What Kind of Outlet Is This in My Room?
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GamerDog99
I'm trying to set up a wired connection to my PC, but I'm in a rental and can't drill or run a long cable since the router is located on the other side of the apartment, a floor down. I found this outlet in my room and initially thought it was for coax. I want to know what this outlet is for—is it an old phone line, or coax that's not being split properly? I've attached an image for reference: [Image here](https://ibb.co/DfcJpNL4).
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Looks like coax for your internet or TV. Usually, it should have a male end at the back of the plate, which is odd since it appears to be set up with a coupler instead of just a female connector. Could be a simple fix if you're able to trace where it's routed to. If it’s split somewhere, that might be the reason you’re not getting a signal. A splitter is typically involved if you're tapping into multiple connections.
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Yeah, definitely coax, buddy! It’s used for TV and internet. Surprised you didn’t know—lol! If you’re not getting a signal when you connect your router, it might be worth checking if there's a splitter somewhere in the house that’s causing the issue. Sometimes, changing the connection point can solve a lot.
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Could also be a DSL outlet if it’s smaller than standard cable coax. Mine for AT&T Uverse used a similar input. If you're not sure, check if any other outlets are connected to the same line. That way, you can figure out what works best for your setup.
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