Hello everyone,
Slowly but surely, we are getting closer to moving in.
In about 4-6 weeks, we will most likely move into our new build.
For this reason, I am gradually starting to think about the technology in my house so that I have all the necessary information in time and everything works properly.
We built with a basement — so the utility room is located in the basement.
--> Fiber optic connection from the telecom provider – 100 Mbps with Magenta Smart TV (we only watch Internet TV – no satellite connection).
--> 7 double LAN outlets installed throughout the house (1x bedroom, 2x kids’ rooms, 1x living area, 1x office, 2x access points) – so 14 individual cables.
--> The distribution panel on the wall is attached (in case this is important).
Now to my questions:
1. I’m considering buying the FritzBox 7590 router because it seems to be one of the leading models on the market right now and has received very good reviews. I haven’t had good experiences with Speedports in the past, but the FritzBox has always left a positive impression.
– Does this make sense?
2. Is a router alone enough for this setup? It seems to me that there are too few ports on the router, so I definitely need a switch, correct?
I only know switches from LAN parties years ago and don’t have much experience with them. When connecting router <--> switch, do I lose any speed?
– If a switch is needed, what should I pay attention to when buying one? Are there any models you have had good experiences with?
3. Access points – how does this work? I am currently a bit unsure because I only had LAN cables pre-installed in the walls in the ground floor and attic hallway areas for the access points. Is that sufficient? How is the access point powered? Is it enough to simply plug this cable into the switch or the router? Is that even possible?
So: which cables should connect to the router, and which should go to a switch?
I would appreciate a simple explanation! I don’t need a high-end solution… There are currently and will be just two of us living in a very large house, no kids into gaming or anything like that… I just want reliable Wi-Fi throughout the house (since we have concrete ceilings) and good streaming of my Internet TV.
Additionally:
Are there any mounting options for switches or routers? At the moment, I don’t see any space for them in my distribution panel 😀
Slowly but surely, we are getting closer to moving in.
In about 4-6 weeks, we will most likely move into our new build.
For this reason, I am gradually starting to think about the technology in my house so that I have all the necessary information in time and everything works properly.
We built with a basement — so the utility room is located in the basement.
--> Fiber optic connection from the telecom provider – 100 Mbps with Magenta Smart TV (we only watch Internet TV – no satellite connection).
--> 7 double LAN outlets installed throughout the house (1x bedroom, 2x kids’ rooms, 1x living area, 1x office, 2x access points) – so 14 individual cables.
--> The distribution panel on the wall is attached (in case this is important).
Now to my questions:
1. I’m considering buying the FritzBox 7590 router because it seems to be one of the leading models on the market right now and has received very good reviews. I haven’t had good experiences with Speedports in the past, but the FritzBox has always left a positive impression.
– Does this make sense?
2. Is a router alone enough for this setup? It seems to me that there are too few ports on the router, so I definitely need a switch, correct?
I only know switches from LAN parties years ago and don’t have much experience with them. When connecting router <--> switch, do I lose any speed?
– If a switch is needed, what should I pay attention to when buying one? Are there any models you have had good experiences with?
3. Access points – how does this work? I am currently a bit unsure because I only had LAN cables pre-installed in the walls in the ground floor and attic hallway areas for the access points. Is that sufficient? How is the access point powered? Is it enough to simply plug this cable into the switch or the router? Is that even possible?
So: which cables should connect to the router, and which should go to a switch?
I would appreciate a simple explanation! I don’t need a high-end solution… There are currently and will be just two of us living in a very large house, no kids into gaming or anything like that… I just want reliable Wi-Fi throughout the house (since we have concrete ceilings) and good streaming of my Internet TV.
Additionally:
Are there any mounting options for switches or routers? At the moment, I don’t see any space for them in my distribution panel 😀
Prager91 schrieb:
All right – I think I’ll go for it here!
What kind of access point do you have? And which switch? Since we’re on the topic 😀 I have the Netgear WAC540... not the most attractive and maybe not the best choice right now, but I’m satisfied 🙂
Switch is also something from Netgear... just pick any from the ones mentioned before 😉
Prager91 schrieb:
Do I actually need a 1000 Mbps switch, or is 100 Mbps enough? The switches usually come in both versions. The switch isn’t just for your internet connection, but also for your internal network. So it’s better to have a bit more power available 😉 ... so yes, at least 1 Gbps.
Prager91 schrieb:
I have a 100 Mbps fiber optic line with Telekom. Is it already connected or is the installation date still pending?
With fiber optic, the technician usually comes into the house.
netuser schrieb:
I have the Netgear WAC540... not the nicest looking and maybe not the best choice currently, but I’m satisfied 🙂
Switch is also some Netgear model... just pick any from the ones mentioned earlier 😉
The switch isn’t just for your internet connection but also for your internal network. You should make sure you have a bit more power available 😉 … so yes, at least 1GB.
Is the connection already installed, or is the installation appointment still pending?
With fiber optic, the technician actually comes to the house. I’m going with this one:
YuanLey 18 Port Gigabit PoE Switch, 16 PoE+ Ports 1000 Mbps
I’m still looking into access points – that will be decided a bit closer to the time.
The fiber installation appointment will probably take place at the end of March. The cable will be blown in about 2 weeks; I’m still waiting for a call from the construction manager of the civil engineering company working for the telecom provider.
Are there any mounting brackets or rails for installing the router and switch into a 19" rack? Or what is the best way to proceed?
Prager91 schrieb:
Are there any mounting rails or brackets available to install the router and switch into the 19-inch rack? Or what is the best way to proceed?There are shelf inserts that can be screwed in ...
netuser schrieb:
Basically, you can’t go wrong with a FritzBox.
However, as far as I know, the 7590 does not have a built-in fiber optic modem, so an additional one is required. Sorry for jumping in here again. I haven’t read every post in the thread.
I should mention upfront that I’m not a network expert and only handle fairly simple setups as a user.
I’m just a bit puzzled by the hardware combination. The original poster is getting a fiber optic connection from Telekom, right?
When I dealt with Telekom’s builder service, they were really helpful for me as a layperson. I currently have exactly the FritzBox 7590 installed in my basement, with no additional modem of my own.
From what I understand, Telekom’s flat-rate connection fee includes a modem. At least, there are two boxes with Telekom’s magenta-colored labels on the wall—Telekom’s property. I plugged my FritzBox into those according to Telekom’s instructions, and that was it.
Inside the house, the network is then distributed further using AVM 2400 (wired).
For my use cases, this setup works reliably and stably, with no noticeable connection drops when moving around the house.
Prager91 schrieb:
Are there any mounting brackets available for the router and the switch to install them in the 19" rack? Or what is the best way to proceed? The manufacturer usually provides mounting brackets for the switch, especially if it has a certain number of ports. The router can be placed on a rack shelf.
Prager91 schrieb:
YuanLey 18 Port Gigabit PoE Switch, 16 PoE+ Port 1000 MbpsWhy don’t you just go for a 24-port switch right away? You already have 15 ports in use, and it’s a good idea to have some spare capacity for the future.
Does your chosen switch support IGMPv3? If not, you won’t be able to use MagentaTV.
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