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:
So – a quick update on my project:
The network cabinet is neatly installed below my electrical control panel.
The network cables have already been pulled in – the patch panel is installed accordingly – and the power strip is connected.
Only the internet connection is missing, then everything can start!
All purchases, thanks to your advice, look good – so far, I am satisfied 🙂
I would like to buy the access points with Power over Ethernet (PoE) right from the start.
I can’t decide on one – I would appreciate some more input on this.
I don’t need separate networks – my requirements are simple:
- easy installation
- good range
- relatively compact (not huge units)
- good wall mounting options
- reasonable price (up to 120€ (around $130) each)
I need a total of 2. Could you please share a photo? Thanks.
Dear all,
I’m joining this discussion because I’m currently in the middle of planning and implementing my network. My electrician wants to install two 8-port patch panels, although I would prefer a 24-port one. I have now suggested organizing the network cabinet and the patch panel myself, so he would only need to connect the network cables. I proposed a patch panel to him, and his only reply was, "We use modular panels where cables can be connected one by one."
Could someone please explain the difference? I have no experience with this and would appreciate any support.
Best regards
I’m joining this discussion because I’m currently in the middle of planning and implementing my network. My electrician wants to install two 8-port patch panels, although I would prefer a 24-port one. I have now suggested organizing the network cabinet and the patch panel myself, so he would only need to connect the network cables. I proposed a patch panel to him, and his only reply was, "We use modular panels where cables can be connected one by one."
Could someone please explain the difference? I have no experience with this and would appreciate any support.
Best regards
D
DaGoodness5 May 2022 12:15In the switch you linked, the ports are fixed inside the switch, and the cables are connected directly to these ports. The electrician prefers a patch panel where the individual ports are modular and can be removed from the housing. The cables are then terminated onto the ports, which are pushed into the back of the panel. This setup is much easier for wiring and offers the advantage of allowing you to move the individual ports around within the housing as needed.
Your electrician’s point definitely makes sense.
Your electrician’s point definitely makes sense.
DaGoodness schrieb:
In the switch from your link, the ports are fixed onto the switch itself, and the cables are connected directly to them. Your electrician prefers a patch panel where each port is a separate module that can be removed from the enclosure. Then the cables are terminated on the ports, which are inserted into the panel from the back. This makes cabling much easier and gives you the advantage of being able to rearrange the individual ports inside the enclosure as needed.
Your electrician’s explanation definitely makes sense. Thank you very much for the quick response and clear explanation. I now understand both your and the electrician’s @DaGoodness reasoning. Could you recommend a module for me?
Best regards
D
DaGoodness5 May 2022 12:27I would just have the electrician provide you with a quote.
The question is why he is offering you two 8-port units instead of the 24-port unit you want.
Maybe he only wants to install a 10" cabinet instead of a 19" one?
The question is why he is offering you two 8-port units instead of the 24-port unit you want.
Maybe he only wants to install a 10" cabinet instead of a 19" one?
For the current plan, I need 15 ports, and I immediately said that 24 would definitely be better (for the future, etc.). He would do it too, but he didn’t seem very convinced by my idea. Regarding the cabinet, he just said that you can of course do something like that if you have 24 ports. He doesn’t really share my enthusiasm 😀
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