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No Ethernet outlets in my old house
Hello. Tried setting up my XFi Gateway yesterday only to find that the house I moved into contains old modular phone plug-ins (rj-11), and no regular Ethernet plug-ins (rj-45). Is there a way I can get a technician to somehow set one up for me?
CCAndrew
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strega7
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By the way, your post makes it sound like you think ethernet plugs in your house are necessary for setting up the modem itself, which is not the case – modem connects to Comcast Coax, and provides access via the ethernet ports and wi-fi. A common home installation is to put the router in the home office so ethernet is available for "the important stuff" and then use wi-fi to get to the rest of the house. Or, some people put it in the entertainment room because streaming is "the important stuff".
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darkangelic
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In my case, I used flat Ethernet cable and strung it all over my house. Since it's flat, I went under carpets and rugs and doorways with no issue.
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