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TenOC
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Jul 13, 2018

Internet connection not working -- CAT5e

My RV is 300 feet from my S&B home. About 5 years ago I ran (in a pvc conduit) a underground gel filled CAT5e cable from the S&B to the RV. I got good service at the RV with about the same speed as at the S&B.

I have now returned from 6 weeks on the road. I no longer have internet service at the RV. I do not know if there was any type of storm damage or other thing that could have "knock out" the cable while I was on the road.

I have tested the cable and I get a "pass" with one of these tester.

CAT5 Tester

Even with a "good pass" cable I can not connect to the internet. Is there some other type of tester that I can use to find out what is wrong?
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Jul 13, 2018
    MarkTwain wrote:
    Contact your Internet provider and explain the situation? solution?Since AT&T did not run the 300 foot cable, they do not want to help.

    Can you get internet wirelessly?

    300 feet is too far for wireless


    Could your CAT5e have a break in the wiring? If there is a break the cable would not test good

    Try connecting a new CAT5e from RV to House above ground to test your older CAT5e cable. That is my last choice since 300 feet of CAT5 will cost almost $50.00
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Jul 13, 2018
    rk911 wrote:
    do you have internet st the house?


    Yes, I still have internet at the house
  • MarkTwain's avatar
    MarkTwain
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2018
    Contact your Internet provider and explain the situation? solution? Can you get internet wirelessly? Could your CAT5e have a break in the wiring? Try connecting a new CAT5e from RV to House above ground to test your older CAT5e cable.

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