Hello,
we need to decide soon on the number of network outlets required throughout the house.
Basically, we agree on where to place outlets (living room, office, children's rooms, bedroom...) for connecting stationary devices.
However, I am a bit unsure about what exactly needs to be planned to ensure good Wi-Fi coverage on both floors.
What I find online about this topic is beyond my current understanding.
Would it be possible to simply install one network outlet centrally on each floor and connect a device there to extend the signal? What kind of device would that be?
(I have often read about access points.)
Looking forward to some beginner-friendly advice. Thank you very much.
we need to decide soon on the number of network outlets required throughout the house.
Basically, we agree on where to place outlets (living room, office, children's rooms, bedroom...) for connecting stationary devices.
However, I am a bit unsure about what exactly needs to be planned to ensure good Wi-Fi coverage on both floors.
What I find online about this topic is beyond my current understanding.
Would it be possible to simply install one network outlet centrally on each floor and connect a device there to extend the signal? What kind of device would that be?
(I have often read about access points.)
Looking forward to some beginner-friendly advice. Thank you very much.
untergasse435 Sep 2019 16:22NeuMünchner schrieb:
Regarding the switch, I have another question: I thought I could simply connect the LAN ports of the Fritzbox to the built-in patch panel. Why would I need an additional switch?If you don’t need more than the four ports, then no additional switch is necessary. If there is no other network infrastructure planned for the house, I assume the usage won’t be at an intensive tech-savvy level, right?N
NeuMünchner5 Sep 2019 16:28untergasse43 schrieb:
If you don’t need more than four connections, you don’t need an additional switch. Assuming no other network infrastructure is planned in the house, I guess the usage won’t be on an advanced nerd level, right? Well, how do you define nerd level? But yes, I’d probably classify us more as standard users (Netflix, Apple TV, Sonos, laptop over Wi-Fi – that’s it...).
We have a total of 5 double wall sockets to supply, but at the moment not all are fully used. I will buy a switch later if the 4 LAN ports on the Fritz Box aren’t enough anymore. Maybe some recommendations regarding the switch?
fragg schrieb:
The situation:
The wife is streaming Grey’s Anatomy in UHD on the TV.
Child 1 is watching 4K YouTube on their phone.
Child 2 is Skyping with a friend in Australia on the iPad.
Child 3 is in TeamSpeak and playing a round of Fortnite on the laptop.
The oven is currently downloading an update, two Alexa devices are playing music quietly, and my four outdoor cameras are nervously filming passing sparrows, while the two indoor cameras are suspiciously watching the cat.
I’m enjoying the peace and want to play a game myself, but Steam starts downloading a 10GB update.
Nothing happens in my house. Everyone is happy, I grab another beer and take a quick restroom break, and by the time I’m back, the game has finished downloading and I can start playing.
In your house, the wife starts screaming because Dr. Slone begins to stutter, Child 1 suddenly can only watch videos in 160p and yells loudly, “DAD!!!”, Child 2 sees only pixelated mess and throws a tantrum, jumping off the bed and heading to the basement to find you, Child 3 throws the laptop against the wall in a final rage quit, the oven reports an error and refuses to turn on because the firmware crashed.
And all that just because you were too cheap to install a bit of Cat7 cable inside the walls? That’s really funny, but probably not the reality for most. Too many kids, often not at home, and fortunately, there are enough people living without screens and online all the time. Smart homes are great for companies, but just a fun gadget for the end user. Nobody really needs it.
It’s best to turn off the Wi-Fi on the FritzBox if you install an access point nearby (outside of the metal cabinet).
I’m not entirely sure what kind of box it is from Telekom. But FritzBoxes have their own modem. Double NAT should be avoided. It might also be an all-in-one device, possibly without Wi-Fi? You should check this to avoid buying and running unnecessary equipment. Do you need the FritzBox for your telephone service?
You have planned LAN outlets in every room. All of these will be connected to your patch panel. The FritzBox has four LAN ports, meaning a maximum of four outlets can be patched at the same time. This probably won’t be sufficient. Therefore, a small passively cooled switch (max. 100€) is recommended. This is still more powerful than the switch function of the FritzBox.
I’m not entirely sure what kind of box it is from Telekom. But FritzBoxes have their own modem. Double NAT should be avoided. It might also be an all-in-one device, possibly without Wi-Fi? You should check this to avoid buying and running unnecessary equipment. Do you need the FritzBox for your telephone service?
You have planned LAN outlets in every room. All of these will be connected to your patch panel. The FritzBox has four LAN ports, meaning a maximum of four outlets can be patched at the same time. This probably won’t be sufficient. Therefore, a small passively cooled switch (max. 100€) is recommended. This is still more powerful than the switch function of the FritzBox.
untergasse435 Sep 2019 17:17rick2018 schrieb:
Not entirely sure what kind of box it is from Telekom. But Fritzboxes have a built-in modem. Double NAT should be avoided.
It might also be an all-in-one device. Maybe without Wi-Fi? You should check to avoid buying and running unnecessary equipment. Do you need the Fritzbox for the phone? This is almost certainly that white, square Telekom fiber optic modem with the “rounded corners.” It doesn’t perform any NAT; it’s purely a modem. You can even connect a switch directly without a router. Therefore, there’s no need to worry about double NAT.
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