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cable for UPC broadband

  • 27-10-2010 10:36am
    #1
    thebourke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭


    I am thinking about getting UPC broadband/tv package installed in the place where i rent..
    The TV is downstairs and I have my computer upstairs...
    The cable that is in the house is fine for the tv, but if i want to run a cable upstais for my pc, will UPC provide this for me?
    Or can anyone direct me where i can get this type of cable..they say if you do the install yourself you don't have to pay for the installation charge...


Comments

  • #2
    lawdable
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭lawdable


    Have a look at this thread before you book the UPC:

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056063697


  • #3
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    lawable, your one man crusade against UPC is both misinformed and pointless. If you can't answer the question that someone has, then don't post at all.


  • #4
    Mountjoy Mugger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭Mountjoy Mugger


    If the machine is located upstairs, they would usually expect you to connect wirelessly. However, that doesn't get you the speed a wired connection will get.

    You need a Cat 5 or better cable, if you want to run it to your PC. You might have to drill through the ceiling/floor.

    Most IT supply shops will have it in stock, or you can get it online. Be aware, if you go the wireless route, you will not get the optimum speeds.

    HTH


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