Hello,
I have a question for you all. We are planning how to best design the home network and are looking for any additional tips or improvements.
We want to install network cables (Cat-7 cables) throughout the entire house, with a total of 9 double outlets. We plan to use Cat-7 duplex cables and connect them to Cat-6a sockets. We also want to connect the telephone to a network socket and possibly watch TV over the internet later on.
Our router only has 4 Ethernet ports, so we will need a network switch, or are there other options? What should we consider when choosing a switch?
Do we also need a patch panel, or is it not necessary?
Can we buy any Cat-7 duplex cable, or are there specific things to watch out for?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Best regards
I have a question for you all. We are planning how to best design the home network and are looking for any additional tips or improvements.
We want to install network cables (Cat-7 cables) throughout the entire house, with a total of 9 double outlets. We plan to use Cat-7 duplex cables and connect them to Cat-6a sockets. We also want to connect the telephone to a network socket and possibly watch TV over the internet later on.
Our router only has 4 Ethernet ports, so we will need a network switch, or are there other options? What should we consider when choosing a switch?
Do we also need a patch panel, or is it not necessary?
Can we buy any Cat-7 duplex cable, or are there specific things to watch out for?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Best regards
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perlenmann3 Aug 2011 15:27Alright, then do it for 15 euros. I don’t need to buy the cables since I have them at work... But I doubt the actual difference is as much as 15.
So, what about the sockets?
And in 20 years, there will be technology that makes the most of existing cables, like DSL today; some of those cables are even up to 50 years old.
So, what about the sockets?
And in 20 years, there will be technology that makes the most of existing cables, like DSL today; some of those cables are even up to 50 years old.
The matter with the slots is settled; I expressed myself poorly. Thank you for your help.
I am of the opinion that I can invest a bit more money in "newer" technology. Therefore, I would like to have CAT-7 cables. Although there are not yet matching outlets for them, CAT-6a outlets can also be used.
I am of the opinion that I can invest a bit more money in "newer" technology. Therefore, I would like to have CAT-7 cables. Although there are not yet matching outlets for them, CAT-6a outlets can also be used.
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perlenmann3 Aug 2011 18:15If you want to be prepared for the future, have fiber optic cable installed inside an empty conduit!
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stahnsdorfer3 Aug 2011 23:22Hello swix112,
You can’t go wrong with CAT7. The price difference between Cat5 and CAT7 is now quite small. Professionals will always recommend CAT7, and not just because of the price.
Although CAT7 outlets are not yet common, an outlet can be easily replaced, but the cable cannot. For internet TV, you are also on the safe side with CAT7.
For example, Deutsche Telekom is currently preparing FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) for many areas in Germany, meaning that in the future you can have a fiber optic line installed directly to your house, which will offer completely different bandwidth possibilities. A gigabit network via CAT7 cable is very practical in this context.
Not everyone will need these bandwidths, especially in private homes, but no one can say for sure where technology will head in the future.
You can also easily run telephone lines over CAT7; just use the correct wires whether you want ISDN or traditional telephone (T-Net). This way, you could, for instance, use a double outlet for both PC and telephone.
Make sure the components you use (outlets and patch panels) are of good quality and that patching work is done professionally—ideally with a test/measurement report from a specialist. Then everything should work properly, and you will definitely be prepared for future upgrades.
You can’t go wrong with CAT7. The price difference between Cat5 and CAT7 is now quite small. Professionals will always recommend CAT7, and not just because of the price.
Although CAT7 outlets are not yet common, an outlet can be easily replaced, but the cable cannot. For internet TV, you are also on the safe side with CAT7.
For example, Deutsche Telekom is currently preparing FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) for many areas in Germany, meaning that in the future you can have a fiber optic line installed directly to your house, which will offer completely different bandwidth possibilities. A gigabit network via CAT7 cable is very practical in this context.
Not everyone will need these bandwidths, especially in private homes, but no one can say for sure where technology will head in the future.
You can also easily run telephone lines over CAT7; just use the correct wires whether you want ISDN or traditional telephone (T-Net). This way, you could, for instance, use a double outlet for both PC and telephone.
Make sure the components you use (outlets and patch panels) are of good quality and that patching work is done professionally—ideally with a test/measurement report from a specialist. Then everything should work properly, and you will definitely be prepared for future upgrades.
Hello,
thank you for your reply. I have another question: are there any important considerations when buying network cables? Should we also pay attention to anything specific regarding the network outlets, other than just making sure they are CAT 6 outlets? For the patch panel, our plan was to start with a CAT 6 panel and upgrade later—does that make sense? Thank you very much.
thank you for your reply. I have another question: are there any important considerations when buying network cables? Should we also pay attention to anything specific regarding the network outlets, other than just making sure they are CAT 6 outlets? For the patch panel, our plan was to start with a CAT 6 panel and upgrade later—does that make sense? Thank you very much.
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