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How To Set Up Hard Wired Internet In Your Home

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Setting up a hard wired internet system is one of the first steps in creating a low-EMF home. In this article I walk you through the basic instructions to wire your internet connections with any provider. This includes Comcast Xfinity, AT&T Internet, Verizon, Cox, Spectrum and regional providers. You will then have a much more secure and healthy internet system for your family.

Article Summary:

Here is a quick guide for the equipment you will purchase to successfully install wired internet in your home. You will need to purchase both a wired modem and a router. The following options will integrate with Comcast, Cox, Spectrum and most regional providers:

  • Modem: Most of my clients buy the Arris SB8200 cable modem. When you purchase your own modem, simply call your internet provider to give them the modem ID number. You internet service will be enabled within minutes. If you need phone service, this Netgear cable modem is a great option.
  • Router: You want a router that has an On/Off button for Wi-Fi. Some of my clients get this basic Netgear Router. If you want the latest technology, order a JRS Eco Router. You can see in this video how it allows for low-emission Wi-Fi should you need occasional wireless in your home.
  • Ethernet Cables: Purchase shielded Cat8 cables from Amazon or Techwellness at the lengths you need.
  • Grounded Ethernet Connection (Advanced Step):  Please read this article.
  • If you have fiber optic internet service to your home, you will disable all wireless functions in the ONT settings (fiber optic modem). Then connect your router and Ethernet cables listed above.

How to Install Wired Internet in Your Home:

Step 1: Determine your internet service provider. If it is Comcast, then you can now call to request a basic modem that has no WiFi capabilities. There is a pending class-action lawsuit against their new Xfinity WiFi systems, so they are now giving customers more control over what comes into their homes (I write about the problems with Comcast Xfinity in this article).

If your only choice is AT&T, then you are pretty much stuck with their all-in-one modem/router combo. AT&T wants to eventually provide all internet/TV data through cell towers (wirelessly), so they are currently providing very powerful WiFi enabled modems. The good thing is that you can disable the WiFi in an AT&T modem by following the process in this article and then use your own router or Ethernet switch as outlined in the next step.

Choose the Correct Wired Modem for Your Internet Service:

Step 2: Let’s assume you have Comcast. You will want to decline their standard modem as it has a public Wi-Fi channel that is quite powerful and difficult to disable. You will instead purchase the the Docsys 3.1 Arris SB8200. If you need phone service, then get the  Docsys 3.1 Netgear CM1150V or Arris TM822R that have phone jacks. Once your new modem arrives, which will save you the $15/month rental fee, call Comcast to provide them the modem ID number. Your service should then be working within a few minutes.

You will then need a router to send the data to your computers, tablets and TV. Without a router, you may only be able to connect one device via Ethernet at a time. For this, I suggest a Netgear Router model N600 (pictured above), which has an easy On/Off switch for WiFi (keep it off except for rare occasions). Some of my clients get this simple wired router.

You can also get the newer JRS Eco Router or Techwellness Low-Emission Router which also has a simple on/off button for WiFi and has a 90% less powerful WiFi signal when on. Only the “D2” unit has the separate on/off button for WiFi, which most of my readers will want to utilize.

Note that you get a $8.50 discount on the JRS eco-router with the code JJ21FHRE at checkout. These routers will allow you to run up to 4 Ethernet cables to different computers and a TV. They will also give you the option for temporary WiFi should you ever need it for a guest.

Purchase Shielded, Groundable Ethernet Cables:

Cat7 Ethernet CableStep 3: You will now need some Ethernet cables. One short cable (3-5 feet) will go from your Comcast modem to your Netgear or JRS Eco-Router. This will typically be provided by Comcast or within the router box. For Ethernet cables that will go from your router to your laptops, I suggest flat, shielded Cat8 cables.

Here are the new CAT8 cables from Tech Wellness at multiple lengths. ElectraHealth also sells much longer bulk bundles of shielded CAT6 Ethernet cables if you are wiring your entire home. If you need to run additional ethernet cables, here is a basic 4-port Ethernet switch that you can use. Here is an 8-port switch if you have many devices/rooms that you need to connect with Ethernet.

USB to Ethernet AdapterStep 4: Programming your router is typically very easy. There are basic setup instructions in the box (just a few initial steps). This typically comes with a CD or a webpage that you can access that will allow you to set your network password and settings.

Step 5: For PC computers and TV’s, you can simply plug the Ethernet cables into the devices. If you use Apple computers and tablets, you will need an adapter to get the Ethernet to your Macbook Air or iPad. The best option is the USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.  If your phone or iPad uses a Lightning adapter, then get this one from Tech Wellness. If you want a groundable USB-C adapter with multiple USB ports, I recommend this or this. You can find instruction to wire your iPad and iPhone in this article.

Wired iPad Setup

Turn off all Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on Your Devices:

Step 6: Now that you have wired internet in your home, there are just a couple things left to do. You will want to turn off the WiFi and Bluetooth functions on your laptop. You will do this by turning off the Airport for Macs and putting PCs in airplane mode. This will keep it from radiating and searching for a network while you work on the device. I also suggest that you get an external keyboard and mouse, such as this one, so that you are not directly contacting your computer all day while you work. This will help you from feeling drained while working on the computer.

Hopefully these steps will will help you easily make your home much healthier for you and your family. If you have any questions about setting up your wired internet system, you can always contact me for Zoom and email consultations.

Thank you.

Jeromy

Updated April 2024. Originally published August 2016.

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    • Hi Jini,

      You should be fine. However, I would check with your RF meter every once in a while. There have been issues with AT&T and Comcast here in the States where the WiFi has been disabled, but then turned back on again when the companies do a reset of the system/modem (usually every couple weeks).

      This is a good starter RF meter: http://www.radmeters.com/Cornet-ED88T-esh.html

      Whenever possible, I suggest people purchase their own modem that has no WiFi capabilities. This will save money over time (most companies are charging you $5-$10 per month for use of their modem) and you now have complete control over your system. You just have to do a little research on what modem will work with your internet service provider. This article is a good place to start:

      http://blog.chron.com/techblog/2014/06/want-to-use-your-own-modemrouter-with-comcast-heres-how/

      Jeromy

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      • Hi Jeromy,

        I followed your advice and purchased two modems with no wi-fi capacity. My understanding is that “no wi-fi” means: modem without a router. Is this correct?

        If so, here is the dilemma: Any modem without a router will only have one ethernet port, restricting wired internet connection to only one device at a time. I looked into adding a desktop ethernet splitter and was told that a splitter is only functional with an attached router:

        “You will need a router any time you want to share the internet with more than one device. Essentially what happens is your internet service provider gives you only one IP address to use for all the devices in your house. But only one device can actually have that address… A router would take that one IP address and use something called Port Address Translation (PAT) to share the internet connection to multiple devices in your home.”

        But this will not work as my husband and I both need Internet connectivity on our respective devices throughout the day.

        I understand that I can get a modem WITH a router in order to get one that has multiple ethernet ports, and that I can manually turn off my wi-fi, or ask Comcast to do it.

