Fiber optic cable is used to run high-speed Internet into a location. Questions should be about running the cable. Questions about setting up networks using the cable can be asked on https://superuser.com
Questions tagged [fiber-optic]
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Can an incoming optical fiber cable be wired internally in a house's walls?
I am building a new home, and want to get fiber internet installed in it. In my current home, the fiber is wired externally on walls, above doors and finally into the living room through a drilled hole. I want this wire to be installed internally…
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Running fiber line
I’m getting ready to finish my basement (well, hire a contractor to do it). Fiber internet is supposed to be available in my neighborhood soon. I don’t have any fiber in the house though. I figure it will be much easier to run some now than to try…
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How can I plan for fiberoptic cable installation during a remodel?
I'm in the middle of remodeling my home and am wondering if there is anything that would be ideal to do now that would make a fiber install later more straightforward.
My main concerns are with the exterior, both aesthetics and pursuing modern…
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Running fiber between buildings. How to enter enter/exit building with proper bend radius?
I'm looking at running some OM3 fiber (outdoor, armored), 6 strand between two residential buildings (think from a house to a garage for example). It's about 150ft total.
I do not want to run copper (ground loop concerns, grounding in general,…
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Do I need to replace this old telephone wiring?
My house was built in 1965, and I am not sure when this wiring is from.
I haven't had internet connection issues in the past. When I upgraded to the AT&T Fiber network due to working from home, the Fiber installer mentioned that this wiring appeared…
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