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J4Jeremy
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How can I run my Contour Host over Cat5 cable

I have Cox/cable service for the first time ever.. When I built my house, I had RG6 installed to all locations in the event this would happen one day.

I have a few random channels that are pixelated.  After a ton of trouble shooting, the tech ran made a long cable and effectively replaced my installed RG-6.  Problem went away.. :(  This is a two story house and there is no way to get a new RG6 installed.

I have CAT5 at that location and would like to effectively convert my Cox cable to CAT5 and back to RG-6 to eliminate this problem.

Are there any suggestions out there??

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  • Tecknowhelp's avatar
    Tecknowhelp
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    Cox cable boxes can't run on CAT5. Why would want to change to CAT5 if your just going to be changing back?

  • J4Jeremy's avatar
    J4Jeremy
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    I understand that the box is not "meant" to run over cat5.  I have no way of replacing my supposedly defective RG6 in the house, however I have cat5 at that location.

    I would like to media convert to cat5 from the splitter to the host.  Its a necessity OR I just deal with having multiple channels that are pixelated.  Need options if you have them.

    I have found this, however I don't know what frequency ranges I need to be concerned with.  Anyone know?

    http://www.hdtvsupply.com/mux-500302.html

  • Tecknowhelp's avatar
    Tecknowhelp
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    That may work but I have never heard or seen anyone do it. Wouldn't be something I would put in my house, that's all I can say. Maybe someone else can help.