Inside Wiring for Fiber

Hey BritaReyn. Thanks for reaching out to us, and we'd be happy to help with your wiring question. 

The wiring you will need will be dependent on what you're using your internet service for. If it's for gaming, then we'd suggest higher speed cables but it's for just internet use then you can use the basic cables.

For your Ethernet cable, you can use a CAT6 Ethernet cable for your internet service. You can also check here for Ethernet Cables that we offer. 

Please let us know if you have any further questions. 

Robert, AT&T Community Specialist

Hi Robert,

Thank you.

It will be for normal internet use, no gaming and Uverse TV.

So what type of fiber line?

And what type of ethernet cables?

Thanks for letting us know, BritaReyn.

Thank you. 

The ATT system requirements tell me about the computers for WiFi but not about wiring for the below. My ceilings are down right now and I am running these lines for the new upcoming plan.  I hope this makes sense. 

I am getting a new plan once the fiber is hooked up.

Right now I have Internet 24 but with after the remodel will be hooking to fiber plan 300 or 500. 

I will have 4 TV's connected by a Ethernet Switch box and Ethernet cables, with 1 connection to main ATT modem/box/router  and then 4 lines out to the bedrooms. 

So I need some advice on the Ethernet Switch Box and type of cables? 

Also the main fiber line running from where ATT hooks up outside to the main ATT modem/box/Router in house. 

What type of fiber line should that be? 

My main computer will be wireless connection and near the main ATT box and my laptop will be used with wireless and in the master with a Ethernet line for extender, if that will even be needed. 

Thank you!!

Hello, BritaReyn.

As Robert said, you can use Cat6 cables (from any store that sells them). When it comes to the switch box, we can't make a recommendation for one, as it's not AT&T equipment.

Let us know if you have more questions.

Aminah, AT&T Community Specialist

Consult with your electrician as many of them install Ethernet cabling. They may not be familiar with fiber but may know contractors that work with it. Best thing to do is have empty conduit from where fiber will enter the home to your network area. 3/4 inch diameter, pull tape installed with no 90 degree bends. Att tech can use the pull tape to pull fiber to the network area. 

The fiber is SC/APC connectors both ends… available in a variety of lengths if wanting to purchase and install your own instead of conduit.

https://www.amazon.com/PacSatSales-Single-SIMPLEX-Fiber-Optic/dp/B08QDRKWCL/ref=sr_1_8?crid=WCEG0K0FQCUO&keywords=Sc%2Fapc%2Bfiber&qid=1673933732&s=industrial&sprefix=sc%2Fapc%2Bfibe%2Cindustrial%2C1523&sr=1-8&th=1

Thank you all so much for the help. 

I learned a lot yesterday looking at this and getting the tech terms down. 

So I got all my lines. 

One final question: 

The new ATT gateway/modem that will be put up once ATT comes out to hook up the service, How may Ethernet ports on the back?  I am trying to determine if I even need a Ethernet switch. 

Each of current AT&T Gateways have 4 Ethernet ports integrated with the system. All LAN ports support 100/100/1000 Ethernet Auto sync ports.

The newest AT&T Gateway the BGW320's support a Port 1 of it's 4 ports. That supports speeds of 5 Gbps on the LAN. It can work as a standard 1 Gbps auto sync port but it also supports 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps.

Dave

Thank you . 

The Ethernet ports will be for , 4 TVs and one extender for the master bedroom as it will be furthest from the main modem. 

My computers will run off wireless.  Main computer being by main modem and laptop in master off the extender if needed. 

Just thinking about that now.....I will get a switch but not the 8 port that I have maybe a smaller one so I can run the TVs from the switch and have open ones for computers if that changes.