HPR4737: Keep spare parts for Ethernet run
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HPR4737: Keep spare parts for Ethernet run

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 29, 2026
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This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. Quick show on what I used to run 25 feet of Ethernet cable Amazon Cable Matters 10Gbps Snagless Cat 6 Ethernet Cable, 25ft, Blue 24 AWG Bare Copper, Gold-Plated RJ45, PoE++, 550MHz Other supplies • 1/2 inch length of blue pex tubing from local hardware store Leftover from previous project • Electrical tape • Extendable pole which has a clamp and a trigger mechanism for use with wasp spray • Hyper Tough 3/4 inch Hex Shank Spade Drill Bit ...

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This is Hacker, Public Radio episode 4737 for Tuesday 29th September 2026. Today's show is entitled, Keep Spare Parts for Ethernet Run. It is hosted by Archer 72, and is about seven minutes long. It carries a clean flag.

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The summary is, Archer 72 runs a length of Ethernet cable under the mobile home floor. Hi, this is Archer 72 for Hacker Public Radio. In this episode I am deciding whether or not to tell a story about how I ran a 25 foot ethernet cable from one side of the room by the router to the closer to the

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Raspberry Pi. But underneath the trailer what I thought was going to be just drilling a couple of holes with the paddle bit from the Walmart with the I get the generic one that was my first problem. It lasted through drilling one hole and then about halfway through the next one it got dull so luckily I had

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