        The problem is that I want to supply a wired connection in the basement apartment where my tenant lives, and I would like to offer more than one ethernet port (people have so many devices these days), but I do not want to leave it to the renter to have the good sense to leave the wi-fi turned OFF, as this is an ideological battle I’m unlikely to sway, and I don’t want to be policing their behavior.

        Is my assessment of the situation accurate? Did I make any mistaken assumptions? Can you think of any work-arounds for my situation?

        Thank you very much in advance.

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        • Hi Kayta,

          Great question. Indeed, you typically do need some sort of router to split the IP addresses if you are just using a basic modem (although I have seen some modem that will do this for you – it typically depends on your internet provider).

          Here is a simple wired router for you:

          https://amzn.to/2JqlGkE

          It should do the trick and allow as many users as you need.

          You can also provide an Ethernet Switch to your tenant downstairs so they can have as many devices as they want connected via Ethernet. Get the inexpensive TP-Link model seen in #2 here:

          https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-internet-connection/

          Let me know how this works out for you.

          Jeromy

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          • Hi again Jeromy,

            Do you have any thoughts about phone service? Are phones that plug into the back of a modem any less toxic than cellular phones? I’ve read that they still emit radio frequency at dangerous levels, but maybe they’re still preferable, if they can be put on ‘speaker’ so that physical distance is maintained throughout the phone call. Do you have any thoughts or experience with this?

            You’re the best! Thanks in advance.

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      • Hi Jeromy,

        Thank you for your recommendations! Your article is still the most straight forward article out there.

        So if we only have AT&T, then we’re stuck with their equipment? I have to continue to rent their modem monthly? And disconnect the Wi-fi on my own, per your instructions?

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        • Hi Rosanne,

          Glad the articles are making this topic easier for everyone to take action.

          Last I heard, you can still have the WiFi with AT&T disabled. You have to do this online in your account settings with AT&T.

          You will need to double-check that the WiFi is actually turned off. It may also come back on during system updates. I would get the “Safe and Sound” RF meter seen here – it’s great for the price ($135).

          https://www.emfanalysis.com/recommended-emf-meters/

          I believe you have to use AT&T’s equipment and pay their monthly rental fees. Part of the reason that I like Comcast a bit better is the ability to use your own gear or get a modem from them that has no wireless capability at all. See the update in this article:

          https://www.emfanalysis.com/why-is-xfinity-wifi-harming-people/

          Let us know what you find with AT&T. I would enjoy hearing what they are currently doing for people who don’t need/want WiFi in their home.

          Jeromy

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  2. Thank you for a lovely article on how to live more safely with our tech stuff. (Otherwise, I would not be reading this article.)

    Most in the Chattanooga TN area use EPB=Electric Power Board – as a service provider. Perhaps you could include a suggestion or two for a router with a ‘turn off switch’. Would the ideal router be one that has no WiFi capability?

    While it may not exist now, as emf sensitivity/health issues become ‘a thing’ perhaps it will be an option in the future.

    Looking forward to a follow-up article addressing how to hard-wire your tablet.

    Thank you ?

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  3. Jeromy –

    Your postings are so useful because of your careful research and experience. Thank you for sharing. Sandy

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  4. Thank you for the article. One thing which I would love to hear about is ways to get Ethernet cables from the router to different rooms of the house, without running cables through the hallways. I have heard of one technology which lets you run the internet signal through the electrical wiring. However, I do not know how good its speeds are, and whether it contributes to dirty electricity in the house. Would you know any more about this, and about other options by which to wire the house without tearing out the walls?

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    • Deanna,

      The technology you mention is called Powerline Communication (PLC). It sends the data as EMI (electromagnetic interference) on your home wiring. This creates what you would call “dirty electricity.”

      Some people do better with this system than with WiFi. Others do worse health-wise. I would try to use Ethernet cables as much as possible before trying PLC data transfer.

      Can you run the cables under the floor or in the ceiling?

      I personally don’t mind having some cables laying around. It’s much safer than the alternatives!

      Jeromy

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      • We ran all ours under the floor. We have a crawl space under this ranch style structure, so it was fairly easy. Given the health trade-off and lightning FAST internet speeds, I’m not sure why anyone would do it differently.

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  6. Jeromy ~ I recently joined your newsletters and find them very helpful.

    I still get confused with EMF topics but eventually I will have a clear understanding.

    Meanwhile… I recently moved and my Internet service is Charter.

    I mentioned I did not want wi-fi. The service person installed a modem by Motorola named Surfboard, model SB6121.

    Are you able to determine if this is cable, fiber optics, wi-fi or something else.

    Thanks, Lisa

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    • Hi Lisa,

      Looks like you have this modem, which I have used before:

      https://www.amazon.com/SURFboard-SB6121-DOCSIS-Retail-Packaging/dp/B004XC6GJ0

      This is a great little modem with no WiFi functions. It connects to the cable coming into your home.

      You can use Ethernet to go directly between this modem and your computer. Or, you can connect the Netgear router I mention above to this modem if you have multiple devices in your home that you need to run Ethernet to.

      Either way, you seem to be in good shape.

      Jeromy

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  8. Jeromy,

    This is wonderful news regarding Comcast and I am so delighted to know that people have a choice now.

    I have Charter Cable and one can choose either a wireless or wired modem. I have a wired modem. I do not have any wireless or WiFi components in my home at all. I have high speed internet and have hooked up my NetGear 5-Port Ethernet Switch that is wired. This has worked great for me for over 3 years.

    My question is this…….Could people simply use the NetGear 5-Port Ethernet switch that is already wired instead of purchasing a NetGear Wireless Router and turning the Wifi off manually?

    Please advise.

    Thank you, Gloria

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    • Hi Gloria,

      It looks like your system works perfectly for you. No need to change anything!

      The NetGear router is only for people who need certain speeds and may occasionally need a wireless option.

      Jeromy

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  9. Thank you Jeromy,

    I moved to a farm near Alsask, Saskatchewan where there is no wifi in the area because I was hypersensitive to everything, even a fridge running was unbearable.

    I purchased the meter above that you suggested, the Cornet ED88T and it has been very useful to expose sources of EMR. Even the wiring in this house was faulty and the meter exposed that.

    After 3 months of being here on the farm I am well again. I would like to share the things that has made it possible for me to heal quickly as I had tumors growing along with CFS, Fibromyalgia, internal bleeding as well as most of my systems shutting down and not working at all, digestion especially.

    I bought the essential orgonite and zapper from this website, http://www.orgoniseafrica.com. The zapper has killed the possible causes of me becoming hypersensitive. Parasites can make someone feel the EMR’s more so after 6 weeks of wearing my zapper everyday, (not all day but at least 1 – 12 hours) and surrounding the house with orgonite as well as grounding, drinking restructured water from this Japanese medical device, (www.enagic.com) and using hemp protein in shakes, I feel better than ever. I also take a lot of epsom salt baths for the fibromyalgia. I can finally stay up past 7 pm, drive past cell towers without a reaction and am protected here at home from HAARP with all of the orgonite, although it still gets through to a degree.

