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 😀
netuser schrieb:
Yes, SORRY on my part, thanks for the clarification and correction.
I completely mixed things up! 🙁
That was exactly the difference between the "Speedport Smart 4" and the "Smart 4 PLUS." The latter only has the fiber optic connection.
If you take the standard one without Plus, the Telekom-owned modem is connected in between, similar to the Fritzbox.
The only downside might be that the Fritzbox still needs to be configured (login details, etc.), whereas the Speedports work directly on the connection without any additional setup.
Sorry again for the confusion 🙁 ... I’ll just go grab another coffee 😉 Alright – but I don’t think this will change my decision to go with the Speedport Smart 4 for now. I will check again about the Telekom modem – it will probably be installed anyway. Thanks!
netuser schrieb:
Sorry for the confusion 🙁 ... I better go get another coffee 😉When I’m confused, I tend to reach for something else to drink :P
As I said, I’m quite a beginner in this area, but I still often follow these threads with interest because I want to learn something.
I’m also sure that there are more professional solutions than a FritzBox with the corresponding AVM repeaters. The question is always how deep you want to get into it and what you actually need in the end.
Those who are knowledgeable or enjoy the topic can probably get a lot out of it. But I think this is a good place for anyone looking for a fairly simple solution that works well enough for most “normal” users.
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Bauenaberwie24 Feb 2022 17:28I am in a similar situation and would like to quickly check if I have understood everything correctly:
We are planning 17 indoor network connections (2 PoE) and 6 outdoor connections (5 PoE).
The hardware will be as follows:
10-inch network cabinet
2x 16-port patch panels
1x 16-port switch with PoE
1x 16-port switch without PoE
+ other equipment like routers, etc.
Have I understood this correctly? Is it possible to connect regular devices that do not require PoE to the PoE switch?
Thank you very much!
We are planning 17 indoor network connections (2 PoE) and 6 outdoor connections (5 PoE).
The hardware will be as follows:
10-inch network cabinet
2x 16-port patch panels
1x 16-port switch with PoE
1x 16-port switch without PoE
+ other equipment like routers, etc.
Have I understood this correctly? Is it possible to connect regular devices that do not require PoE to the PoE switch?
Thank you very much!
Yes, you can also connect devices without PoE to a PoE switch. With injectors, you need to be careful because they often use passive PoE, which can damage the device if used incorrectly.
How are you connecting the two switches? If you are doing this with only a 1 Gbit connection, you might create a bottleneck within your network.
How are you connecting the two switches? If you are doing this with only a 1 Gbit connection, you might create a bottleneck within your network.
Bauenaberwie schrieb:
I am in a similar situation and would like to quickly ask if I have understood everything correctly:
So, we are planning 17 network connections indoors (2 POE) and 6 outdoors (5 POE).
Hardware as follows:
10-inch network cabinet
2x 16-port patch panel
1x 16-port switch with POE
1x 16-port switch without POE
+ additional equipment like router, etc.
Is that correct? Can standard devices that do not require POE be connected to the POE switch?
Thank you very much!Why do you do it this way? Why a 10-inch cabinet, and why duplicate everything? Why not use a 24- or 26-port switch with a single patch panel? Why create a 1 Gbit bottleneck between the switches, through which all traffic must pass (or via uplink to the router)?B
Bauenaberwie24 Feb 2022 18:26With a 24-port switch, I initially only have one spare port left. That’s why I thought it makes more sense to go directly for a 32-port switch. Also, there isn’t really a 24-port option for a 10-inch (approximately 25 cm) rack, right? Since our utility room is already quite full with the mechanical ventilation system, heat pump, etc., I preferred to choose a 10-inch (approximately 25 cm) cabinet. But I didn’t know that connecting two switches could be problematic :/
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