is a very general question but I currently have a wifi connection for my desktop in my home office. I’d like to hard wire directly to my router but my router is in my living room. Does anyone have a general idea how much it would cost to have some work done to get my desktop hardwired to my router? Live in a 1-story, 1400 sq ft home so shouldn’t be a big job.

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[–] Steve_Rogers_1970@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

To many variables to give a solid answer. But there are questions. Do you have basement or attic access between the two locations? The cable could be run through those spaces, then up or down the wall.

You might search for low-voltage/network cable installers in your area. Because it’s a single cable run, you may not get much of a response, or a crazy expensive cost.

If you have a friend, or friend of friend who does network work, you might be able to get them to help, for the cost of material and beer.