    Thank you for bringing this awareness to so many through your TEDx talk and the care you provide through your follow-up emails. I am really alone through this ordeal as there was not one Doctor that I went to who cared enough to look into the causes and treat me, not that they had answers anyway. My family and friends had written me off as crazy.

    Rebecca

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  10. I have the latest model iPad and have tried connecting it by Ethernet cable but am finding that there are no sufficiently powerful powered USB hubs in Australia to facilitate this rather complex setup. I am just hanging 5 till available technology enables this.

    But if you have an older model iPad or live in a more technologically savvy country, then you might be able to do this. Just check the output of the powered USB hub and the requirements of the iPad before you buy it.

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    • Hi Marlene,

      You’ll have to call them and see what kind of wired systems they offer. Most companies have a non-WiFi modem option if you ask the right questions. You may have to purchase your own modem, but that isn’t a bad option.

      Let me know what you find out.

      Jeromy

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  12. Hi Jeromy,

    Thanks for the information. I would really like to know how to wire my daughters iPad via an ethernet cable as used by the school in your article and shown in your picture. Please could you send me some details.

    Corina from the UK

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  13. Wired internet is something that I still feel has a lot of benefits to offer people. Yes, more and more people are relying on things like wi-fi and mobile data for their internet, but the dependability of wired connections is hard to beat in my opinion. I really liked your advice on getting it set up quickly and easily though, so thanks for sharing.

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  14. Hi,

    I live in Leicester, England. I am on BT Infinity (approx. 72 gb) with a Homehub 5 Router/modem. I have wired the house and get very reliable internet. The questions and replies above were really useful. I was able to switch off the “in house” wi fi via the hub software but had to contact BT to get the wi fi “hotspots” turned off. I was interested in the point about the telcom company resetting the modem and the wi fi coming back on. I hope to be getting a Cornet ED88T shortly, so should be able to confirm there is no signal from the router. Keep up the good work!

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    • Thanks Peter! Glad this has been of help. Post again if you find that the modem WiFi automatically comes back on. Would be good for others to know.

      Jeromy

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  15. Hi Jeromy, I watched your Ted talk today and immediately looked for your personal website to learn more. I live in Chicago and currently use WIFI via AT&T U-verse. I want to get hardwired right way, but wondering if you would suggest switching to Comcast or can I make AT&T work without worrying about the WIFI being re-enabled by AT&T when they do their recurring resets – if I were to stay with AT&T should I get a different router and would I need to switch from U-verse to another option they offer? Is there anything I need to do around my “Smart TV” too? Thanks for sharing your research and time.

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    • Hi Karen,

      In talking with people at AT&T, they are really going all in with wireless. They will eventually supply all data via satellites and then send through the home with WiFi. For this reason, I would move away from AT&T.

      If you use Comcast, you can at least get a wired modem and then use your own router that you can turn off the WiFi functions. Read the update of this article:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/why-is-xfinity-wifi-harming-people/

      As for the “Smart TV”, you can almost always wire them so that they don’t use microwave technology. This is how I disabled a Samsung Smart TV:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnW1_hM3iO8

      Do you have a basic RF Meter? This one will show this for you:

      http://www.radmeters.com/Cornet-ED78S-esh.html

      Good luck!

      Jeromy

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      • Amazing, thoroughly explained information! I have just ran across your articles and Youtube videos this morning. We moved and in our new home will be letting go of our Wi-Fi and going wired through Comcast Infinity. Im so ready to do this as Ive wanted to be wired for about a year now. This is a huge step and my husband is letting me be in charge if this. I want to be sure I tell Comcast the correct information to get the best wired results as well as purchase the correct items from Amazon. I am not technology savvy. What specifically do I purchase from Amazon: the router and modem and the Ethernet cords??? What do I request from Comcast? Also…is there a router that does not have Wi-Fi connection (and on and off button) or is the Netgar really just a good overall router? I also like your video on how to connect a tablet to wired Wi-Fi, last week when I called Comcast for pricing they said wireless mobile devices cannot be connected to wired internet. Thank you so much for your time and research!!! I know wired is the way to go…its just a big step to make happen. Appreciate your help!!!

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  16. Hi Jeromy,

    I have never bothered with wifi because it was always so slow and then when we got an iPad it became a necessity (I was told by Apple). However it was easy to turn the wifi on and off once I learned from our provider at the time. I have wired the house with the round ethernet cable with no issues.

    My old wifi modem was very uncomfortable for me and I would fall asleep and get cranky.

    Now I am using “Juce”, here on Vancouver Island, BC Canada and it is cheap and very fast, unthrottled and unmetered. I had to use a router so I got a TPLink AC 1200 from Best Buy. Works like a charm and has a button to turn the wifi on and off so I don’t have to go in through the computer as previously and an easy to see display to advise if it has been forgotten. Seems like the higher frequency on this unit does not bother me as much.

    I have an app on my iMac called “iStumbler” that i can turn on and off periodically to see if my neighbors’ wifi is getting strong. Luckily we are on the edge of town so houses are spread apart somewhat, which limits these effects.

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  17. Hi Jeromy, it looks like they no longer make this specific model that you recommend. TM 722G. Is there any other modem that you can recommend?

    Thank you!
    Lori

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    • Hi Lori,

      You can still get that modem used on Amazon or I would get the Netgear modem/router combo listed in #2 above. This will save you the monthly rental fees with Comcast.

      I know you can get the TM 722G modem through Comcast. It’s their stock non-Xfinity modem. I just got one for our home.

      Let me know what you find.

      Jeromy

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  18. Hello Jeromy,

    I live in southeast Michigan. I came across your TED Talks video and it was truly a wake-up call for me. I went back to using a wired mouse for starters, but I would like to get your thoughts on an idea of mine.

    I work from home in an upstairs bedroom and I currently use a Linksys 3 band wireless router that is connected to my ISP via an Arris cable modem on the first floor of my home. I would like to go Ethernet as you suggest, but am leery of poking holes in my walls and trying to fish the Ethernet cables everywhere. There are cable outlets in every room in my home. Would it work if I purchased another cable modem for my work area and then connected my work PC directly to that?

    Thank you for calling people’s’ attention to this phenomenon. I look forward to your reply.

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    • Hi Francis,

      Thanks for your note. Glad the TED talk is getting out to people.

      Your idea is a good one. The primary issue will be with your ISP. If the cable is already in place throughout your home, then they could likely put your primary modem in your office or they may be able to give you a second data line (one for upstairs and one for downstairs).

      I think if you let them know your objectives, they may have a creative solution that would keep you from having to run ethernet cables through walls.

      Keep us all posted on whether this works.

      Jeromy

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      • Hi Jeromy,
        Quick follow up on my plan to use a second cable modem: My ISP (Wowway – located in several Midwestern states) will not allow me to have a second cable modem, so I might need to explore the Ethernet option after all. The good news is that your blog post provides everything I need – and more – to make it all work.

        Thanks again for calling people’s attention to this increasingly recognized health hazard, and for providing helpful instructions on how people can mitigate their exposure to wi-fi.

        Best,

        Francis

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  19. Hi Jeromy,

    After reading your article a while back, I was left with the impression that connecting phones and tablets through a wired Ethernet setup was very easy. After actually doing some research, I found out that it’s not and your article is a bit misleading, and I’ll explain why.

