Hello everyone,
I’m trying to get an early start and am already thinking about the wiring for the house that doesn’t exist yet (bungalow is fine).
What I know so far:
A small server/media center will be installed later in the utility room. The network wiring should be done with CAT7.
Five network outlets are needed in the living room.
One outlet in each children’s bedroom/bedroom.
I would also like to equip the kitchen with two outlets. The bathroom will remain without any.
That’s about all for now.
I don’t have exact ideas yet on how I want to implement all of this.
Internet access is obvious. Running cables from the patch panel in the utility room to the rooms. Ideally, using dual-port network sockets (I don’t know the exact technical term, but I think you know what I mean).
That shouldn’t be a problem with CAT7, right?
I’m totally uncertain when it comes to the TV setup. Currently, we have IPTV (one channel for watching and one for recording) and are quite satisfied.
Unfortunately, according to the provider, we’ll only get a 16 Mbps connection later. IPTV will work with that, but when the kids get older and more people are using the network, I’ll really struggle.
So I’m trying to think ahead and am slowly considering a satellite dish. That would mean I’d need to run coaxial cables everywhere, right? Plus, a receiver for each.
How does that work? Can I place one receiver in the utility room and then run star-shaped cables from there to the rooms (kids will also want TV)? Or does each room need its own receiver, with a star setup running from the satellite dish?
I’m trying to get an early start and am already thinking about the wiring for the house that doesn’t exist yet (bungalow is fine).
What I know so far:
A small server/media center will be installed later in the utility room. The network wiring should be done with CAT7.
Five network outlets are needed in the living room.
One outlet in each children’s bedroom/bedroom.
I would also like to equip the kitchen with two outlets. The bathroom will remain without any.
That’s about all for now.
I don’t have exact ideas yet on how I want to implement all of this.
Internet access is obvious. Running cables from the patch panel in the utility room to the rooms. Ideally, using dual-port network sockets (I don’t know the exact technical term, but I think you know what I mean).
That shouldn’t be a problem with CAT7, right?
I’m totally uncertain when it comes to the TV setup. Currently, we have IPTV (one channel for watching and one for recording) and are quite satisfied.
Unfortunately, according to the provider, we’ll only get a 16 Mbps connection later. IPTV will work with that, but when the kids get older and more people are using the network, I’ll really struggle.
So I’m trying to think ahead and am slowly considering a satellite dish. That would mean I’d need to run coaxial cables everywhere, right? Plus, a receiver for each.
How does that work? Can I place one receiver in the utility room and then run star-shaped cables from there to the rooms (kids will also want TV)? Or does each room need its own receiver, with a star setup running from the satellite dish?
So, regarding the satellite system: there are 4 cables running to the so-called multiswitch. It has 4 inputs and n outputs. So, you need one with as many outputs as you require. It's relatively simple.
Edit: I would recommend having a dedicated receiver for each room. Most TVs already have one built-in, which is sufficient for standard use.
Edit: I would recommend having a dedicated receiver for each room. Most TVs already have one built-in, which is sufficient for standard use.
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Sebastian7925 Aug 2016 08:49Each room has its own receiver, with a satellite dish connected to a splitter, and from there, cables run in a star pattern to the rooms.
Alternatively, satellite-over-IP can be used, meaning the signal goes from the dish to the splitter, which then feeds it into the LAN. I would always recommend using coaxial cabling...
Alternatively, satellite-over-IP can be used, meaning the signal goes from the dish to the splitter, which then feeds it into the LAN. I would always recommend using coaxial cabling...
@Sebastian79: Why would you recommend using a dedicated coaxial cable? Can’t a Cat7 cable handle both signals? Or does the signal quality degrade when combined?
Okay, so the satellite dish on the roof communicates with the splitter located in the attic, which then distributes the signal to the receivers in the rooms. Got it.
Okay, so the satellite dish on the roof communicates with the splitter located in the attic, which then distributes the signal to the receivers in the rooms. Got it.
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Sebastian7925 Aug 2016 08:58Of course, the cable can handle that (although I doubt you are installing CAT7 sockets and other related infrastructure).
But you also need the appropriate devices in the rooms – a regular satellite receiver is always cheaper. In terms of power consumption, using coax with a passive multiswitch also saves energy... it’s not much, but over the years?
I have installed two coax cables in my network cabinet in the basement so that I can eventually distribute it over the LAN as well. That way, I have both...
But you also need the appropriate devices in the rooms – a regular satellite receiver is always cheaper. In terms of power consumption, using coax with a passive multiswitch also saves energy... it’s not much, but over the years?
I have installed two coax cables in my network cabinet in the basement so that I can eventually distribute it over the LAN as well. That way, I have both...
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