Running an ethernet cable from Router to ps3 (air ducts, rated, table)

[jimboburnsy]

Originally Posted by Norsky1

Does this really happen?

Unless you have a bunch of demolition material with removed electrical and plumbing components stacked up in your driveway (and even then not always), no this doesn't really happen. Just a joke.

Originally Posted by LAB6120

Never heard of such a thing-why would a code enforcement officer make a surprise visit to my home to inspect it. Op go ahead and run the wire-I see no harm in doing so-just make sure if you have metal ducts, that the wire doesn't snag.

More or less what I was getting at...

[jimboburnsy]

Originally Posted by Bydand

If you are going to do that, make sure it is "plenum" rated cable. That way the dust and humidity won't bother it. I don't believe you are really supposed to, but.... Honestly I don't see where it will bother one little thing if you do.

Is the environment in a return duct really that different from the environment in the living space?

[Moth]

I have to do the same thing as my computer is too far from the router.

You could run it outside, through the basement, or the attic. Means drilling some holes.

[mparikh05]

I just solved this dilemna myself: Router to PS3 - try a router with wireless N

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by jimboburnsy

Is the environment in a return duct really that different from the environment in the living space?

Yes it is different. There is more air flow and a higher concentration of dust and air borne particles moving with that air flow. If there wasn't a difference there would be no need to make or require plenum rated wire and cable.

[f_m]

Originally Posted by Bydand

Yes it is different. There is more air flow and a higher concentration of dust and air borne particles moving with that air flow. If there wasn't a difference there would be no need to make or require plenum rated wire and cable.

Temperature range is different too, if it's heated and cooled. Some of the materials are not designed to be heat resistant and could melt slightly (especially if you bought some cheapo stuff).

[jimboburnsy]

Originally Posted by f_m

Temperature range is different too, if it's heated and cooled. Some of the materials are not designed to be heat resistant and could melt slightly (especially if you bought some cheapo stuff).

Well, the return ducts between first and second floor living space wouldn't be any more heated or cooled than the home's living space.

Bydand: You would definitely know better than I, its just counterintuitive to me that dust and airflow would have that much of an effect on data cable sheathing.

[f_m]

Originally Posted by jimboburnsy

Well, the return ducts between first and second floor living space wouldn't be any more heated or cooled than the home's living space.

Bydand: You would definitely know better than I, its just counterintuitive to me that dust and airflow would have that much of an effect on data cable sheathing.

Here are the definitions Belden has for this, it is mainly for safety so the material doesn't catch fire and spread flame or fumes.

What does plenum mean?

I agree that the return ducts wouldn't be any hotter or colder, but nothing stops someone from installing the cables through heated/cooled ductwork.

[weiyan8]

One of my buddies had the same problem. He had wireless but it wasn't fast enough to stream movies so he wanted a direct ethernet connection. He ended up getting this cool little adapter: Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter (http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters/HDX101.aspx - broken link)

It converts a regular power outlet into an ethernet outlet. He said it works. Not sure how much it cost but may be worth a look. Would definitely be easier than running a cable all over the house.

[Eusibius2]

Get cat-6 plenum rated. You'll appreciate the future proofing. Plenum rated is a must for any duct work.