    We are facing the same problems today with wired internet that we did when electricity arrived on the scene: very expensive and needing cables everywhere. Wireless is cheaper and a lot easier to implement with today’s technology. If you wanted to have a truly wired home, you would need wires running through the walls and sockets which would allow you to connect to the Ethernet interface in each and every room, just like electrical sockets. People are completely unaware of this aspect and the problem is much bigger than it looks on the surface. Sure, if you are like me, with an LCD screen, wired keyboard and mouse and a desktop, you won’t be lacking solutions. BUT, once you transition to the tablet or phone, once you go mobile, things get complicated.

    I admit I’ve read some things into the text that were not there, but you make it sound too easy, when it’s actually complicated if you’re not a tech savvy person. To connect a tablet or phone to a wired router, you need an USB-Ethernet card and a protocol called USB On the Go. I believe most tablets already have this protocol implemented, and phones are starting to catch up… except Apple. Apple is the worst thing you can have when trying to go wired, as I personally am not aware of anything like OTG and Lightning-Ethernet cards (or L-USB -& USB-E, but it’s useless since you can’t make the phone recognize the setup).

    On the other hand, I have two Android devices (a locally assembled tablet and a Samsung A3 2016) which both have innate support for OTG and I could connect a mouse and a USB stick without additional software: just plug and play. If you would like to update your article with this information, I am able to provide you with pictures of the setup when I’ll get the USB-E card, as I haven’t tried this yet and am both curious and confident it will work (the tablet has an option in the menu for activating the Ethernet protocol).

    Given that most people today are transitioning from a classic desktop or laptop to a phone or tablet, proponents of wired communications (like myself) have to come up with a solution to hook these devices up to the internet somehow. The only solution I see is for new or renovated homes to have UTP/STP cables running inside the walls like electrical ones, sockets in every room, coiled or stretchable cables to connect to devices and devices able to recognize this setup. I believe PLC is useless because of interference and other health issues that you’ve brought up. An alternative will be Li-Fi, but it will probably take time for the price to reach end-user affordability; a similar situation occurs with fiber optics, which will bankrupt you if you try to wire your house with it today.

    In a world were the internet is ubiquitous, saying that people should go wired without having a powerful alternative for mobility is like trying to convince them of getting off the grid and buying oil lamps to light their homes at night. That is how I see it.

    Sincerely,

    Cătălin Oancea

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  20. Hi Jeromy,

    After reading your article a while back, I was left with the impression that connecting phones and tablets through a wired Ethernet setup was very easy. After actually doing some research, I found out that it’s not and your article is a bit misleading, and I’ll explain why.

    We are facing the same problems today with wired internet that we did when electricity arrived on the scene: very expensive and needing cables everywhere. Wireless is cheaper and a lot easier to implement with today’s technology. If you wanted to have a truly wired home, you would need wires running through the walls and sockets which would allow you to connect to the Ethernet interface in each and every room, just like electrical sockets. People are completely unaware of this aspect and the problem is much bigger than it looks on the surface. Sure, if you are like me, with an LCD screen, wired keyboard and mouse and a desktop, you won’t be lacking solutions. BUT, once you transition to the tablet or phone, once you go mobile, things get complicated.

    I admit I’ve read some things into the text that were not there, but you make it sound too easy, when it’s actually complicated if you’re not a tech savvy person. To connect a tablet or phone to a wired router, you need an USB-Ethernet card and a protocol called USB On the Go. I believe most tablets already have this protocol implemented, and phones are starting to catch up… except Apple. Apple is the worst thing you can have when trying to go wired, as I personally am not aware of anything like OTG and Lightning-Ethernet cards (or L-USB -> USB-E, but it’s useless since you can’t make the phone recognize the setup).

    On the other hand, I have two Android devices (a locally assembled tablet and a Samsung A3 2016) which both have innate support for OTG and I could connect a mouse and a USB stick without additional software: just plug and play. If you would like to update your article with this information, I am able to provide you with pictures of the setup when I’ll get the USB-E card, as I haven’t tried this yet and am both curious and confident it will work (the tablet has an option in the menu for activating the Ethernet protocol).

    Given that most people today are transitioning from a classic desktop or laptop to a phone or tablet, proponents of wired communications (like myself) have to come up with a solution to hook these devices up to the internet somehow. The only solution I see is for new or renovated homes to have UTP/STP cables running inside the walls like electrical ones, sockets in every room, coiled or stretchable cables to connect to devices and devices able to recognize this setup. I believe PLC is useless because of interference and other health issues that you’ve brought up. An alternative will be Li-Fi, but it will probably take time for the price to reach end-user affordability; a similar situation occurs with fiber optics, which will bankrupt you if you try to wire your house with it today.

    In a world were the internet is ubiquitous, saying that people should go wired without having a powerful alternative for mobility is like trying to convince them of getting off the grid and buying oil lamps to light their homes at night. That is how I see it.

    Sincerely,

    Cătălin Oancea

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    • Hi Jeremy and Cătălin,

      Thank you both so much for giving this such careful attention.

      Can I ask if you’ve been able to find any more sustainable solutions? While your overall suggestions are SUPER helpful, Jeremy, I do tend towards Cătălin’s perspective that it is pretty difficult to sorta reverse engineer wireless devices to be wired in the way that today’s lifestyles seem to “demand” (or we let them demand, I suppose).

      I’m trying to mitigate EMF in my home and have taken wifi out entirely, and have gone through SO many different kinds of adapter arrangements, but inevitably end up needing to use cell data (with horrrific RF levels, according to my Safe and Sound Pro) to send/receive some texts/iMessages/calls/voicemails/apps. There doesn’t seem to be any observable pattern to what works and what doesn’t–it’s baffling!

      My family members and I do need to be able to use text/iMessage reliably on our phones for work, unfortunately. And I can’t convince my family to turn off cell data if they are (understandably) concerned about missing some messages.

      I think the issue is that all the guides online do make it seem like if you have the right adapters, it’ll work just fine, but after a year of trying every combo I can think of, I can’t get it to consistently work on all three of our iphones for all the functions we need (call/FT/iMessage/text). And frankly it feels like a full time job just trying to ID the problems each time, let alone find a more sustainable solution!

      If you have any updates on these issues, I’d be SUPER interested and grateful to hear them!

      Thanks!
      Rachael

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      • Hi Rachael,

        Thanks for writing.

        The easiest solution is typically to use the Redpark Ethernet Adapter:

        https://redpark.com/lightning-ethernet-cable-l5-net/

        Then see the second paragraph in suggestion number 3 on this post:

        https://www.emfanalysis.com/headsets/

        Using Google Voice is what other iPhone users do in order to text on airplane mode. Here is the text:

        With some newer iPhones, it is not possible to text with the Data off on your phone. In those instances, use Google Voice for texting when in airplane mode. Texts on Google Voice will work just fine through an ethernet connection, which you can see how to do with an iPhone/iPad in this article:

        https://www.emfanalysis.com/how-to-wire-an-ipad/

        Hope this helps!

