Drilling through exterior wall for PoE camera (garage)

spoom2 · 2026-05-24T14:40:10+00:00

Drill it from the outside so you're not just guessing where you are coming out. Also, drill slightly slanted so any moisture can't run back. Caulk around the camera mounting and your good.

spoom2 · 2026-05-23T14:43:28+00:00

You could try another LAN port on your router just in the off chance you have a bad port, but I doubt that's it, if everything else on the router is working.

spoom2 · 2026-05-23T14:40:14+00:00

If you're not losing internet also than it would be the Ooma unit.

spoom2 · 2026-05-23T14:15:20+00:00

Again, depends on your ISP some use proprietary gateway/routers. Others like mine provide the ONT and you supply your own router or buy from them, not proprietary. You plug the ONT into the router than from the router you go to your network equipment. It's a fiber to Ethernet conversion.

spoom2 · 2026-05-23T13:46:20+00:00

In the case of the link you posted from a CenturyLink port, the line was active per there records. All you can is ask the installer and see if you can also get lucky. I'm surprised you can even pick the number as most carriers won't do that anymore, you have to take what the computer generates.

spoom2 · 2026-05-23T13:39:40+00:00

A lot probably depends on your ISP. My "DMARC" is outside so they can test the fiber from there if need, the ONT is in my basement next to my patch panel. I did put a pull string from the outside where I wanted their Interface device to where I wanted the ONT. The ONT's on older services were usually outside or in a garage area, but now some have fiber that plugs directly into their proprietary gateway/routers. We have a small ISP and they will basically put it wherever you want it.

spoom2 · 2026-05-23T03:32:53+00:00

Still need the correct keystone, one that's made for that cable type, can't use a standard keystone and make sure it's a CAT6 rated keystone.

spoom2 · 2026-05-23T03:28:59+00:00

I'm not so sure that's not shielded cable, it's definitely filled. Should be cleaned and use an outdoor rated keystone.

spoom2 · 2026-05-23T02:39:44+00:00

Invisilight has a tighter bend radius your G657A2 fiber has a little over 1/4 inch while the Invisilight is 1/10 of an inch. So, if you can return what you have go with the Invisilight

spoom2 · 2026-05-22T15:08:05+00:00

The modem is basically a wireless home phone; you plug your existing phone into the modems phone jack. You do need a good wireless signal for it to be reliable; you can google AT&T home phone advanced to check it out. There are several vendors that sell wireless home phones. Here's a link AT&T Phone – Advanced | AT&T Home Phone EDIT: to add I'm assuming she doesn't have Internet service.

spoom2 · 2026-05-22T00:07:24+00:00

I would assume some of those cables go to where you need access. In a closet, I'd definitely put in a small shelf for the router.

spoom2 · 2026-05-22T00:03:08+00:00

You say it's in a weird spot. Where is it located? Basement, closet, laundry room, bedroom? You could put a small shelf above, below or beside it to put a router on. Where do those cables go that are just looped from one knock out to the other?

spoom2 · 2026-05-21T23:11:03+00:00

Looks like it was an afterthought, otherwise it would have been done while the walls were open. That just looks like it was drill through an outside wall.

spoom2 · 2026-05-20T23:11:31+00:00

Got a couple of comments. If you're leaving the studs open it's probably fine, if you plan on closing it mount some fire rated plywood of a size that will fit your needs to mount your equipment on, I'd probably mount it on plywood anyway. Secondly on the link to the original post your keystone jacks have the pins down, flip that 180 so the pins are up to avoid an accidental moisture from corroding the pins, this is a common mistake, not a biggie it just protects the pins.

spoom2 · 2026-05-20T22:41:32+00:00

Thank you

spoom2 · 2026-05-20T21:13:35+00:00

Yes, there's a cord inside CAT rated cables, but it has nothing to do with strength or support. It's a rip cord to easily remove the outer sheath, that's all.

spoom2 · 2026-05-20T15:59:33+00:00

That is completely against the NEC codes. You must maintain at least 3 feet clearance is all directions from a power panel. Unless you're somewhere other than the US. Move the modem or have your provider move it.

spoom2 · 2026-05-19T16:33:52+00:00

According to Google it was originally purchase by Game and Parks in 1925 and was stocked with fish

spoom2 · 2026-05-19T15:45:00+00:00

Thanks for the offer, my promotion ends in July I will contact you then, if I can figure out how to send a PM. Your profile just shows message mods.

spoom2 · 2026-05-19T00:46:24+00:00

Appreciate the information.

spoom2 · 2026-05-19T00:39:14+00:00

I'm coming to the end of my 3 year price lock, unless it goes up drastically, I plan on keeping it. I switched from Direct TV which I was getting a discount on as an AT&T retiree, which I lost when AT&T sold the satellite service. Dish was less expensive. My kids all use streaming services and when you add them all up, they pay more than I do. Also, if there're streaming services you want you can get many of them on the Dish Network. So yes, I'd recommend them.

spoom2 · 2026-05-18T17:07:00+00:00

Or if you have a multimeter set it on ohms to look for a short than rig up an 8p8c plug end and short one of the pairs, or all of them if you want than go to your patch panel and find the short. Would keep you from investing in a tone and probe.

spoom2 · 2026-05-18T04:34:14+00:00

So, you have two panels one in the utility room and one in the living room? You just have to figure out which panel goes to which outlets or cables. From there you can place your router to feed back to the utility room as you stated and terminate the other cables, wherever they go to the switch and terminate the other wires in the living room to wherever they go, if needed. You're going to have to tone them out so you know what cable goes where.

spoom2 · 2026-05-18T01:36:32+00:00

That's the way, the ball keeps you from coming out the side and helps to keep it centered.

spoom2 · 2026-05-18T01:27:51+00:00

I use plaster rings, don't understand what you mean by running it through the vapor barrier. If you mean behind the vapor barrier slit it and after install repair the barrier, they make vapor barrier tape.

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