Yes! There are actually several ways to bridge two sides of a wall with Ethernet, depending on what kind of setup you’re aiming for — here’s a quick breakdown:
- The most straightforward and reliable.
- Use a drill with a long bit to make a hole through the wall, then fish the Ethernet cable through.
- Finish it nicely with wall plates on both sides for a clean look.
- Best for permanent, stable setups.
- If drilling isn’t an option, you can use a flat Ethernet cable and run it along the edge of a door frame or even under a door if there’s clearance.
- Not as clean but no drilling required.
- These use your home’s electrical wiring to transmit data.
- You plug one adapter near your router and another on the other side of the wall.
- Speeds vary based on wiring quality, but it’s a decent no-drill solution.
- If your home has coaxial cable outlets, you can use MoCA adapters to turn coax lines into Ethernet bridges.
- Usually faster and more stable than powerline.
- Set up a dedicated Wi-Fi bridge between two access points or routers in bridge mode.
- No cables needed, but you’ll depend on wireless signal quality.
Best Choice?
If you want reliability and max speed, drilling and running a dedicated Ethernet cable is king.
If you need non-invasive, quick setup, powerline or MoCA can work well.
If you tell me a bit more about your wall (is it exterior? load-bearing? apartment?), and what speeds you’re aiming for, I can give you a more tailored suggestion! 🚀