Steve Simonis Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Per the title...i need someone to install a Cat6 cable between 2 rooms going above the ceiling. Google searches only produced a couple of companies that do more complex commercial installations, etc.. Any one you could recommend? I was thinking about a general handyman type, but some of the particulars like keeping the run away from existing electrical wires need someone with at least some basic knowledge. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 DIy ....... the tools are about 500-600bht. Crimp tool, cable ends, cable, cable tester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I know how to do it but I am in Bangkok. It's important that you get someone with the special (expensive) tools. I would ask in a local computer shop. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 10 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: It's important that you get someone with the special (expensive) tools. I would ask in a local computer shop. LAN tester 60bht https://www.lazada.co.th/products/lan-texter-i105336608-s105964973.html Crimp Tool 80bht https://www.lazada.co.th/products/lan-rj-45-rj-11-i124372691-s130225608.html 10x Connectors 40bht https://www.lazada.co.th/products/10-pcs-cat5-rj45-connector-cat5e-8p8c-modular-ethernet-cable-head-plug-gold-plated-cat-5-crimp-network-rj-45-connector-i224970841-s343790427.html 30m cable 90bht https://www.lazada.co.th/products/link-cable-cat5e-30-i100388194-s100446547.html Which of those do you think is expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, BritManToo said: DIy ....... the tools are about 500-600bht. Crimp tool, cable ends, cable, cable tester. I had a 500B tool and I had from time to time problems with bad connections. Then someone gave me a crimp tool which originally cost a couple of thousand THB - what a difference! If you want reliable connections and no headache better don't use the cheap tools... I just saw your 2nd post. Obviously it's up to you which tools you use. I can only report from my personal experience with cheap and expensive tools. There is a big difference. And the worst problems are if a connections work sometimes and then sometimes not or maybe it works with 100Mbps but not with 1Gbps reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: nd the worst problems are if a connections work sometimes and then sometimes not or maybe it works with 100Mbps but not with 1Gbps reliable. That's what the cable tester is for. Never had a failure after the tester 'tested' the cable as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, BritManToo said: That's what the cable tester is for. Never had a failure after the tester 'tested' the cable as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Get a cable made up at one of the computer plazas around town, or order from aliexpress? Easy to install if running across ceiling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 You dont need a crimp tool at all (evil things) and you generally don't need a tester either. Just use these: There are many different types available: modular, inline, shielded, surface mounted etc etc. None require any sort of specialist tool. Any electrician or competent DIY person can use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Simonis Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Thanks for the DIY advice. I've actually done network and telephone wiring before when I built my house back home, but I took a look up there and the construction isn't what I was expecting and completely unfamiliar to me. It's a suspended ceiling and the material is so thin I wouldn't walk on it...some widely spaced steel beams and panel frames between held up by suspension wires. The cabling and terminations I can do, but being a rented house I don't want to do some accidental damage so I would like to find somebody who is more experienced installing with this type of construction. Lot's of electrical wiring aleady laying across the ceiling (along with some disturbingly exposed junction boxes!) So the cable will have to be tied to the joists in some places. Being somewhat of an XXL farang (and not as young as i used to be) I'm not sure i can reach the corners where i want to drop the cable. Can be done somehow, as there is already some dead coax there. The BB3 guy laid some fiber in a corner in about 10 minutes. Would be great to find somebody like that who would moonlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 11 hours ago, Steve Simonis said: The BB3 guy laid some fiber in a corner in about 10 minutes. Would be great to find somebody like that who would moonlight. Call them and tell them you have a problem and ask for the same technician. When he comes your problems is suddenly not there anymore but while he is there maybe he wants to make a few extra bucks... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven2018 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 If you already have Wi-Fi in the house, just get an Access Point router - there should be 4 ports on the AP router for available use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkol Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 And in case you do not like/want Wireless LAN, you could use your existing electrical ciruit. A simple set of 2 Powerline adapters should cost you no more the 400 Baht, for example: D-LINK NETWORK POWER LINE AV500 KIT (DHP-309AV): https://www.dlink.co.th/product/av500-powerline-adapter-starter-kit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven2018 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 And in case you do not like/want Wireless LAN, you could use your existing electrical ciruit.A simple set of 2 Powerline adapters should cost you no more the 400 Baht, for example:D-LINK NETWORK POWER LINE AV500 KIT (DHP-309AV):https://www.dlink.co.th/product/av500-powerline-adapter-starter-kit/ That is a good option. I don't know if Thailand has Phased power like the U.S. does, if so and the electrical outlets are not on the same phase the two devices may not communicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 On 5/31/2019 at 7:17 AM, OneMoreFarang said: Call them and tell them you have a problem and ask for the same technician. When he comes your problems is suddenly not there anymore but while he is there maybe he wants to make a few extra bucks... ???? The technicians usually put a sticker with their phone number on their router or maybe it's written on the piece of paper when they installed it, would be easier to just call them directly. The technicians are independent contractors anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkol Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 @steven2018 D-LINK NETWORK POWER LINE AV500 KIT (DHP-309AV) has quite a few good reviews on Lazada, so my guess is it should work at your home too. It comes with a Thailand specific adapter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrasmussen Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 @steven2018D-LINK NETWORK POWER LINE AV500 KIT (DHP-309AV) has quite a few good reviews on Lazada, so my guess is it should work at your home too. It comes with a Thailand specific adapter too.I have been using these for a long time. Works great. Never had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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