what else could be wrong?

Question

im trying to put my computer downstairs but my modem is upstairs. when i ran the wire to downstairs somethings gone wrong or something, it would not find the internet, to put it downstairs i spliced the wire and put it in a cover of a box thats made for ethernet wires and i did that on both ends. the wire had been pinched in a few spots so i pulled it back and re-slpiced it to make sure that none of the wires had been broken. finally the computer started to read that the wire was there but when i went to get on the internet, it said that the page couldnt be found. i went and looked at me ip addresses and everything and none of them were there. so i brought it back upstairs and plugged it in the modem itself and it found everything, but then it lost all the address again when i took it downstairs. is something wrong with my internet, computer or wire? could you give suggestions on how to fix it or what to do about it. my dad wants it out of the upstairs and i cant afford the wireless.

Answer 1

the problem is definitely with wiring.
my first question is why you spliced the wire.
Just put a plug on the end and plug it directly into your modem.
second, you should probably be using a router for security anyway and you can plug directly into that.

splicing is a terrible thing to do, even if you know what you are doing. Some connections require a straight wiring and some require what is called a cross-over wiring.

double check your connections.
second check that your splice area has the wires twisted right up to the end and that each twisted wire is pushed away from the others.

My biggest suggestion is run one wire and put the correct connectors on the end, also being carefull the twists are up in the connector. the connectors are less than a buck and a simple tool is about 5 bucks.

If you do decide to go with a router -- a big recommendation from me, you still need the connectors directly on the end.

good luck

Answer 2

im not sure if im understanding exactly what your saying but based on my understanding what you did is cut the wire and then reput the ethernet ends on both sides if that's right then most likely its a problem with the wire, when you put the ends on the ethernet wire you have to have a special tool called crimp tool (like this one http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Crimping-Tool-Ratchet-19579/dp/B00006HTBR/ref=pd_bbs_4/103-3888362-3170216?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1172963523&sr=8-4) that pushes the pins and lock them so the end dosent move, you also have to have the wires in certain oreder for them to function properly (this is a diagram http://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/ethernetcables.html)
and finally the ethernet wires are sensitive so you are not supposed to have any sharp bends in them.
you will probebly also need a testing tool to make sure the wire is working correctly

Answer 3

Most of your question is incomprehensible, but use the instructions here to check what you did with your cable.

http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5E.aspx