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?
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Sebastian7925 Aug 2016 13:46But it’s quite expensive – I just checked the price of the cables in their shop – 185 euros per 100 meters (330 feet). I installed over 600 meters (1,970 feet) of LAN cable and paid just under 300 euros – the cables alone really cost a lot.
300€ for the additional coaxial cables and outlets is too much, but Homeway fits the budget?
Install them. Two in the living room, one for each bedroom. Put the multiswitch in the utility room near the network installation. If the need arises, you can easily connect a Sat>IP server to the multiswitch and then distribute the signal through the network.
I wouldn’t rely solely on Sat>IP yet. We also considered it, but the receivers are more expensive than satellite receivers (or the TV already has one integrated, meaning just one remote control and no extra costs). Only a few TVs have integrated Sat>IP tuners, and the technology is reportedly not yet fully mature (just google it, there’s a large community on this topic that strongly advises against it).
Last but not least: What would a potential buyer think if there’s no “standard” TV connection? Never say never. I wouldn’t compromise on these standard features. That’s also why the living room should have a double outlet. At the latest, if someone wants to connect a Sky receiver as well, the fun is over before it even starts.
Install them. Two in the living room, one for each bedroom. Put the multiswitch in the utility room near the network installation. If the need arises, you can easily connect a Sat>IP server to the multiswitch and then distribute the signal through the network.
I wouldn’t rely solely on Sat>IP yet. We also considered it, but the receivers are more expensive than satellite receivers (or the TV already has one integrated, meaning just one remote control and no extra costs). Only a few TVs have integrated Sat>IP tuners, and the technology is reportedly not yet fully mature (just google it, there’s a large community on this topic that strongly advises against it).
Last but not least: What would a potential buyer think if there’s no “standard” TV connection? Never say never. I wouldn’t compromise on these standard features. That’s also why the living room should have a double outlet. At the latest, if someone wants to connect a Sky receiver as well, the fun is over before it even starts.
Evolith schrieb:
The network wiring should be done with Cat7. But aren't there already CAT7A cables? Not that it’s necessary, but everywhere I read, people always recommend using the newest and best cables...
I would like to add a few general points, which might also be interesting for Evolith. For example, she asked whether coaxial cable is necessary at all. From what I have researched, Sky via SAT-over-IP is not possible, for example.
Regarding the multiswitch: Would you generally use a multiswitch or only if there are more than 4 receivers? However, the SAT-over-IP server is its own receiver, right? In that case, coaxial cable in the living room, bedroom, and two children’s rooms plus to the server would mean 5 connections, so a multiswitch would be necessary anyway.
Regarding the multiswitch: Would you generally use a multiswitch or only if there are more than 4 receivers? However, the SAT-over-IP server is its own receiver, right? In that case, coaxial cable in the living room, bedroom, and two children’s rooms plus to the server would mean 5 connections, so a multiswitch would be necessary anyway.
Grym schrieb:
I would like to add a few general points, which are probably also interesting for Evolith. For example, she asked whether coaxial cable is necessary at all. From what I have researched, services like Sky are not available via SAT-over-IP, correct?
Regarding the multiswitch: Would you generally use a multiswitch, or only if there are more than four receivers? Although the SAT-over-IP server counts as its own receiver, right? So, for example, coaxial cable to the living room, bedroom, and two children’s rooms plus the server equals five receivers, meaning a multiswitch would be necessary anyway!?Yes, a multiswitch and then a star wiring topology. You can also use one that supports cascading. This way, you can connect the optional SAT-over-IP server via a cascade port on the multiswitch, which saves you from running four separate cables to the SAT-over-IP server.
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