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Ballpark Price for Wiring Ethernet (2023) (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm looking to add ethernet ports to our home, and can't get any ballpark quotes without having an electrician come to the house charging a $50 service fee to evaluate. I would do this if I had any idea what to expect ahead of time, but don't want to have 3-4 electricians come out to compare quotes and end up paying $150 in service fees before even having any work done.

The ISP modem is on the main level, no current ethernet is wired in the home. I want to add an ethernet port on the second floor, so would need the ethernet wired through the wall likely into the attic and back to the wall of the second floor.

Any ideas on a ballpark for pricing here? I have no idea what to expect so wasn't sure if I'm looking at $200 or $800 or somewhere outside that range.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I’ve been having tons of fun in my place running and terminating UTP. It wasn’t fun until I figured out that everywhere I wanted/needed an internet drop was somewhere that either had an RG-58 cable run or 300-ohm twin lead run to it. Following those (and in the case of the twin lead, replacing it with modern infrastructure cabling) has added value to the home and taught me a new skill that I’m quickly gaining confidence in using beyond my walls- I’ve even helped a cousin put a few new drops in at their place too!