        Jeromy

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      • Your simple solution to be able to text message is to get the unlimited cell service from your cell provider. You do NOT need wireless for texts. Nor will any texts be “missed”. I only use cell data on my phone and have never had an iota of a problem.

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  21. Hi Jeromy:

    I am with Comcast and have both my desktop computers connect to the router by hardwire ethernet, however, my I-Pad internet only works with WIFI. Is there a cable available to enable me to connect the router to the I-Pad or an I-Phone?

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  22. Hi Jeromy,

    We recently had an EMF consultant visit us and are trying to make the changes you and he recommend. We are mainly driven by the fact that both my wife and daughter have lyme disease and are not getting over it. But things are not turning out as easy as either you mention in your articles or he mentioned in his report.

    We just had Comcast come and set up their internet in our home (we previously had Verizon Fios, switched because the consultant mentioned that it’s emissions are quite high, there are fewer modem/router options, and they only enabled one coax cable throughout the house for internet). And I ended up spending basically all day with the Comcast tech trying to get things set up (which given the looks he was giving me when telling him what I wanted felt like I was asking him to return us to the stone age).

    We connected the modem/router in the basement garage where the coax’s supposedly enter the home because the tech said that it would enable all the coax outlets throughout the house for internet. And I bought these Actiontec coax to ethernet adapters (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013J7L6BW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) so that we could connect our computers/devices to the internet via ethernet. However, despite what the tech said, only one of the coax outlets is enabled.

    Also, based on this article, I bought this netgear modem/router (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF0JAIU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). However, Comcast won’t allow us to use it because we are also getting telephone service from them (in an effort to reduce our use of cell phones) and this modem/router does not have a telephone jack. So we currently have their modem/router and can only get internet via one coax and wifi.

    And apparently all our the telephone lines don’t work. The tech tried every potential phone line he could find to connect to their modem/router but none worked. This is probably because the phone lines haven’t been used in the home for a while (its an old home, we moved in 1.5 yrs ago and have not had a landline neither did the previous owners). So I guess I’ll need to have an electrician come in and spend who knows how much to fix that because with the modem/router is in the garage and we want to have corded rather than cordless phones.

    Anyway, I guess my main question is if there is a modem/router that you could recommend that also has a telephone jack. The other issues will be super annoying and time consuming to address because we need to get Comcast out again as well as an electrician, but if possible, I’d really appreciate it if you had any suggestions for the other issues.

    Thanks

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    • Evan,

      Sorry for the hassles you are experiencing.

      I tend to try to have as few moving parts as possible in these situations.

      In my home, I have a basic Arris modem that Comcast uses that has no WiFi capability and has a phone jack. Read the first paragraph here:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/why-is-xfinity-wifi-harming-people/

      I then use a basic 4-port ethernet switch to bring the data to our computers. I only use one landline phone and have a long chord to it from that modem.

      Can your local Comcast rep get you this modem so that you can then have a simple internet setup in your home?

      Jeromy

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      • Jeromy,

        Thanks for the recommendation, very helpful. Just ordered the modem and router you recommended. Now if I could just get the coax outlets and telephone jacks to work we’d be in good shape.

        Thanks for your efforts in getting this info out there and helping people (me) make these changes.

        Evan

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  24. Hi Jeromy — I’m emf sensitive and use wired internet. I’m shopping for a new home, and some of them have fiber optic. Have you seen fiber optic cause any issues in sensitive people?

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    • Hi Annette,

      Generally, this should be a good low-EMF option for internet/cable into your home.

      There can be some EMI (dirty electricity) created by the fiber to ethernet converters, but it is usually minimal.

      The important thing is to check the home for all the different types of EMFs to make sure they are low. I get into how to do this in my book:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/healthy-home/

      Thanks for asking.

      Jeromy

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  25. In Australia there are rules controlling the installation of wired networks.

    A poorly installed network by a unregistered cabler or homeowner can be dangerous thing.

    A house-fire caused by unsafe wiring could lead to a world of insurance problems.

    Keeping cables safely separated from 240v wiring and hot pipes, is just the start.

    Only an ACMA registered cabler can sign-off on the safety of data networks.

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  26. Hi Jeromy,

    I just moved to a new neighborhood where Comcast is the only ISP available. The Comcast technician installed an Xfinity modem and told me if he put it in bridge mode it would eliminate the WiFi signals emanating from the modem. Well, he was wrong. Even in bridge mode and with the WiFi hotspot feature disabled, the modem still emits WiFi radiation. Other commenters have alluded to the ability to shut off the WiFi on a Comcast modem – can you tell me how this might be done? Thanks!

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  27. Hi Jeromy,

    One more question: Comcast is my provider for TV, internet and phone. In a previous comment, I noted that the modem they provided constantly emits WiFi radiation. I’m looking to set up a fully-wired network in my home and would like to switch to a non-WiFi modem. Do you know of any that are compatible with Comcast voice functions? If not, do you know of any non-WiFi VOIP telephone services I can use?

    Thank you again.

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    • Hi Susan,

      If it were me, I would setup a low-EMF internet system exactly like this:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-internet-connection/

      I would then get a separate landline phone service that is not provided by Comcast. You want the old AT&T landline that comes in on the copper phone wires (not through your cable service). This is the healthier landline setup (much better than VOIP).

      If you can’t get a real landline setup in your home, then get the Arris model TM722G modem mentioned in the update here:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/why-is-xfinity-wifi-harming-people/

      If your local Comcast store says they don’t have these, tell them there are plenty in San Francisco and have them ship one to you. Just don’t take no for an answer.

      I believe the stores in the Bay Area know they need to provide the non-Xfinity equipment because there have been so many complaints (and they are being sued).

      Good luck,

      Jeromy

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  28. Thank you for your valuable resource. I have had a hard time finding anyone that knows anything. I would like to have internet outlets in every room of my house. As I currently understand it I would need a hub that would be fed from the main router and then a direct line to each room that would mount on the wall like an electrical outlet. I am willing to buy the hub, wire and tools to make my own cables and install myself.

    I have asked a number of people about this but they just get a glazed look in their eyes as to why I want to do this. It seems that the majority of the population does not understand that all WiFi comes from a hard wired system. I want hard wired dependable streaming to my computers and TV’s. Would the scenario I described above work? I have a 2 story house and could put the hub in between the floors and run the cable. I understand there would be a drain on the signal depending on how many devices would be using it at the same time.

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    • Hi Pam,

      Indeed, having Ethernet available in most rooms is a wise move. Many forward-thinking families are doing this today. The setup you mention above will work just fine.

      Also consider the low-EMI Ethernet options I outline in this article:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-internet-connection/

      And, don’t use the PLC technology (sending the data over your copper electrical wiring to outlets in rooms) as this will create a lot of EMI / “dirty electricity” in your home.

      Keep us posted on your project.

      Jeromy

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  29. Hi Jeromy,

    Thanks for all of the useful info. Do you feel all all of your recommended products have the transmission speed capabilities to last a good while with our advancing internet speeds etc? I want to make sure the tech I install in my home will last me a while. Relating to this question, would this switch work better than the fast ethernet one you provided a link to?

