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I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion).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I already confessed in the SAT discussion that I consider coax outlets and satellite dishes completely outdated since entertainment is streamed nowadays, and I’m not planning to include them in our new build (more on that in the SAT discussion).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!
@SteffenBank No, it's purely a hobby. As I said, I’m quite tech-savvy.
If cables are in place, it’s easy to upgrade or expand later on.
The problem is that when multiple clients connect to the access point, the data throughput drops significantly. Even streaming at 12Mbit can cause buffering issues...
Our network is far from average. Even compared to some small businesses.
If cables are in place, it’s easy to upgrade or expand later on.
The problem is that when multiple clients connect to the access point, the data throughput drops significantly. Even streaming at 12Mbit can cause buffering issues...
Our network is far from average. Even compared to some small businesses.
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JoachimG.8 Jan 2021 08:3010 Gbe to the desk and 10 Gbit routing are still quite rare even in medium-sized companies, unless you are working in the data center sector. 😉
I’m realizing how much I miss a direct wired connection in my new rental apartment. Luckily, I can still connect my PC directly to the router with a cable. Everything else has to be done via Wi-Fi. rick2018 is, of course, far from the average user. It’s just a hobby 😉
Double sockets in the living room by the TV, at the home office (or workspace), and in the children’s rooms should provide good relief. Additionally, at least one LAN connection per floor in the ceiling for access points is recommended. Whether you start connecting every single device with a LAN port (e.g., printers, internet radios) instead of WLAN is up to you. The important thing is to prioritize stationary work and streaming devices that run for long periods and exchange large amounts of data, so you don’t experience speed loss or connection problems.
Double sockets in the living room by the TV, at the home office (or workspace), and in the children’s rooms should provide good relief. Additionally, at least one LAN connection per floor in the ceiling for access points is recommended. Whether you start connecting every single device with a LAN port (e.g., printers, internet radios) instead of WLAN is up to you. The important thing is to prioritize stationary work and streaming devices that run for long periods and exchange large amounts of data, so you don’t experience speed loss or connection problems.
SteffenBank schrieb:
but who on earth needs 10Gbit wiring in the house. We all appreciate it when @rick2018 uploads pictures of his house build in more than just 640 x 480 pixels here. I wonder if he would still be "allowed" to do that if his wife’s TV started buffering?
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
untergasse438 Jan 2021 12:20SteffenBank schrieb:
but who really needs 10Gbit wiring in a house. I don’t understand why everyone assumes home networks are only used for internet and some casual streaming. I have 10 GbE wired to my office (but only there) because, apart from the system SSD, I don’t use any hard drives in my PC and work entirely off the NAS. For a typical user, who’s proud just to set up a basic router like a Fritzbox, this is probably overkill. However, if you’re more serious about photography nowadays, you’re dealing with huge amounts of data that you might want to store somewhere. There are plenty of applications for this now. Internet streaming definitely isn’t one of them.
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SteffenBank8 Jan 2021 12:34@untergasse43 Then please explain what exactly you are doing and show how much of the bandwidth you are actually using during your work. Having 10Gbit is great, but whether you need it is another question :-)
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