Is there an adapter for Coaxial cable?

[dansidorkin]

We have a wall that blocks the ability to unscrew the coaxial cable. We want to connect it to the Gen 2 Ignite modem but we're having difficulty. We can't unscrew the bolt, we can't take off the plastic clip, any advice?

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[Datalink]

@dansidorkin can you post a picture of the wallplate showing the obstruction.  

For tight spaces, you can get 90 degree coaxial adapters, such as the following:

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ideal-90-f-connector-adapter-2-pack-/1000751480

https://www.amazon.ca/Coaxial-Adapter-Female-Right-Angle/dp/B000AS9G9I

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@dansidorkin wrote:

We have a wall that blocks the ability to unscrew the coaxial cable. We want to connect it to the Gen 2 Ignite modem but we're having difficulty. We can't unscrew the bolt, we can't take off the plastic clip, any advice?

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I'm having trouble visualizing this installation as well.

Does your coax cable have a tamper-proof sleeve that prevents you from unscrewing it?  If so, you would need a special tool to remove it.  (As far as I know, Rogers does not use these but if you were with a regional cable company that Rogers acquired, you might have one.)

If it's a normal coax cable but the connector is tight, you can use a 7/16" wrench to loosen it.  Professional installers use a torque wrench to tighten the connector, and this can sometimes make it difficult to unscrew.  Some coax patch cables have plastic cover over the hex fitting that allows you to tighten the connector by hand.  They allow you to get a thumb-tight connection and are not normally tightened with tools.