Looking to run some fiber around my flat

I have ordered some SC fiber from Ali express and some corresponding 1G SFP modules.

I didn't go with 10G because I got some old switches for free from work and they are only 1G...at some point I will look to upgrade to 10G though.

anyway, I am quite nervous about the durability of this fiber as it's the very thin invisible stuff, the plan is to tape it down in place and make sure it works and then go round and glue it down or clear silicone sealant it.

however I am now wondering if I should instead run it inside some very slim trunking and then at each end actually terminate into some keystone back boxes.

it will all be "on top" of the wall as my walls are solid plaster and there's virtually no void.

just gathering thoughts and seeing what other people think who might have done this already.

Posted Aug 14, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC

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