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submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi all, I’m trying to run a Ethernet cable to my home office in a house built in the 60s. This connection is unlabeled and I’m not sure what it is. Can I somehow replace it with an Ethernet cable? I’m new to all of this and did some poking around in the sub but I’m not really sure what I’m looking at or what I’m in for. I don’t have any coaxial cables that I can utilize (unless they are hidden behind a wall? Any easy way to find those?). Thank you.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

What's the plate look like on the other side?

Odds are it is some form of telephone system wiring. Those small wires should lead to larger bundled wires you may be able to use as a fish line.

If you cant use them to pull, fell free to just cut them off.