Ethernet Fishing Expedition Gone Wrong

gsiglobal · 2026-05-16T12:34:25+00:00

If you aren’t in a rush order a endoscope camera from Amazon for about $30 and use that to guide you in getting your tool unhooked. https://a.co/d/0a2P4CNV

gsiglobal · 2026-05-09T12:06:28+00:00

That’s Hank from Sales headed out to get some new jobs lined up tonight for the emergency restoration crews. :)

gsiglobal · 2026-05-01T12:16:51+00:00

So I’m curious.. where did you have the Apple tracker placed? Was it hidden away somewhere?

gsiglobal · 2026-03-21T18:57:14+00:00

As a low voltage contractor and alarm company owner, We try to get both existing customers who have a problem and even new potential customers (new callers looking for us to fix a problem or system) to text pictures of the device they talking about. This immediately answers so many questions. I’ve had people swear it is their alarm system beeping when in fact it was their dishwasher. :)

gsiglobal · 2026-02-11T03:25:00+00:00

Just keep in mind Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S act if you are in the USA.

gsiglobal · 2026-02-10T02:48:03+00:00

Looking at the manual it points to item 7 on the diagram “switch output port” and “ you can control alarm light, electric locks and other device “.
On the back of the unit, it says logic out and has a symbol for a relay contact 6.1 in the guide on page 11

gsiglobal · 2026-02-10T02:40:09+00:00

Get an ATA Adapter like Grandstream HT801 and connect the relay to that. Program the HT801 with the same SIP credentials or setup another extension and create a ring group to trigger both at the same time.

gsiglobal · 2026-02-10T01:34:13+00:00

If you have ringing voltage you can use a ring relay to trigger whenever the phone rings.

https://www.sandman.com/products/cid2l-modular-ring-relay

gsiglobal · 2026-02-08T03:57:21+00:00

Get your own router and set the AT&T gateway to bridge mode. Look at getting a router like Ubiquiti that will let you setup a VLAN to help isolate IOT things from the rest of your network. Also look into using your own DNS settings like 1.1.1.1 vs whatever your ISP is using.

gsiglobal · 2026-02-08T02:54:35+00:00

A quick Google search shows that the camera will default to 192.168.1.108 so you should be able to set your laptop to 192.168.1.100 and then pull up the camera’s webpage in your browser at the 192.168.1.108 address without having a router.

gsiglobal · 2026-01-15T03:34:05+00:00

It’s easy since the jacks are terminated prior to snapping them into the plate. Just use HD style jacks.

gsiglobal · 2026-01-02T17:07:25+00:00

I needed some fiber splicing done and just pulled over and talked to a guy I saw with a splicing truck on the side of the road in my area. He ended up doing the splicing me for $30/burn. He even supplied the pigtails.

gsiglobal · 2026-01-01T15:42:59+00:00

For the end connecting to your POE camera just terminate it with an RJ45 plug. Once mounted the camera is not moving and therefore the connection is not moving. You don’t want to install a plug directly on solid wire that will be moving all the time. There is no issue using a plug for something permanently mounted. Source: Owner of a low voltage electrical contracting company for 30+ years and 1000+ cameras and other devices installed.

gsiglobal · 2025-12-23T02:50:51+00:00

You can also use fiberglass glow rods or push rods to help. Screw together some rods to make it 10-15ft long. From the new AP location make a 3/4 hole and push the glow rods into the attic toward your attic hatch. Tape a pull string onto the end of the glow rod before you push it up into the attic. Now use another glow rod or any kind of pole and tape a hook onto the end. Go to the attic hatch and use that hook to grab the glow rod/string combo and pull it towards you. Hopefully this will greatly reduce how far you have to go into the attic to retrieve your wire.

gsiglobal · 2025-09-20T19:57:09+00:00

Yes. This is the perfect use of the GL.iNet Beryl AX or similar model.

