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SparkyNuts
Dec 19, 2022Aspirant
Desktop - Wire to Orbi 750 Satellite or Use Desktop's Network Adapter?
Currently, we have Xfinity -> Xfinity Modem -> Orbi Router->Desktop via wire. Other stuff in the houses uses the WiFi, but the desktop is wired. Everything works well. Soon, we'll be switching ...
SparkyNuts
Dec 19, 2022Aspirant
CrimpOnThey sort of put the drop where I asked. I asked that they put the drop near the point at which the Xifnity cable and old phone lines enter the house. All the utility stuff is in the same area. I also asked that they be sure the wires can get to the crawlsapce from where they put the drop. The drop installer did put the box on the exterior of the house near the other utilities, but he put it to the garage, which is on a slab (naturally, I guess) and so from that wall you cannot access the crawlspace. It was a slight miscommunication.
The Xfinity wire runs about 50feet under the crawlspace to a point just under the office in the house, where the wire comes up between the joists, into the wall and that's where the Xfinity modem plugs in. Ideally, I'd have the fiber go all the way to the office as well, but I don't think the installer, when they return to finish up, will run cable through the crawlspace or, if they do, I"m not sure they'll use conduit.
CrimpOn
Dec 19, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Bummer. When he comes out, act very sad "oh dear, how am I going to get it over to the OFFICE?? I am SO SCREWED. Poor Me" (and offer him money to extend the drop to the office.)