ᐅ Is it necessary to have LAN cables installed in the garage?
Created on: 11 Sep 2022 11:38
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FrankChief
Hello
I wanted to ask what the essential use for a LAN connection in the garage would be?
Our electrician is reluctant to install a Cat cable in the garage.
He is charging twice as much as for a Cat cable inside the house (€500 in the garage) just for a Cat socket.
Why do you absolutely need LAN in the garage?
Wallboxes usually all support Wi-Fi anyway.
We are also planning to install photovoltaic panels later on.
I wanted to ask what the essential use for a LAN connection in the garage would be?
Our electrician is reluctant to install a Cat cable in the garage.
He is charging twice as much as for a Cat cable inside the house (€500 in the garage) just for a Cat socket.
Why do you absolutely need LAN in the garage?
Wallboxes usually all support Wi-Fi anyway.
We are also planning to install photovoltaic panels later on.
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FrankChief12 Sep 2022 22:47Yes, the developer has certainly had the structural engineering calculations done and that is why they do not allow such special requests.
We are getting triple-glazed windows and a KfW55-level house.
So we should definitely plan for at least one Cat cable to be able to install an access point in the garden in case of emergency?
We are getting triple-glazed windows and a KfW55-level house.
So we should definitely plan for at least one Cat cable to be able to install an access point in the garden in case of emergency?
Basically, the rule for choosing LAN sockets is: wherever a fixed device needs internet, install a LAN socket. This includes TVs, cameras (already planned permanently), PCs, consoles, refrigerators, and so on.
Everything mobile should connect via Wi-Fi.
This way, you distribute the devices efficiently across the two different data “highways.”
Regarding the builder’s excuses... drilling a small hole in the ceiling for a cable isn’t really a special request. Just talk to your electrician; they usually do this quickly and easily.
Everything mobile should connect via Wi-Fi.
This way, you distribute the devices efficiently across the two different data “highways.”
Regarding the builder’s excuses... drilling a small hole in the ceiling for a cable isn’t really a special request. Just talk to your electrician; they usually do this quickly and easily.
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FrankChief13 Sep 2022 07:42I have already talked with the builder and the electrician.
The electrician won’t do it quickly or casually because he would otherwise get in trouble with the builder.
The issue with ceiling access points is unfortunately settled; there’s nothing to change about that.
Anything beyond the standard is considered a special request (the standard included zero Cat cables).
We have to place the APs on barriers and lowboards.
Yes, we have LAN outlets planned wherever fixed devices will be installed,
TV, consoles, receivers, Android TV boxes, PCs (although it’s a laptop, we will still run cables), consoles, printers, access points.
No cameras are planned.
Why would the refrigerator need LAN?
The electrician won’t do it quickly or casually because he would otherwise get in trouble with the builder.
The issue with ceiling access points is unfortunately settled; there’s nothing to change about that.
Anything beyond the standard is considered a special request (the standard included zero Cat cables).
We have to place the APs on barriers and lowboards.
Yes, we have LAN outlets planned wherever fixed devices will be installed,
TV, consoles, receivers, Android TV boxes, PCs (although it’s a laptop, we will still run cables), consoles, printers, access points.
No cameras are planned.
Why would the refrigerator need LAN?
Then install the LAN outlet on a free wall and use an in-wall access point (e.g., Unifi UAP-AC-IW).
This also has a LAN port where another device can be connected via cable.
The electrician does not need to lay the cable either. Conduits would have been sufficient. The cable can be pulled and terminated quickly and easily by yourself.
For the access point, a deep back box is best. Do not install a LAN socket at all, just a keystone module on the installation cable, a short patch cable to the access point, and simply mount the access point over it.
This also has a LAN port where another device can be connected via cable.
The electrician does not need to lay the cable either. Conduits would have been sufficient. The cable can be pulled and terminated quickly and easily by yourself.
For the access point, a deep back box is best. Do not install a LAN socket at all, just a keystone module on the installation cable, a short patch cable to the access point, and simply mount the access point over it.
The argument about "structural problems" caused by a few small holes is clearly far-fetched. It’s quite surprising that those responsible don’t find this ridiculous themselves...
The only possible valid argument, depending on the construction method, could be that certain types of holes might damage an insulation layer and thus, for example, allow moisture to penetrate.
In your case, you can simply screw the access point directly onto the wall...
The only possible valid argument, depending on the construction method, could be that certain types of holes might damage an insulation layer and thus, for example, allow moisture to penetrate.
In your case, you can simply screw the access point directly onto the wall...
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FrankChief13 Sep 2022 09:53I have already looked into wall access points, but we simply don’t find them attractive when placed up high on the wall.
If they are mounted high on the wall, the LAN ports become unnecessary as well.
That’s why we just want to place the APs on the cabinet or lowboard (even though it’s not the ideal solution, we don’t need high-speed internet in every single corner.
So, would you suggest installing at least one LAN cable in the garage?
If they are mounted high on the wall, the LAN ports become unnecessary as well.
That’s why we just want to place the APs on the cabinet or lowboard (even though it’s not the ideal solution, we don’t need high-speed internet in every single corner.
So, would you suggest installing at least one LAN cable in the garage?
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