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    Setting up hardwired network in new house (newbie)

    I currently have a gateway device (modem + router) that I'm renting from my ISP, but I'd like to get my own. I'm planning on buying a separate modem and a router.
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    Setting up hardwired network in new house (newbie)

    Correct about white wires (CATV). The cabinet on the left is for my security system. Do you have any specific suggestions for devices for testing the cables? Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OUFX38W/?tag=snbforums-20 What would I buy if I wanted to test speed? You didn't...
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    Setting up hardwired network in new house (newbie)

    The grey wires aren't connected to anything (see new attached pic), except for the one in this pic, where I don't know what's going on: https://www.snbforums.com/attachments/20170514_192603-jpg.9326/ The black are coax cables (pic attached). I'm not too concerned with these since I don't have...
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    Setting up hardwired network in new house (newbie)

    (Apologies in advance for the terminology which I'm sure is wrong in several places) Hello, home network newbie here who needs some help (ok.. a lot of help). This is a bit long winded with several questions, so please bear with me. A bit of background: I just moved into a new house. I'm...
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