My house only has an Ethernet outlet but no coax outlet and the new internet I got requires a coax, is there something I can do? I’ve ordered a Ethernet to coax adapter but I honestly want to use it soon.

  • mikejcor@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Outside somewhere, probably near where you electric meter is, see if there is a coax cable running to your house. It could either be in the air or come up from the ground beside your house. If you don’t see either of those then you likely do not have a coax connection to your house.

  • JoeCensored@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If the coax isn’t wired inside the house, you’ll need to either do it yourself or hire someone to do it. Depends on the company and type of home, but the cable company will often just get the cable to a box at the side of your house. You’re responsible for wiring inside your house unless you want to pay them to do that.

    I’d start by finding out if they have it wired up outside your house first.

  • National_Jellyfish@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Some things sound off to me. 1 The ISP wouldn’t send someone out since the previous tenant owes them money. That means that it had internet there before. This means you do have the connection from the ISP to your house. 2 Not all the ISPs have modem/routers that you have to plug into an Ethernet cable. Some have the COAX IN and Ethernet out. 3 where is the wire from your wall RJ45 terminated? Meaning - where does it go? Do you have a network closet that you haven’t seen yet? Some pictures would really help troubleshoot. Check your attic, closets, garage for a “ box” in the wall with some Ethernet cables, coax cables.