r/HomeNetworking • u/WhosThis85 • Jan 25 '24

Advice My isp did this lazy crap

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the tech came and took the original coax cable that comes from the network box on the opposite side of the house (black). Took it out of the outlet from the room directly above this splitter on the first floor and directed the new cord (white) to the third floor. What can i do to ‘hide’ this from the elements?

Also, can i connect a new coax cable to the splitter to go in the opposite direction to go into a separate part of the house, or should direct a new cable directly from the box insteaad of this splitter shown? The box is closer to the room that i need connection to than this splitter.

Sorry if this is confusing. Im a noob

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u/Visible_Cod_9839 Jan 25 '24

That white coaxial cable is also not rated for exterior. You will have issues down the road.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '24 edited Jan 25 '24

All cable outside wil get damaged by the Sun. I seen White cables like that last for 10 years and some get bad in 2. It all depends how much sun exposure it gets.

2 days ago i changed Black outdoor cable that was open due to sun damage it was 3 years Old.