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 L
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I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion).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I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion).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!
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Stefan2.8421 Feb 2020 14:0411ant schrieb:
If that means a four-star rating on TAE, then that’s outdated—considered “modern 1980s” even for a junction box setup.I also pointed this out. It hardly makes sense with today’s options anyway.Mycraft schrieb:
A repeater isn’t included though.I agree. I currently have one in my rental apartment, and it’s rather disappointing. In my small village, everything related to this topic is disappointing. Even devices connected by cable are quite weak.Mycraft schrieb:
What should be filmed?One is the terrace area with the patio door—to cover in case someone tries to get into the house there. And I would also like to use a Doorbird as an intercom system. For that purpose, then.
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Stefan2.8421 Feb 2020 14:0611ant schrieb:
No idea is often the standard among rural electricians: no understanding of topologies, just make sure it’s Cat 7 (terminated with unshielded "ISDN" Western jacks or standard TAE sockets).I count myself among them as well. If you have no idea, the only option is to try to gather information somewhere to avoid being helplessly dependent on contractors. But despite many long evenings of internet research, I think I still only know about 5% of what is possible or appropriate. That’s unfortunate.
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Stefan2.8421 Feb 2020 14:1211ant schrieb:
How deep is your Keineahnung?I think my Keineahnung runs deeper than the Mariana Trench. But these are good tips for the phone forums. At least now I know that it’s best to connect devices like the TV via cable instead of using the current rental solution, the Fire TV Stick over Wi-Fi. So far, that’s where I’m at.
I don’t have particularly high demands. As I said, in my current village, my wife watches TV through the Fire TV Stick, and I want to stream something on DAZN with the tablet, and the system is already overloaded. No joke.
It is not always true, but roughly speaking, products that you can just "buy, plug in, and remain clueless about" are usually not worth much. Half-knowledge is always better than no knowledge – it only gets tricky when clueless people meet half-knowledgeable experts. At least the latter are somewhat less common in specialized forums than in electronics stores, where they often pose as sales representatives.
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Don’t get upset, look out the window—you’ll see green instead of concrete. This is still a village, and you don’t have to lock your car or your house. If you want to go hiking, you can just step outside your home, and there are no pickpockets either. And hey, neighbor, don’t worry about having a smartphone or the Internet.
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Stefan2.8421 Feb 2020 14:40Nordlys schrieb:
Don’t get upset, just look out the window—you see green instead of concrete, that’s also village life, and you don’t have to lock your car or your house, and if you want to go for a walk, you can just leave your home easily, and there are no pickpockets either, and hey old-timer, do you have any cash? Nope, forget the internet.Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Our neighbors across the border are only about 500 meters (550 yards) away as the crow flies via unofficial paths. Even in my small village of 800 residents, break-ins happen regularly during the winter months. (Of course, it’s only a guess that the burglars come from France. They could come from anywhere.) But that’s another topic. The development area also has a faster internet connection. So things should improve.
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