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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Hello 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I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion).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I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion).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!
I understand that. However, the argument "no LAN outlet = no TV via Telekom" doesn’t hold up.
Anyone who installs more than one or two double outlets in every room (except the living room) either has too much money or not much technical knowledge.
Even if in 10 or 20 years all sorts of devices are equipped with network connections again, you still won’t need that many outlets. But of course, everyone should do as they wish.
Anyone who installs more than one or two double outlets in every room (except the living room) either has too much money or not much technical knowledge.
Even if in 10 or 20 years all sorts of devices are equipped with network connections again, you still won’t need that many outlets. But of course, everyone should do as they wish.
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Piotr198130 Jan 2020 18:17I have a question regarding this: When do you use duplex and when single? What are the advantages of a duplex cable? Is it absolutely necessary?
Piotr1981 schrieb:
I have a question about this: When do you use duplex cables and when single cables? What is the advantage of a duplex cable? Is it absolutely necessary? Duplex cables cost about the same as two single cables. If the conduit diameter has been reduced and there are several bends in the concrete ceiling, it is easier to pull in a duplex cable than two single cables.G
Grantlhaua31 Jan 2020 06:31FloHB123 schrieb:
You still don’t need that many boxes.It’s not about needing all of them, but making sure there is one in key locations. I’d rather plan for 5 boxes and 10 outlets too many than one too few.
Bookstar schrieb:
Maybe those things cost nothing where you are, but I think we paid around 100 euros for a double socket outlet.If you do it yourself, one box might cost you about 30€ including materials. I channeled the walls myself, plastered myself, connected everything myself, and measured myself. The only thing the electrician mostly did was pull the cables.
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