[wlasowicz]

I have 3 blue cables which I did not look at closely could be cat wire but built in fall of 2015 if they are cat wire it is wire as for 3 phone jacks I do not have the crimping tool to crimp a ethernet connecter . Yes it could be done if they are cat wires but I already bought a new cable modem/router 2 years ago so beside making ethernet connections I still would have to go out and buy new hardware for the internet side of the puzzle. Im looking what the cheapest and easiest way to solve this issue If I'm going to go that route I would go to century link fiber optic internet which I not ready to do yet until my hardware gets aged out.
I have fiber optic at my primary home 500 up 500 down Its been a flat $50 a month for the last 5 plus years none of this dog and pony show with comcast and spectrum that you have to haggle every year to 2 over pricing

[metoo21]

Is your cable modem/router a single unit? If you don't use a landline, the ends can be changed to ethernet. Then connect modem inside the low voltage box and put the router at the most convenient spot in the home. Then you can use the cable that currently runs from the low voltage box to the TV for your antenna cable.

Does Century link provide a modem and router at no charge? I assume you may have Xfinity/concast now. Do they offer a free router and modem?

I'm sure you could find someone that can help with the ethernet connections.

Splitting the installation of the internet hardware and using the current coax cable to the TV would be the simplest/cleanest installation. And if you wanted TV in all 3 locations, you'd just need a splitter and perhaps a preamp installed in the low voltage box. Splitting the cable at the bedroom to add to the back of the TV will decrease signal to the TV.

[wlasowicz]

I own a single cable modem/router. Any way I completed the setup. The antenna is on the roof with coax going thru the top face of the siding thru the attic above the garage thru the same hole the existing cables run thru into the low voltage box It was not a easy job. I cut a small access hole in the wall below the ceiling roughly where the existing cables come thru the wall plate. Put into a low voltage box with a solid outlet cover to trim the hole out. I now about 70 channels ( 10 to 15 are garbage) versus the 10 basic cable streaming channels and will same about $55 a month for just TV.

[metoo21]

Thanks for the update. Glad it all worked out.

[jpvillager]

Do not go into a hot attic. Had a service install an additional run. Asked him what do they do when it is hot? It's up to the installer. He said installers have died in a hot attic. If you have a heat stroke you loose all control including ability to get out. Everyone tolerates heat differently.

[pikeselectric]

Originally Posted by wlasowicz

Hi
Has anyone worked in the attic of colony patio villa? Granted this is not something most people should try as it should be left someone who probably worked in a maintenance skilled trade as I was. I plan on putting a antenna up and running the coaxial cable to the low voltage panel in the garage. I know some patio villas they installed 4 coaxial boxes but mind only 3. 1 in each bedroom and the 3rd on the interior living room wall. So from the panel box I have 3 feeds but need one for the internet which I like to put next to the one for the tv in the living. Yes i can run it along the baseboard etc. but I prefer a professional looking job. So anyone who has any experiences working in attic your advice would be helpful in planning Besides being hot are the rafter joists 16 or 24 on center. Is there room from the garage to the center of the house and anything else
Thks

Hi there
Casandra with Pike's Electric here!
We actually offer FREE estimates on this type of installation. Depending on the model home/villa, the attic space can be tight. We recommend someone licensed, and insured, to handle this type of work for you. Give us a call and we would be happy to discuss a FREE estimate appointment visit to your home.
If you are seeing this, mention you saw us on Talk of The Villages for a SPECIAL discount
- Casandra 352-748-6251

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by wlasowicz

Hi
Has anyone worked in the attic of colony patio villa? Granted this is not something most people should try as it should be left someone who probably worked in a maintenance skilled trade as I was. I plan on putting a antenna up and running the coaxial cable to the low voltage panel in the garage. I know some patio villas they installed 4 coaxial boxes but mind only 3. 1 in each bedroom and the 3rd on the interior living room wall. So from the panel box I have 3 feeds but need one for the internet which I like to put next to the one for the tv in the living. Yes i can run it along the baseboard etc. but I prefer a professional looking job. So anyone who has any experiences working in attic your advice would be helpful in planning Besides being hot are the rafter joists 16 or 24 on center. Is there room from the garage to the center of the house and anything else
Thks

Do not own a villa but have worked in my attic. Villas have less space than ours. Person working up there must be small, thin,agile, and a contortionist. Do not wait much longer. Not long after temps are in the 90's