Subj : PoE Window Passthroug To : Ky Moffet From : Barry Martin Date : Sat Nov 22 2025 07:00:00 Hi Ky! > > Not really ChitChat but as this is where we are congregating.... > KM> Cuz we're all lost. > But I was following Mike! KM> Where's he going?? I don't know but so far lookins interesting! > > What I am considering is PoE. Swap out the wireless camera (put it > > elsewhere). I know to use outdoor-rated Ethernet cable; the big thing > KM> Make sure the cable is the real thing -- solid copper wire, not > KM> aluminum coated with copper, which is a current common scam. It's > KM> to where if it's not a known source, it's better to buy wire and > KM> clips and make your own. > Good tip on the metals. Even thought low voltage copper and aluminum > don't play nice. KM> Mostly the complaint is that aluminum has such poor network KM> transmission qualities compared to copper that you end up KM> replacing the cable anyway. But I expect it might also overheat KM> used for PoE. That would be bad! I'd think if they wanted to use aluminum to save over copper the overheating problem is solved by using a thick gauge, but then probably the reason for using aluminum over copper is to save money, so using more aluminum tends to defeat the savings. KM> Came across many complaints while I was looking for a wholesale KM> source for the Starlink cable, which needs to do PoE KM> (snow-melting heater in the antenna). Fake (aluminum core) cables KM> abound. -- The cable they ship in the kit was way too short, and KM> I didn't like $150 for theirs at retail! Yesterday I purchased the supplies for the project: the outdoor-rated Ethernet cable is "100% pure copper" (even the insulation?!). The material for the through-the-window adapter was not stated. There was also a Starlink adaptor for some semi-astronomical amount. > KM> Having a similar aversion to holing the stucco, I ran the > KM> starlink cable through an old electric service hole I found under > KM> the current electric service box. So long as it's at right angles > KM> to the flow of power it shouldn't interfere or overheat. > I know there are not any 'secret passages': inside walls were replaced > when removed the original paneling. I did add an (electric) outlet plus > two Ethernet ports while the walls were open; never thought of needing > any outside! KM> Yeah, I think if I were building a house nowadays, I'd include KM> weatherproof portals for cables and such. Several of them. And KM> conduit big enough to drag cable through, if I had to. Right. When we built on the Master Bedroom I did run a low-voltage multi-conductor cable from the basement to the second floor (where the bedroom is) in case needed. So far no. Should have run an Ethernet line too just in case -- don't need (so far). When remodelled the Dining Room/Family Room I did run a couple of Ethernet cables -- one eventually was put into use. Wireless is good - when it works! ¯ ® ¯ BarryMartin3@MyMetronet.NET ® ¯ ® .... WiFi Password `2444666668888888'. I get asked and say `12345678'! --- MultiMail/Win32 v0.47 þ wcECHO 4.2 ÷ ILink: The Safe BBS þ Bettendorf, IA þ RNET 2.10U: ILink: Techware BBS þ Hollywood, Ca þ www.techware2k.com --- QScan/PCB v1.20a / 01-0462 * Origin: ILink: CFBBS | cfbbs.no-ip.com (454:1/1) .