    TP-Link 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch | Plug and Play | Desktop (TL-SG1008D)

    Thank you,

    Christian

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    • Hi Christian,

      Thanks for asking.

      Very few people in the US will have internet speeds over 100 mbps available to them for quite some time. The only way to get higher than that is to have fiber laid directly to your home (then you can get 1 to 10 gigabit/second, but that is quite rare).

      You only need 10 to 50 mbps to stream Netflix/Amazon with no problems.

      Part of what I encourage is that people have the slowest equipment that will still meet their needs. This helps to ensure the least amount of EMI in their system, which is what I mention here:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-internet-connection/

      The ethernet switch you mention above should be good, but you will only know by testing it and seeing if its power supply is quiet. I also encourage the ethernet grounding adapter mentioned in the article above to reduce any EMI created by the switch.

      Keep in touch,

      Jeromy

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  30. Up in the mountains in SoCal. Our cable provider is TimeWarner. Only use cable for internet connection. Still watching Netflix DVDs but will eventually stream movies using our modem (but we will run Cat-7 cable from modem to flatscreen). We bought a router/modem rather than lease one from TimeWarner. Got a WIFI router because we weren’t educated (and know wife has a new iPad so she needs the WIFI to download content). The modem/router model is a Motorola Arris Surfboard SBG 6900-AC. I can just go onto the Arris website and enable/disable the WIFI whenever I need to. The WIFI never turns back on of its own accord whenever the company does their resets. WIFI only goes on for 15-30 minutes maybe once per week for downloading books, content, podcasts. So I think that we are okay as far as exposure goes. Just need to get Cat-7 cable and a router cage for the modem and I believe that will be the best we can do. Am I on top of things or is there still further EMF exposure reduction actions I can take?

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  31. Hi thanks for this article! In other articles you mention the need to “ground” the shielded Ethernet cables, but in this one you don’t. When is it necessary to ground the shielded cables, and when isn’t it? I’m still a bit confused on that point. I have purchased a lower radiation router (JRS eco-wifi), but want to go wired as much as possible. Thanks!

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    • Hi Jeanette,

      This article is more basic – for people who are not necessarily electrically sensitive, but want to have a healthier wired internet system. So, I didn’t want to bring in the Ethernet grounding aspect. Most people would not need this step – only ES people.

      Here is a new video where I show how to ground your Ethernet system:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULV0jKXcnJo

      Jeromy

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  32. Are you saying that it’s not possible to have a purely wired internet with Comcast?

    If we have everything wired already, with a wired DSL modem and a wired switch, why do we need a wireless wifi router to switch to Comcast?

    Can’t I just use the wired switch that we’re using already?

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  33. The 100 ft ethernet cable you linked in the article doesn’t appear to be protected the same as the 25ft and 50ft. Is this a safe option? I will be running it through my attic if that matters.

    Thanks for all the helpful information.

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  34. I already have a Netgear Router that was installed by my provider (Cox), but we do not have a Modem anywhere in our house. Will it still work if I connect my TV and devices to the router via Ethernet cable? Also, if I connect my PC to the router, click the off button in the back of it, will it only shut the WiFi off but still transmit internet to my PC?

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    • Hi Silvia,

      Most likely you have a modem/router combo. You always need a modem to interact with your provider (Cox).

      I would get a basic RF meter to test the RF emitted by the modem/router and to make sure it is turned off. This one is great for the price. Use the code EMFA-10 for a 10% discount:

      http://slt.co/Products/RFDetectors/Acousticom2.aspx

      For your PC, you want to have the Airport/WiFi turned off on the PC and you want to have the WiFi turned off on your modem/router. Then you should be good to go.

      Hope this helps.

      Jeromy

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  35. Good day Jeromy,

    I have noticed European websites talking about directing networking over axial cable, as it is shielded. If you do, do you know of any reliable products? Do you recommend this as a viable option? Also my children really enjoy using their Samsung tablets. Are their preventative measures we should put in place, or should we be tossing them altogether to protect our children?

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    • Hey Shawn,

      Great questions.

      MoCA adapters are becoming more popular in the States. Here is a video explaining the system/setup:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOJjz7bzD5g

      Here are the MoCA adapters: https://amzn.to/2JJ0Qjw

      I think this will be a better way to send data through the home (rather than WiFi, obviously, and PLC technology, which uses your electrical wiring and radiates EMI throughout the home).

      However, there will also likely be high EMI coming from the adapters (from the actual bandwidth and the power supply of the adapter). These electric fields will be going to your devices and can cause as much biological trouble as WiFi.

      To eliminate this, you would use an Ethernet Ground Adapter as seen in step #4 of this article:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-internet-connection/

      Then you should be good to go with a low-EMF internet setup.

      As for the kids tablets, I would try to do a similar setup as seen here. You can generally wire them, which is safer. Otherwise, download all movies / data onto them before the kids use them and turn off the wireless functions.

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/how-to-wire-an-ipad/

      Hope this all helps.

      Jeromy

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  36. Hi!:)

    Thank you for the information. I am a little bit illiterate with technological things but improving. I will explain my situation.

    I work online and the only internet I can get here is from a wireless Wi-Fi hotspot. It is a small device that my laptop connects to wirelessly.

    Can I attach a wired connection to that? I just need the ethernet cable?

    The only attachment point I see on it is a port with two small adjacent circles, perhaps that is it.

    Best wishes,
    Rosie

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    • Hi Rosie,

      I would work with your WiFi hotspot provider and explain your situation (I assume you are getting the data through cell service from a nearby tower). They may have a device that works more like a modem or router that has an Ethernet port. Then you could put the hotspot in one part of your home and run the Ethernet cable to your computer. This would be ideal.

      Keep us posted on what you find!

      Jeromy

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  37. Your article is helpful, but not being good at computer/mechanical stuff, I’m not sure how to do this in my situation. I have wi-fi from Comcast, with the connection and router in the living room. My desktop is in one of the bedrooms, many feet away. Is there a way I can switch to hardwire in my case?

    Today I heard of someone being able to switch off their internet connection from their computer. Is that possible??

    Thanks.

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    • Hi Deb,

      If you get the equipment I list above, including the specific modem from Comcast that has no WiFi, then you can run an Ethernet cable to your computer in the other room. This will be your best/healthiest option.

      If you have AT&T service, then you can turn off the WiFi through an account online. This doesn’t always work though and it can come on at some point automatically.

      The worst thing is to have the normal Xfinity modem/router. These are very powerful emitters of WiFi and are not safe. I write why here:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/why-is-xfinity-wifi-harming-people/

      Keep in touch!

      Jeromy

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  38. Hi Jeromy,

    Thanks for the article. I’m just wondering if you could answer the following question for me?

    I have an iMac computer which is connected to the internet via ethernet cable with the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions switched off. Is it safe to use a set of standard over ear headphones connected to the iMac to listen to music, watch YouTube videos etc?

    I never used to use headphones when the iMac was connected by Wi-Fi, but I was hoping to be able to now that I have taken the step of getting my house wired up with ethernet cable and using that to provide the internet connection to my devices.