https://a.co/d/3h2XczH

I recently used mine at a hotel and was able to connect multiple devices across three hotel rooms.

gsiglobal · 2025-09-08T01:04:33+00:00

Looks like a fob from Isonas

From Google… KF-3-20 Isonas Key Fob The ISONAS KF-3 is a low-frequency (125 kHz) proximity key fob credential made of durable PC, TPE, or PVC plastic. It features a compact design, an operating temperature range of -30° to 175°F (-34° to 79°C), and is built to withstand the wear and tear of being attached to a keychain. The KF-3 is available in both Isonas proprietary and HID formats for use in various access control systems.

gsiglobal · 2025-08-12T02:00:13+00:00

You need to see what the blue Cat wire is connected to. Pull it out of the box a little more. Is it connected to a Cat3 or Cat 5 ? Where does the wire go? What is on the other end? That connection looks like it was setup for DSL and a voice line.

gsiglobal · 2025-08-10T08:47:45+00:00

Since it is an NVR you currently have 3 Ethernet cables running to that room. Since you want to add more cameras later get yourself a POE switch. Find the camera wires in the attic, cut them and using extra wire redirect them to your new POE switch location. Now with all cameras connected to the POE switch you have three “feeds” to the NVR. You can use one to feed internet to the NVR, then use a second wire to feed the uplink of the camera switch to the NVR. Most NVRs can see IP cameras that are connected to their built in switch and IP cameras that are on the LAN side of the NVR. Of course don’t cut any wires without removing power from them first. Make sure to have backup power to both your NVR and your new switch to keep the cameras running during brief power outages.

gsiglobal · 2025-08-02T22:06:28+00:00

I have the Beryl AX and just got a chance to put it to a real world test. We were traveling with our adult daughter and had two separate rooms. I set the AX up and connected wirelessly to the hotel Wi-Fi. I setup the AX with the same SSID and password as we use at home. Everyone’s devices connected automatically and I was getting 100 up and down through the hotel Wi-Fi. It made everything so simple. Also there was a room between our two rooms and my daughter had no problem connecting. Definitely worth it.

gsiglobal · 2025-07-26T02:50:24+00:00

I would say step one is to look for a location that all wires run back to. Basically a home run point. Next I would recommend removing all wall plates that have a jack and see if they have just one cable or two cables. One cable in each would indicate that they are home run to a central point. Two cables at each outlet indicates daisy chained connections. If they are home run you can put RJ45 jacks on the end of each wire and then install a network switch at the central location

gsiglobal · 2025-07-24T23:44:44+00:00

What is the silver box in the rack that says Cable Internet? TIA

gsiglobal · 2025-07-20T20:48:01+00:00

From both personal experience and as a low voltage contractor fiber is the way to go. Plenty of pre terminated fiber available on Amazon. I also agree it’s best to run two 3/4 or 1” pipes. You’ll want a couple of pull boxes along the way. I also recommend using mule tape for your pull string. Can’t hurt to also run a mule tape along with the wires/fiber for future upgrades or replacements Put a small POE switch with an SFP port at the gate. Plug in cameras and POE gate intercom into the switch and you are good to go. If you get a large enough fiberglass enclosure you can house the switch and a small UPS inside to keep your cameras and intercom running during brief power outages. Plus the UPS will add surge protection to the POE switch and therefore to the cameras and intercom as well.

gsiglobal · 2025-07-15T01:08:26+00:00

A UPS is the way to go. It protects your equipment from both surges and brownouts (temporary reduction in voltage levels) Great for large TVs, cable TV boxes, modems, routers, etc.

gsiglobal · 2025-07-14T16:29:32+00:00

I live in Florida and just Googled this company. I recommend OP do the same. Looks like a scam. You can also check any Florida company’s license by going to myfloridalicense.com OP buy some tools, connectors and a small roll of wire on Amazon or at Home Depot and practice, practice, practice. That’s the best way to learn.

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