ᐅ Data cabling and Wi-Fi router

Hello everyone,

I think my question might be a bit silly, but I haven’t found an answer yet, and I might be searching in the wrong way, so I wanted to explain my situation.

In our house, we have installed Cat 7 cables on 4 floors with the corresponding network outlets (RJ45). All these Cat 7 cables lead to the connection room in the basement, where the main telecom connection will also be located.

Now, the internet/telephone/TV service from the telecom provider enters the connection room.

Here is my actual question: I assume the Cat 7 cables will be connected to the "internet" in the connection room. However, we want to place our Wi-Fi router on the ground floor, so NOT in the connection room. Is this even possible?

On the ground floor, where we want to place the Wi-Fi router, the following connections are available:
1 x network outlet (Cat 7)
1 x telephone

Sorry if this is probably the most basic question ever, but I really don’t have enough knowledge about this.

Thank you very much.

Best regards,
benkler1401

The best approach is to separate the Wi-Fi and the modem. That means placing the router in the basement and connecting a switch to one of its ports. Then, connect the cables coming from the wall outlets to the switch ports—ideally using a patch panel in between. Now you can plug a Wi-Fi access point into the outlet in your hallway or anywhere else you want Wi-Fi coverage.

This setup gives you great flexibility and keeps all wiring neat and organized. The costs for a patch panel, switch, and access point start at around 100 euros, depending on the brand.

We did not plan for additional telephone sockets because each network socket can be used for a telephone, for example, with an adapter.

It is best to have two network cables installed in the empty conduit and to install a double network outlet. Otherwise, you will end up with either just telephone or just internet.
Not important in the hallway, but definitely in the office.

Thank you for your help!

I should probably also mention that we have one telephone connection in the hallway on the ground floor plus one Cat7 cable,
one telephone connection in the office on the upper floor plus one Cat7 cable,

on the ground floor one more Cat7 cable at the TV wall,
on the upper floor one more Cat7 cable in the master bedroom,
in the basement only one Cat7 cable,
in the attic only one Cat7 cable.

A bit thin, but well, better than nothing