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Broken cable in networking box - unsure how to fix (UK)(alien.top)

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One of the kids has accidentally snapped this cable bringing the WiFi down.

Could somebody tell me:

  1. What this cable is
  2. Who do I get to fix it? An electrician or is this beyond that?

Thanks!

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TomRILReddit@alien.topB
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“not me” is always the name of the person that broke the fiber.

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english_mike69@alien.topB
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Other than providing power to network equipment and computers, keep Mr Sparky away from any network cabling. Nothing good comes from and electrician doing any data cabling. Nothing. Ever.

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HuntersPad@alien.topB
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That cable shouldn’t affect your WiFi… But it would certainly affect your internet.

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mlcarson@alien.topB
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Just because nobody’s asked – how does one accidentally snap a cable in an enclosed box like that?

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english_mike69@alien.topB
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It’s where they hide their stash.

🔥🤣

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AT13123@alien.topOPB
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Took my eyes off my nephew. Kid yanked it off the wall and had a field day! Couldn’t believe it to be honest!

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