    Cheers,
    Jim

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    • Hi Jim,

      Great that you are taking these steps.

      There are generally two parts to EMF reduction for computer use: 1.) getting rid of wireless (which you have done) and 2.) reducing EMI (electromagnetic interference created by your modem/router).

      The EMI component could definitely affect you by using the wired headset. That is why I would ground your Ethernet system.

      I talk about how to do this here:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-internet-connection/

      Once you reduce the EMI piece, you will have a truly low-EMF computer setup.

      Keep in touch,

      Jeromy

      PS: When I use a headset, I use an air-tube headset with an extension cord. The air-tube is another barrier to keep any EMI on your system from reaching your head. Read about those here:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/headsets/

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  39. I am in a home where all the cable outlets are connected back to a central hub where I will connect my modem. In order to have wired internet I believe I will need a wired cable modem in each room and then Ethernet cable and adapter where necessary to get the internet wired to each device. Does this sound accurate?

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  40. I have two smart TV’s in two different rooms of the house and they both use the Roku. How would I get these devices on an Ethernet cable–especially if they are in two different rooms?

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  41. Dear Jeromy, re the Netgear Router model N600 you describe as having an easy on/off switch for wifi, well, first of all the link goes to a page with a different router pictured (a big green circle on the front-side of it and no little green dots down the side in any of the views), but more importantly there is a controversy in the “Customer questions &answers” about turning off wifi, some people say you can and an equal number who have one say you cannot. All this makes me anxious as to what is going on. I’d appreciate your feedback before I order one. Thanks. I would consider ordering the JRS eco-router but my situation makes me need to order through amazon right now, and they do not have JRS.

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    • Hi Soula,

      The N600 I have has a simple on/off button for WiFi.

      Two things could be going on here:

      1.) It’s Amazon and do you really think the people in the comments always know what they are talking about?

      2.) There could be different/new versions of the N600 out there that don’t have the button.

      I would lean toward the former.

      The thing to do is get the N600 and test if it works for you (with your RF meter). If it doesn’t, send it back to Amazon and we’ll figure out another route. I can’t tell you how many things I have tried and sent back because it wasn’t what I wanted/expected.

      That’s a big part of what my website is meant to be – share what has actually worked for me.

      My best,

      Jeromy

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  42. Hi Jeromy,

    I am located in Rhode Island and our only option is Cox Communications. Do you have any advice on the best router to get if I’m going to go through them to disconnect or Wi-Fi and get ethernet connection? Also, does this allow you to change the package that you have with them? I.e. Is it cheaper also to just have ethernet connection with them than it is to have Wi-Fi?

    Lastly, please forgive me if I sound dumb, I am very new to this conversation. What about those little things that you can just plug into the USB drive on your computer that create instant Wi-Fi for your current computer. Would that be an option that wouldn’t require me going through the cable company and if so would it eliminate or reduce them out of EMF?

    Thank you for all your help!

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  43. Hi. You mention comcast and AT&T. Here in Maine, we have Time Warner Cable, which was recently bought out by Spectrum. When they put their new box in my house, I became sensitive to wifi. I would like to know if I can get a simpler box from them or need to switch companies. I can check if Comcast is available or not if need be. I’m not very tech savvy and would love to hire someone to help me sort this all out and set up a system that works. My older daughter is concerned that without wifi in the house, we will use much more phone data. However, I think its worth the switch to be safer.

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  44. Hi Jeromy,

    What is the difference between A cat five, cat 5E, cat 6, and cat 7 in regards to a health/low EMF standpoint? I have heard that cat 7 is a faster and I was concluding that it was not good for emf sensitivity and was better off getting a cat 5. Your thoughts?

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  45. Thank you for the informative article! I am just getting started with this process to help with my family, and esp. my daughter’s health.

    We live in a house in the country with a very long driveway. We’ve been using Verizon Wireless since we moved here in 2011. My daughter became noticeably ill in 2014, but I think something was working on her a year before that.

    My husband has been working from home for a few years and needs the high speed for his job.

    So, question is how convert a phone being used as a hotspot into a wired internet? We have a large steel building about 30+ ft from our house. So I was thinking I could set up some sort of router in that building and run a cable to the house. Would that work?

    Thank you for any suggestions!

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    • Hi Theresa,

      Thanks for writing. Sorry to hear about your daughter’s decline in health.

      That type of situation could certainly work. I have clients that do this with HughesNet Satellite internet service, along with a 4G wireless service like Verizon. You put the modem/receiver 50-100 feet away from your home and then run an Ethernet connection into your home.

      You can get your own 4G modem that will allow you to connect Ethernet cables to it. Here are some options:

      4G AT&T Modem to Ethernet: https://amzn.to/2SpYMOx

      Netgear version: https://amzn.to/2XJvLDx

      You just have to get one that will work with Verizon.

      Then you would run an Ethernet cable into the home and split the line with an Ethernet switch (as noted in the article above).

      If you ever want to discuss the specifics, we can have a call. This is how I work:

      https://www.emfanalysis.com/work-with-me/

      Keep in touch!

      Jeromy

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  46. I just made my first attempt at shutting of WiFi and going back to wired. I have a Spectrum ubee modem that was installed in bridge mode because I was using a WiFi router at that time. That turns off the ubee wifi radio, but at the same time makes the four ports redundant – only one IP address. It you want to use the ports like a normal router, it turns on the WiFi radio! Exactly backwards! Spectrum will give you a modem with no wifi, but it only has one port! So I connected my WiFi router in the same closet and used one port to connect to a NetGear 1200 powerline adapter. Two other ports go to the only two Ethernet locations I have. Three other NetGear 1200s give me lots of connection flexibility. (Don’t know the effect on dirty electricity or associated EMF yet.) Just got the entry level Cornet ED88T Plus. I can manage the router broadcast time in the system settings by going to its IP with my Ethernet connected laptop. But I have found you usually have to restart the router to get WiFi turned back on. Also the powerline adapters randomly disconnect a couple times a day.

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  47. Hello,

    My work is saying I need a wired internet connection in order to work from home for security purposes. I however can not get wired internet where I live. Only WiFi or satellite. Is there anyway to get around that and somehow get a wired connection?

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    • Hi Brooke,

      You can have a wired connection even with satellite internet. The uplink to the satellite will obviously be RF. However, you can run Ethernet from the HughesNet/Viasat modem/gateway to your computer.

      You can do this with any system. There are even 4G modems that connect to a cell tower, but allow for an Ethernet connection to your laptop. In these cases, you will follow the instructions above.

      Let me know if you have any questions on this.

      Jeromy

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  48. Hello. I live in a rural area of Oregon (20 minutes away from a large city). I had a landline, but it became unusable and the phone company (CenturyLink) refused to fix it. So I don’t have a working landline. I’m paying about $100. per month for two lines (VoIP didn’t work, so had to install a second line to be able to use internet), and internet service. I don’t have cable, and don’t want it. My Internet service is wired (thankfully!) but the phone issue is challenging and the Internet service is spotty. I want to discontinue the CenturyLink service completely, but how will I be able to get wired Internet service? I’m 65 and not very tech savvy. Can you help me? Thanks! I found this site searching ‘wired internet service without a landline’.
    Oh, also, my home was built in 1945 with most likely original electric, so….is that going to be an issue? I can’t afford to get the electric updated right now!

