ᐅ Are Ethernet ports still relevant today? Wi-Fi and wireless connections are the future!
Created on: 29 Jan 2020 21:06
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Bauherr am LB
Bauherr am L29 Jan 2020 21:06Hello fellow cable enthusiasts and Wi-Fi addicts,
I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion). But that’s not what this is about.
Right now, I’m trying to smartly distribute LAN duplex Cat 6a and Cat7 cable outlets throughout the rooms (1st floor: 2 kids’ rooms, kids’ bathroom, master bedroom, dressing room, master bathroom, hallway; 2nd floor: open living/dining/kitchen area, hallway, entrance area, guest restroom).
On one hand, I feel like none of the rooms really fit the outlets perfectly, like: “the desk could go here…” But what if the TV ends up in that corner instead?
On the other hand, I’m looking at our current devices and very few still have LAN ports: MacBooks, iPhones, tablets, or devices that have LAN options but mostly connect via Wi-Fi anyway, like Sonos, printers, TVs.
So the question arises whether LAN ports in rooms are still that important today. I’m not talking about the Wi-Fi access points, which of course should be connected via LAN in a convenient location, or special cases like PoE cameras and door intercoms. I’m mainly referring to the LAN outlets in individual rooms. Most end devices are mobile anyway, and the outlets will be in the wrong place 99% of the time.
I read (yes, I spent some time researching this) that the cost of LAN outlets is negligible. Well, if I install duplex outlets in all those questionable locations, the cost for switches and everything else adds up to a nice chunk.
I would be interested in your opinion on this. Since I am straightforwardly skipping any traditional TV (in our case only satellite would be possible) and the corresponding connections, wouldn’t it be consistent to also counteract the outlet overload regarding LAN?
Looking forward to your comments, thanks!
I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion). But that’s not what this is about.
Right now, I’m trying to smartly distribute LAN duplex Cat 6a and Cat7 cable outlets throughout the rooms (1st floor: 2 kids’ rooms, kids’ bathroom, master bedroom, dressing room, master bathroom, hallway; 2nd floor: open living/dining/kitchen area, hallway, entrance area, guest restroom).
On one hand, I feel like none of the rooms really fit the outlets perfectly, like: “the desk could go here…” But what if the TV ends up in that corner instead?
On the other hand, I’m looking at our current devices and very few still have LAN ports: MacBooks, iPhones, tablets, or devices that have LAN options but mostly connect via Wi-Fi anyway, like Sonos, printers, TVs.
So the question arises whether LAN ports in rooms are still that important today. I’m not talking about the Wi-Fi access points, which of course should be connected via LAN in a convenient location, or special cases like PoE cameras and door intercoms. I’m mainly referring to the LAN outlets in individual rooms. Most end devices are mobile anyway, and the outlets will be in the wrong place 99% of the time.
I read (yes, I spent some time researching this) that the cost of LAN outlets is negligible. Well, if I install duplex outlets in all those questionable locations, the cost for switches and everything else adds up to a nice chunk.
I would be interested in your opinion on this. Since I am straightforwardly skipping any traditional TV (in our case only satellite would be possible) and the corresponding connections, wouldn’t it be consistent to also counteract the outlet overload regarding LAN?
Looking forward to your comments, thanks!
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Bauherr am L29 Jan 2020 21:07As an additional note: we will also not have a landline phone. Everyone already has their smartphone, which will also be connected to the 5G network or Wi-Fi in the future.
Wi-Fi is only used here by printers, a netbook, and the touchscreen device. So, the truly mobile devices.
All others (printer 2, work laptop at the desk, smart TV, gaming console, NAS, and IP phone) are connected via cable. And I think that’s a good approach! Stable, reliable, and guaranteed data rates without putting strain on the mobile devices.
For the TV, only two locations are suitable anyway, so I installed a duplex outlet in both. In the home office, it’s similar but only one outlet (by the window, since the desk wouldn’t be placed anywhere else). In the studio, there are again two outlets. And in the bedroom, there is an empty conduit in case I’m missing a connection later.
All others (printer 2, work laptop at the desk, smart TV, gaming console, NAS, and IP phone) are connected via cable. And I think that’s a good approach! Stable, reliable, and guaranteed data rates without putting strain on the mobile devices.
For the TV, only two locations are suitable anyway, so I installed a duplex outlet in both. In the home office, it’s similar but only one outlet (by the window, since the desk wouldn’t be placed anywhere else). In the studio, there are again two outlets. And in the bedroom, there is an empty conduit in case I’m missing a connection later.
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nordanney29 Jan 2020 21:47Specki schrieb:
Powerline LAN?
I’ve heard it works well. I set it up for a friend using devolo devices. It works perfectly on her electrical system.
LAN only for access points. Three outlets are enough for the whole house. The rest is expensive and unnecessary. You were right to think so. However, to be on the safe side, I installed one outlet per room.
The television has a LAN port but is connected via Wi-Fi. I see no reason for cables anymore. Those times are over.
The television has a LAN port but is connected via Wi-Fi. I see no reason for cables anymore. Those times are over.
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