What's the best way to run a temporary eth cable? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I'm planning out my next homelab when I move soon. I have the floor plans and it looks like the best place for my computer is not centrally located, so the Wi-Fi won't be ideal. I'd like to run the cables a short distance so the router would be in a better spot.

I'm just renting and will likely only be here for a year so I don't want to do any drilling. I just want to secure the cables somehow to the crease where the wall and ceiling meet.

The total length will only be about 20 feet to the router.

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[-] aprilmay 16 points 1 year ago

I use a long cable and command brand sticky cable clips to route the cable around door frames to get where it needs to go

[-] jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

I'll look at that. My main concern is leaving a residue or taking paint off with it but command strips are usually good about that.

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