Questions tagged [coaxial-cable]
Coaxial cable is used to carry television signals. Most cable companies use this existing technology to also carry other digital signals (like Internet, digital TV, etc.). Use for questions about running and installing the cable.
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Why are most of my cable/coax wires disconnected?
I'm researching an ethernet-over-coax solution for my home. In my closet where all the cabling meet, all but two coax cables are disconnected. There are 14 cables altogether, with 12 cables entirely ...
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How do I properly feed coax through an outside wall?
I would like to add a new cable outlet to an outside wall and wanted to find out what kind of drill bit is needed to drill through and feed the coax cable as well as anything else to be mindful of. ...
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How do I remove this wall plate with no visible screws?
I'm amazed how complicated this wall plate is to remove. It is made of plastic and accommodates a phone jack and a coaxial cable. Please see the images that accompany this question.
I've searched it ...
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How can I test network and coax jacks?
We bought new house and I need to test network (RJ45) and coax jacks to see which ones are working. How can I do that without actually connecting computers/cable boxes?
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How do I terminate coaxial cable in a crimp on F type connector?
I've got some coaxial cable, and I'd like to put F type connectors on the end so I can use the cable to connect my TV to the Cable box. How do I put ends on the cable?
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How to detect whether there is a signal on TV cable
I'm not receiving TV in my room and the cable guy has determined that there is no signal on my coax outlet in the wall. There is a signal in other rooms, so there must be a broken or disconnected ...
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Installing Coax & Cat6 in 2-Gang with Electrical?
Using a 2-gang box, can I install a (1) outlet, (2) coax, and (3) Cat-6 line without code or interference issues?
I have an existing 1-gang box with electrical that I am running the coax and cat-6 ...
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AC Voltage on Coaxial Cable (Cable TV)
I have an issue with my cable box (with DVR). Every morning it displays the word "Boot". I have to reboot it in order to restore cable service. I called the cable company (Comcast) and they came ...
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How to poke coaxial cables out of a wall nicely?
I have coaxial cables that are poking out of walls in numerous places all over the house. I don't use them and I don't know why there's so many coming out of each hole. These were left by the previous ...
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TV Arcs with Cablebox through both Coax and HDMI
Here is our setup
Outlet in older house that was replaced with a GFI last year. (no issues until recent)
The GFI doesn't have a ground wire running up from the basement.
Just the white and black ...
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Running Coax cable to the upper floor
We are having AC installed in our new house and as a result we currently have two large ducts running against the wall of our dining room. The goal is to eventually have those concealed behind some ...
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TV Arcs with Cablebox through both Coax and HDMI [duplicate]
Here is our setup
Outlet in older house that was replaced with a GFI last year. (no issues until recent)
The GFI doesn't have a ground wire running up from the basement.
Just the white and black ...
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