You just need a router / gateway that supports load balancing across 2 WANs.
I know that the UI UDM-SE supports this, dont know about others.
Good video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHp0FA9yAKE&t=42s
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On a slightly different note, can a pass-thru crimper be used to crimp non-passthu connectors? If the only difference is the cutting blade, then it should work, right ?
If you're looking for a deal on a route/gateway device (as compared to a all-in-one device), Ubiquiti will be having a BF sale on its UDM-Pro. Almost 1/2 at $300 if I remember.
Perhaps not ideal given the cost, but the Ubiquiti UDM-SE has built in VPN client support where you can identify local networks / devices to use the VPN. Crosstalk did a video on it recently.
Or throw in a simple small switch like this https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/products/usw-flex-mini. Can't go wrong for $30
Here are a couple of options for you to also consider:
https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/products/us-8-150w
https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/switching-utility/products/usw-pro-8-poe
If you can talk him into accepting a cable, there are options to extend ethernet :
https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/products/long-range-indoor-outdoor-ethernet-repeater
When cat5/6 cable is described as 'solid core' it does not refer to the plastic divider. Rather, it means that the wire is solid copper, as compared to CCA ( copper coated aluminum).
If you have a lot of terminations in your future, I would recommend using pass-thru ends and crimper. Much easier to get it correct.
If you can't change it on the router, you can also set it locally on each device. May be a bit of a pain if you've got lots of devices, but that would work.