Hello everyone,
Our new semi-detached house is currently being built by the developer. Now it's time to install the electrical system, and I’m a bit overwhelmed with the topic of Wi-Fi.
Network outlets are already planned in every room. All the network cables will run together in the utility room and be connected to one device. Is this a hub? I have attached a picture.
I am considering placing one access point (AP) on the wall in the living room on the ground floor and another on the ceiling in the hallway on the first floor.
I have read that I don't need additional power outlets for the network connections. Is that correct? What device do I need to power the access points, and where should it be connected? Do the connections for the access points require standard power outlets?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards
Our new semi-detached house is currently being built by the developer. Now it's time to install the electrical system, and I’m a bit overwhelmed with the topic of Wi-Fi.
Network outlets are already planned in every room. All the network cables will run together in the utility room and be connected to one device. Is this a hub? I have attached a picture.
I am considering placing one access point (AP) on the wall in the living room on the ground floor and another on the ceiling in the hallway on the first floor.
I have read that I don't need additional power outlets for the network connections. Is that correct? What device do I need to power the access points, and where should it be connected? Do the connections for the access points require standard power outlets?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards
K
knalltüte2 Feb 2020 19:15Using a (relatively expensive but good) 12-port Telegärtner patch panel with only 5 cables connected – no way!
If it’s not too late, pay the (small) extra cost for fully wired double sockets. Why does everyone always come up with the silly idea to save money here :-(
Then place power outlets next to network outlets (or better, above the network outlet at about 220cm (87 inches) height!), and configure multiple AVM 2400 repeaters as access points as needed. This way, no antenna performance is lost through “repeating.”
Mesh networking still works.
For ordinary users, this is much simpler than Ubiquiti in terms of configuration effort. I have had good experiences with this. As a bonus, you can create matching covers with 3D printing to make everything almost invisible.
If it’s not too late, pay the (small) extra cost for fully wired double sockets. Why does everyone always come up with the silly idea to save money here :-(
Then place power outlets next to network outlets (or better, above the network outlet at about 220cm (87 inches) height!), and configure multiple AVM 2400 repeaters as access points as needed. This way, no antenna performance is lost through “repeating.”
Mesh networking still works.
For ordinary users, this is much simpler than Ubiquiti in terms of configuration effort. I have had good experiences with this. As a bonus, you can create matching covers with 3D printing to make everything almost invisible.
Basically, supperzapp has already summarized everything nicely.
I would also recommend using only double sockets. I hope the builder is flexible and doesn’t charge exorbitant prices.
Based on your questions, I assume you are not very experienced in this area. Therefore, I would suggest using all AVM equipment, as it can be set up without advanced knowledge. For the access point on the ground floor, separate from the living room, I would have a dedicated LAN socket installed centrally. Of course, you will also need power supply for the AVM devices. Install them as high as possible on the wall.
Keep space free in the utility room for the equipment.
I would also recommend using only double sockets. I hope the builder is flexible and doesn’t charge exorbitant prices.
Based on your questions, I assume you are not very experienced in this area. Therefore, I would suggest using all AVM equipment, as it can be set up without advanced knowledge. For the access point on the ground floor, separate from the living room, I would have a dedicated LAN socket installed centrally. Of course, you will also need power supply for the AVM devices. Install them as high as possible on the wall.
Keep space free in the utility room for the equipment.
matte1987 schrieb:
Find the mistake....
For that amount of money, I bought a 24-port switch, an 8-port PoE switch, 3 Ubiquiti access points, 1 Fritzbox, and all the necessary small parts.
Sorry, but your suggestion isn’t really good. I installed and set up the three Fritzboxes in just under an hour. However, I would need at least ten times that long just to make a purchase decision if I did anything other than go to MediaMarkt and grab the three most expensive Fritzboxes. And the Ubiquiti devices still haven’t been set up.
Setting up three Fritzboxes just to get Wi-Fi coverage completely misses the point. These devices are huge, unattractive, consume too much power, and don’t even provide particularly good Wi-Fi. For purely aesthetic reasons, I would recommend selling these devices and starting over. I also don’t find Unifi that difficult to configure. On the contrary, extending an existing system can be done with just two clicks.
What I have gathered so far: Access points mounted on the ceiling usually provide the best coverage. With reinforced concrete ceilings, it is probably best to direct the antennas downward whenever possible. Is there anything to consider if there is a drywall partition (possibly with metal studs)? Have you conducted measurements during the shell construction phase to determine the optimal access point locations? Or is that all overkill and ultimately not worth the effort?
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