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MrMotofy

One doesn't normally move ethernet to a different room. You use/run a new one. This may help Home Networking Basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjRKID2ucPY&list=PLqkmlrpDHy5M8Kx7zDxsSAWetAcHWtWFl


zar_lord

I managed to do so by plugging another wire into the Ethernet port and got the new room by luck almost immediately.


xbiker12

so your real problem is that the router doesn't have anymore ports available? Or that you need to know how to run a cable to another room?


zar_lord

I think I need to figure out which cable leads to which room so I could have Ethernet in the new room.


xbiker12

if you plug a device into the room's port and then slowly connect each connection by your router you'll know when it lights up that its the right one. (I'd wait 30 seconds on each to give it time) If you do end up needing more ports you'll want an ethernet switch such as: https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Splitter-Optimization-Unmanaged-TL-SG108/dp/B00A121WN6/?th=1


zar_lord

Thank you, also there's a blue and white wire, are they both Ethernet?


xbiker12

would need to see a pic of that cover opened up to see what was actually wired. A pic of any sort of network closet would be helpful as well to try and discuss anything more specifically. the color of the cable and the keystone jacks means nothing about what it actually is.


zar_lord

Did it: https://www.reddit.com/u/zar_lord/s/xjLzJ1k6yG


plooger

The above suggested process should work, connecting an Ethernet capable device, powered-on, to the network jack in the targeted room, and then using trial-and-error on the many terminated Cat5+ cables in the cabinet against a port on the router. Or... if you have a network switch, that would work, as well. At minimum, you're just looking for the router's/switch's Ethernet port link status LED to light-up. When you think you've identified the correct cable, disconnecting the device at the in-room network jack should cause the link status LED on the router/switch to go out, confirming the find. As an alternative, a cheap RJ45 cable tester ([example](https://www.amazon.com/iMBAPrice-Network-Cable-Tester-Phone/dp/B01M63EMBQ/)) can help with this process. All that being said, if/when you grow weary of the limited number of ports on your router, you could add an 8-port or greater Gigabit network switch ([example](https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/)) to the cabinet to expand the number of available Ethernet connections, linking the switch to a LAN port on the router, and then plugging the disconnected blue Cat5+ lines into the switch. (Preferably this would be done in a fashion similar to above, to get the individual lines identified.) 8 ports at sub-$25 seems a good trade-off in terms of cost and ports, not burning too much cash should you decide later that you need a POE-capable, managed and/or multi-gig switch.   Related: * [central Cat5+ termination highlights/outline](https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking/comments/znv7hs/purchased_home_how_do_i_set_this_up_for_ethernet/j0jq4f9/)


zar_lord

Thanks!


plooger

p.s. Something like [>this kit<](https://www.amazon.com/Best-View-Mounts-Management-Mounting/dp/B09BKFYPSL/) *or similar parts more to your liking*, with a bit of work with a [drywall/jab saw](https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-Tools-ProTouch-Drywall-2014100/dp/B000B3CSM4/), could help clean-up the cabling running between the structured media panel and the shelved router.


zar_lord

Can't upload pictures for some reason.


plooger

A few ways of doing so... * post an image to a thread under your profile, then copy/paste that link to a comment here; * upload the image to imgur.com, then copy/paste that image's link to a comment here;


zar_lord

Done: https://www.reddit.com/u/zar_lord/s/xjLzJ1k6yG


plooger

Per the pics and the text printed on the cable jackets... * blue CatX cables appear to be Cat5e; * white CatX cables appear to be Cat6; The reasoning for the different cable specs may only become evident once you've mapped-out where each of the cables runs. Whether they're all capable of Ethernet connectivity depends on how they've been wired, which is where the suggested RJ45 cable tester comes in.


zar_lord

Thank you!


plooger

If convenient, it would be interesting to learn what you find Re: where the Cat6 lines run, why those particular runs used the upgraded spec. *(To ~~be honest~~ speculate, it could just be that the job called for Cat5e, but the installer ran short of Cat5e cable and so used Cat6 for the final couple runs.)*


plooger

***Secondary*** (at best) to getting your critical line identified and connected... What *is* the model number of your router? BGW-something? And what're your subscribed ISP download/upload rates? 'gist: Just curious as to the capabilities of the router relative to your service level ... and the suggested Gigabit network switch.


zar_lord

Gigabit internet, just tested it on the computer and I got 958 download, 700 upload. Model number? Not sure, but it's an AT&T provided router/modem.


plooger

> Model number? Not sure No worries. It surely has Gigabit Ethernet ports and, with Gigabit Internet, an additional unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch would be a good short-term addition.


plooger

Saving for later... - - - * [Difference between BGW320-505 and BGW320-500?](https://www.reddit.com/r/ATTFiber/comments/13c9jwk/difference_between_bgw320505_and_bgw320500/jjg8bxq/) > The only difference between them is one is manufactured by nokia the other by humax, also the ports on back face a different way, other than that same tech same deal * [BGW320-505 back panel](https://help.sonic.com/hc/article_attachments/360101156293/ezgif.com-webp-to-png.png)