ᐅ Category 7 network cable running underground from the main house to the extension
Created on: 16 Oct 2020 13:58
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David90
Hello!
We want to set up a network for an extension that is currently being renovated.
At the moment, there is nothing there.
In the main house next door, there is only a Fritzbox so far.
My question is, how to best route multiple duplex cables through a conduit about 5 meters (16 feet) long underground. (Length, not depth)
Also: how does the “connection” in the extension typically look, how do you enter the building from the conduit, etc., maybe someone has experience with this.
In the extension, the cables should be distributed to 3 rooms, with 2 dual network outlets each. So, we are talking about 6 Cat 7 duplex cables.
Can the electrician install the network outlets right next to the power outlets? Joint installation of network and electrical cables is allowed.
I feel confident handling the patch panel setup, connecting the switch (in the main house by the Fritzbox), etc., myself. Although dividing the switch (main house) and patch panel (extension) would be an option—since that would mean running only one cable into the yard—I actually prefer not to do that because of data throughput and to keep everything centralized.
I look forward to your ideas and constructive contributions!
We want to set up a network for an extension that is currently being renovated.
At the moment, there is nothing there.
In the main house next door, there is only a Fritzbox so far.
My question is, how to best route multiple duplex cables through a conduit about 5 meters (16 feet) long underground. (Length, not depth)
Also: how does the “connection” in the extension typically look, how do you enter the building from the conduit, etc., maybe someone has experience with this.
In the extension, the cables should be distributed to 3 rooms, with 2 dual network outlets each. So, we are talking about 6 Cat 7 duplex cables.
Can the electrician install the network outlets right next to the power outlets? Joint installation of network and electrical cables is allowed.
I feel confident handling the patch panel setup, connecting the switch (in the main house by the Fritzbox), etc., myself. Although dividing the switch (main house) and patch panel (extension) would be an option—since that would mean running only one cable into the yard—I actually prefer not to do that because of data throughput and to keep everything centralized.
I look forward to your ideas and constructive contributions!
untergasse43 schrieb:
I'm out of here.That’s probably for the best, because otherwise you would have already seen that the original poster has confirmed that fiber optic does not solve the lightning strike issue in his case, and equipotential bonding is not necessary since everything is connected to the same house connection anyway. You don’t have to play the missionary, but if you recommend something to an inexperienced user, you should be able to justify it.The fact is: in his situation, fiber optic makes no technical, financial, or physical sense.
HarvSpec schrieb:
There usually isn’t just one correct way!According to some members here, apparently there is—namely, their own.HarvSpec schrieb:
there is no single right way! Since not a single user in these four pages of the thread has been able to explain why it would be reasonable for the original poster to use fiber optic cable, I dare to doubt it in this particular case.
@untergasse43 @K1300S please provide some plausible reasons, then we can also discuss other solutions.