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I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion).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I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion).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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T_im_Norden13 Nov 2020 10:07Depending on how the access point is designed, you might already have trouble plugging in the connector without bending the cable. The MikroTik is an example of this. With the stiff installation cable, it is practically impossible.
Stefan2.84 schrieb:
I was just speaking theoretically. I want to understand the whole thing since I’m completely new to this. Of course, I’ll carry it out in the best possible way.In theory, it’s possible. However, the disadvantages and challenges have already been mentioned.
You also face the issue that, if it fails, you don’t have unlimited attempts to fix your work.
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Stefan2.8413 Nov 2020 13:54Sure. If it goes wrong, there won’t be many attempts left. But I understand and will try the better solution.
I probably won’t have this sorted by the time we move in. That’s why the first plan is to simply connect the access point to a socket in the living room and run it temporarily from there until I create a proper installation for the ceiling. That should work for now, except for the reduced coverage of the rooms, right?
I probably won’t have this sorted by the time we move in. That’s why the first plan is to simply connect the access point to a socket in the living room and run it temporarily from there until I create a proper installation for the ceiling. That should work for now, except for the reduced coverage of the rooms, right?
untergasse4313 Nov 2020 14:05It’s connected to the network and will work, of course. The placement is poor, as you know yourself. But be careful, such temporary setups can sometimes last for years 🙂
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Stefan2.8413 Nov 2020 14:26I am doing my best.....
But I have one silly question. Do you need a separate cable to power the access point with PoE? Are there any differences, or what should I consider regarding the cable?
But I have one silly question. Do you need a separate cable to power the access point with PoE? Are there any differences, or what should I consider regarding the cable?