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Originally Posted by Rob
Probably easiest to get a small patch panel and connect the cut off cables to that in place of the removed wiring closet. Then you just get some very short patch leads to plug the panel ports to the router / switch.
Of course if the network is only 3 computers most routers have four LAN ports so you might not even need a separate switch.
I've also found a basic cable tester a useful device to check each lead end is correctly terminated to the right socket.
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Thanks. I will put in an 8 ports switch in case of a printer or 2 and maybe a NAS as well.