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[FL] 300' of run. Was qouted $1800. Can I do this run myself?

Re: [FL] 300' of run. Was qouted $1800. Can I do this run myself

With that long a run, I believe you will also need a two way amplifier.
With that in mind, I see no reason why you could not run underground cable to the pole on your property. You might ask Cox what cable type they are planning on running. There are lower loss (and more expensive types than RG 11)
In some areas this would be a candidate for a fiber drop.

reply to Harry Drake
Search around the forums and you'll find that you're not the only one to consider a DIY approach here. In fact, I seem to remember one guy who bit the bullet and installed his own cheap cable, only to find that it was completely useless (the cable company wouldn't touch it), because you need special cable and probably other ancillary equipment in order to handle a run as long as his was. I'm not saying that it can't be done, but it may cost considerably more than you think it will.

reply to Harry Drake

I was just looking for internet. I don't know much about this stuff, and I have no idea what your talking about I am going to google it, but are these expensive? Would the cable company put them in? Thanks again for your input.

reply to Harry Drake
If it truely is only 300 feet. AN RG11 drop would work fine.

But remember the line cannot trespass on anyone elses property.

Plus, here if it was truely a 300 foot bury Cox would do it here free of charge (included in the install)

The $1800 and 5 year contract quote makes it seem there is a lot more to it than a 300 foot bury...

reply to Harry Drake

First off, thanks again for the responses guys, its really appreciated. Ok, so I did an exact measurement, its 306 feet. So I am trying to understand the layout of how to use the loco M2.

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Pole
So I build a weatherproof box
and install here. In it goes the
cable modem and the Loco M2.

300feet

House
Inside my house I have the little black box that had an Cat-5 out that goes to my computer.

Do I have this right?

Again, Why $1800 for 306 feet?

I would Call Cox back again... Unless that pole does not have a Tap at it Cox should so this free of charge with the Install...

Here is a diagram of a Tap:

»www.annsgarden.com/telecom/Tap&Traps.JPG

I don't know for sure if there is a tap, I was under the impression there was one from talking to the engineer. I will go inspect and re post. I personally couldn't believe they won't just put it in for free. I have gone to the local offices here in Gainesville 6 times to try and get this going. Each time they tell me that it could be cheaper with a contract and that I need to talk to the engineer. I then talked to the engineer and he said I had to talk to the office. I went back in forth about 3 times then threw my hands up in the air. I then used my company to call cox and see if the business part would come run a line and they quoted me the same thing. It seems insane not to just hook me up and start taking my money, but they have made it basically impossible to do so.

Ok I have walked out and checked and there is a tap above my poll. It doesn't have any of the the drops or traps on it, but there is a tap with a line running to it. As far as calling them back, I have had the engineer out to my property no joke 3 times, the last time I even took off work to come meet him and try to talk him into doing it. He just kept saying he would submit the bid. I have talked to the manager at the local office, a Mrs. Bartee, but to still no avail. It felt kinda ridiculous going in there the 6th time saying all the same stuff to the same person, and she pretty much gave me all the same answers. I know that if I knew the right person this would all be done, but I don't. In the mean time Bellsouth continues to make money off me providing the worst internet I personally have ever encountered. Disconnects anytime it thunders, never downloading faster than 70kbs no matter what, etc. I need Cox's help!!!

Will you register here?

Done

Maybe you could get an estimate on this from a local electrical contractor or two for comparison (for the burial from pole to house).

I am intrigued by the idea of using the loco m2. I have been doing some reading, but there are still things I don't understand. So I install the loco m2 on the pole where my internet is coming in. I install my weatherproof box on the pole and put my cable modem in it. I run a cat-5 cord from the modem to the back of the loco m2 and seal around the cord where it comes out of the box. I am now broadcasting my signal across my property. I go into my house that is 300 feet away and put what? This is where I don't know, is there something else I need to purchase to receive the signal? Do I need to do something to protect my signal from being used? I have a router in my house, can this pick up the signal? Also, it appears this way, but I have to ask. This is going to be able to handle a 15 Mbs connection right? Its not going to be slowed down by weather or anything is it?

Ok cool. I have done just that and it all makes sense now. I didn't realize it was a line of sight. I really can't thank u enough for your help. I am going to order the stations tommorrow and give cox a call. I will post and let you guys know how it's going.

reply to Harry Drake
Ok so I have ordered the nano m5's and they should be in on Thursday. I built a two by two foot "shed" out of t1-11 and put a shingle roof on it . I installed this shed on a four by four pole next to the telephone pole. I ran electricity to the shed and wired in a socket. I then called cox and they came to install. They kind of laughed at my setup, but said they would install if I grounded the "shed". I am installing a ground today and will be calling them back. So it looks like this is going to work... I will update after cox installs and throw some pictures up when the nanostation arrives. Thanks everyone again for your imput.