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    • Hi Carol,

      Do you have any other wired internet providers out where you live? If you are stuck with CenturyLink, then you can do voice with several different companies. You will just need to work with them to make sure your system doesn’t use WiFi. Here is the leader in this:

      https://www.ooma.com/

      Another option is switching to satellite internet (HughesNet, Viasat, etc.):

      https://www.hughesnet.com/

      https://www.viasat.com/internet

      This is tricky though as you need the satellite to be about 200 feet from the home and you will need a wired modem from them. Then you are still left creating a wired phone setup through their modem.

      Let me know what option works best for you.

      Jeromy

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  49. Thanks so much for this!

    Do you no longer recommend using a ground adapter for the Ethernet cables going from router to computer? I did not see anything about it in this article. Curious as I saw it in an older article of yours.

    Thanks,

    Jared

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  50. Also, I called Comcast and unfortunately they do not provide internet in my area.

    Can you provide me with a list of recommended wired internet services you recommend so I can see if they are able to provide internet where I’m located? I searched you site but have only seen your recommendation for Comcast in this article.

    Have you heard anything about Windstream or Earth Link Internet providers? I am trying to avoid AT&T and work with a provider that is compatible with the equipment that you recommend.

    Thank you,

    Jared

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  51. Hi Jeromy, could you possibly help me with a question. I am currently sleeping in a bedroom that’s on the 3rd floor of an inn with the inn office directly underneath on the ground floor (1st floor), another room in-between, and no other floor above me. There are about 6 wifi networks being generated from the ground level office.

    Probably a Faraday cage would be the best option but they are super expensive so I’m thinking of putting copper or aluminum sheets from Home Depot or even many layered aluminum foil right under my mattress (which I can put directly on the floor if necessary). Would this provide some kind of shielding or would it be harmful? There are also 2 cell towers about 1 to 1.5 miles away. Would the shielding cause any EMFs/radio waves to pool on the top side where I’m sleeping even if I’m on the top floor?

    Also, when a modem generates what looks like 3 wifi networks, ie 2.4 ghz, 5 ghz and a hotspot, are these basically ONE wifi network or 3 separate ones? Would these networks have a more harmful cumulative effect on the body or are they pretty much the same as the effect of one network?

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  52. Hi Jeromy,
    Do you know if there’s an internet resource which lists household and office appliances like dishwashers, heaters, printers etc. which do not incorporate wifi technology?
    It is becoming increasingly difficult to source the most basic things without it.
    In my present case I need a new printer, but when I looked around to find one that would suit my needs I found that even if they advertise themselves as having an ethernet or usb connection, as well as the wifi, nobody can tell me whether I can actually disable the wifi, or whether it will just go on attempting to contact my non-existent wireless router for ever!
    Knowing that a certain model had no wifi capability whatsoever would be a big plus to me.
    But finding it is proving difficult.
    And I was wondering if you know of anybody or any organization that’s working on this? Busting the internet of things enabled future.
    Thanks
    Justin
    And thanks for all your good work!

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  53. Hi Jeromy,

    Is there a way to disable wifi/BT on Roku ULTRA with ethernet port,
    and make sure it is using ethernet only? I don’t want to buy it if not, and can’t find any answer online.

    Thanks so much – you are our tech go to!

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  54. Good heavens!

    Is there a professional that you can pay to have this done correctly? This is WAY too much for the average working, busy parent, exhausted from the hamster wheel, starving “Joe”!

    Name of professional that does this or a company would get me started. Heck. Maybe I should figure all of this out and start my own business.

    Kindly,
    USA

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    • Hi Danna,

      Yes, a local computer repair business could do this for you. There are also local EMF consultants that can help out. Best Buy has their Geek Squad, though they may not understand that you want a wired internet system.

      Feel free to email me should you want an introduction to a local EMF consultant.

      Hope this helps,

      Jeromy

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  55. Can I also disable the WiFi on a Frontier modem and then use my own router or Ethernet switch to achieve the same results as outlined in this article?

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    • Hi Sheila,

      You’ll have to check with Frontier to see if that is possible. Most ISP’s have a modem/router model that has no WiFi in it or it can be disabled by pressing a button or modifying the settings.

      Hope this helps,

      Jeromy

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  56. For AT&T, why would I need a different modem if I can turn off the signal in the settings? Is there a strong signal still coming from it, despite it being off? Is it worth it to buy an additional low emf modem/router?

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  57. Hi Jeromy,

    I have set up my laptop 1 metre away. A bulk of the EMF fields from the laptop die down in this distance. However, the wired keyboard and mouse are carrying a lot of EMF with them which can be picked by my radio R9012.

    What is the best way to set up my wired keyboard and wired old fashioned ball mouse to eradicate this issue? I’m beginning to think that a wireless keyboard and mouse might well be less worse i.e. the lesser evil.

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  58. Hi Jeromy,   

    Thanks for this great article and your answers to questions (I have not read all the questions so forgive me if I ask a question that was already asked). 

    Background: I put ethernet all over our house using powerline adapters (whether these are ok re: emf’s is a question I should ask…). I turned off the router on the Xfinity modem/router I have through the “xfinity gateway,” but using a borrowed emf meter, I saw that the modem (even when the router was off) was still emitting. I bought myself time by buying a router shield which dropped the emfs down. But I am still particularly interested in dealing with swapping out this modem because my teen daughter’s room is right next to the room with the modem. A person who helped me with the powerline adapters said I can’t move the modem/router set up away from the spot it is in near my daughter’s bedrooom (I cannot remember what his reason was– but he seemed pretty sure).

    Right now the Safe and Sound Classic II meter (which I just bought!) reads in the “100” bar for my daughter’s room.  Seems like that is too high, yes? (I unplug when she sleeps but it gets unplugged because of siblings doing homework long after she has gone to bed). 

    Question: the “device info” website for xfinity says that for my address the following are options. Is there one you suggest more than the others? How do I know these won’t emit even when the router is off as the xfinity modem does?

    Netgear CAX80 Cable modem and wifi router
    Netgear CM2000 Cable modem
    Netgear CM2050V Cable modem
    Motorola MT8733 Cable modem and wifi router with voice (does this mean a phone can be plugged in?)
    Arris S33 Cable modem.

    If I get only a modem, what router should I get? Since I want the option to very occasionally put the wifi router on if there is a child’s guest over to do homework etc.

    Thank you so very much!

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  59. Hi Jeromy,

    Your website is so helpful!

    I’m rewiring our house with ethernet cables, and I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of where to get 1000 sq ft of shielded Cat 7 cable?

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  60. Hi Jeromy,

    I’m pretty new to EMF and it’s dangers but trying to get a grasp on things.

    I live in NY and we have a ton of devices (iPads, fire sticks, cellphones, laptop etc). If I’m hardwiring the house, how do I do it in a way that I can still use devices? Would I need a modem in every room we have devices? A bit confused.

    Thanks in advance.

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