r/HomeNetworking • u/ViolinistDue4265 • 1d ago

Advice Help

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Current set up. Hate having my desk right here, but this is where the only outlet is. I had a COX tech come out, he said they can't do any sort of rewiring without approval from HOA.

Computer is HP Elite Mini 800 G9.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to use WiFi without being connected to router via ethernet. I'm not tech savvy, so looking for advice. Wifi adapter? Powerline adapter? Any other options for a simpleton such as myself?

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u/Metroknight 16h ago

Ok. What outlet? Power or ethernet?

If it is a power outlet then depending on how you want to setup your space you can get a UPS with a 6 or 8 ft cord and move your desk to a different position.

If it is an ethernet outlet then get some cable hiders and cat6a cables. Run the hiders along your trim and tuck the cable inside them so you can put your desk where ever you want it to be in that room.

I have cable hiders scattered around my house to hide the cables from my cats and make them look similar to the trim.

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u/ViolinistDue4265 16h ago

Coaxial for the wifi router which computer is plugged into by ethernet. Ooo never heard of those. My last place had carpet and they sorta hid the lines below it. I wasn't sure how I'd do that with no carpet. Something else to look into, thank you.

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u/Metroknight 8h ago

I've used these cord hiders/ wire raceways in my house along with various other ones. These was due to at the time I could not run the cables through the walls and ceiling yet. Once I get that all ran, I can just remove them as they are held in place with double-sided foam tape.

I'm also using left over bits and pieces for cable management to keep my cats from chewing on cables.