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Hi Everyone!
I searched and can't find an answer to my question. Actually, the answer may exist and I don't recognize it. I would be very appreciative of any assistance you can give!
SITUATION:
In my house, we have a PC and two Real Computers (MacBook Pro each running OSX 10.4.11). The internet DSL Modem/Router is a 2WIRE 2701HG-B. It is billed as an Internet Gateway-Router-Hub-Wireless Access Point. We can't use wireless in all places in the house because we have radiant barrier installed, thus hindering the signal. So, my "Genius" idea was to hardwire the network for the PC (2nd floor) and for one MacBook Pro when used in my office, in the basement. The 2WIRE device is half-way in between, covering the living area of the house. (Bad-To-No Signal in the basement & the PC doesn't have wireless, just a 10-100 card.)
ATTEMPTED SOLUTION:
My work involved running CAT5e cable to 4 areas. I wired the RJ-45 jacks to EIA/TIA 568B pattern. Each jack runs to a Punch-Down Block in the basement. At the block, all of the Orange/Whites are connected together, All of the Oranges are connected together, etc- through wire #8. Each jack is wired to the same EIA/TIA 568B pattern.
RESULTS:
The 2WIRE unit has Four RJ-45 jacks on it, marked "Ethernet". When I connect any (or more than one) of the computers directly to the 2WIRE, life is good and everything works, including the PC. But, when I connect a cable from the 2WIRE to a wall jack and a cable from a different jack to any computer, there is no internet access.
FAILED SOLUTIONS TRIED:
I've wired Ethernet jacks in many,many building in my job as an electrician. But, that's as far as it ever got. The technical people took it from there!
I traced every wire and tested each for continuity, opens and shorts to any other wire in its bundle or anyplace else. All tested OK (Except for my shoes from 4096 trips up and down the stairs!) The cables I am using to connect to the 2WIRE & Computers to the wall jacks were called "Patch" cables, as in Pin One on each end has the same wire. (If I hold the ends with the clips down and each cable entry facing away, all the wires are in the same order.)
MAYBE?:
Is it possible that I should use Reversed cables between the computers and the jacks and the 2WIRE to a jack? (Where Pin One on one end is the same wire as Pin 8 on the other.) Or do I need a Cross Over cable where some wires are switched?
Or is it (more likely) possible I'm crazy and this idea won't work at all? I hate to use a wireless range extender, as the PC still won't work unless I ditch a card inside and replace it with a wireless card and I can't put the 2WIRE next to the PC to plug it directly in because the wireless signal won't reach the basement office.
Again, I sure appreciate any help you folks can direct my way!
Thanks Very Much,
Paul
I searched and can't find an answer to my question. Actually, the answer may exist and I don't recognize it. I would be very appreciative of any assistance you can give!
SITUATION:
In my house, we have a PC and two Real Computers (MacBook Pro each running OSX 10.4.11). The internet DSL Modem/Router is a 2WIRE 2701HG-B. It is billed as an Internet Gateway-Router-Hub-Wireless Access Point. We can't use wireless in all places in the house because we have radiant barrier installed, thus hindering the signal. So, my "Genius" idea was to hardwire the network for the PC (2nd floor) and for one MacBook Pro when used in my office, in the basement. The 2WIRE device is half-way in between, covering the living area of the house. (Bad-To-No Signal in the basement & the PC doesn't have wireless, just a 10-100 card.)
ATTEMPTED SOLUTION:
My work involved running CAT5e cable to 4 areas. I wired the RJ-45 jacks to EIA/TIA 568B pattern. Each jack runs to a Punch-Down Block in the basement. At the block, all of the Orange/Whites are connected together, All of the Oranges are connected together, etc- through wire #8. Each jack is wired to the same EIA/TIA 568B pattern.
RESULTS:
The 2WIRE unit has Four RJ-45 jacks on it, marked "Ethernet". When I connect any (or more than one) of the computers directly to the 2WIRE, life is good and everything works, including the PC. But, when I connect a cable from the 2WIRE to a wall jack and a cable from a different jack to any computer, there is no internet access.
FAILED SOLUTIONS TRIED:
I've wired Ethernet jacks in many,many building in my job as an electrician. But, that's as far as it ever got. The technical people took it from there!
I traced every wire and tested each for continuity, opens and shorts to any other wire in its bundle or anyplace else. All tested OK (Except for my shoes from 4096 trips up and down the stairs!) The cables I am using to connect to the 2WIRE & Computers to the wall jacks were called "Patch" cables, as in Pin One on each end has the same wire. (If I hold the ends with the clips down and each cable entry facing away, all the wires are in the same order.)
MAYBE?:
Is it possible that I should use Reversed cables between the computers and the jacks and the 2WIRE to a jack? (Where Pin One on one end is the same wire as Pin 8 on the other.) Or do I need a Cross Over cable where some wires are switched?
Or is it (more likely) possible I'm crazy and this idea won't work at all? I hate to use a wireless range extender, as the PC still won't work unless I ditch a card inside and replace it with a wireless card and I can't put the 2WIRE next to the PC to plug it directly in because the wireless signal won't reach the basement office.
Again, I sure appreciate any help you folks can direct my way!
Thanks Very Much,
Paul