Hello everyone,
Slowly but surely, we are getting closer to moving in.
In about 4-6 weeks, we will most likely move into our new build.
For this reason, I am gradually starting to think about the technology in my house so that I have all the necessary information in time and everything works properly.
We built with a basement — so the utility room is located in the basement.
--> Fiber optic connection from the telecom provider – 100 Mbps with Magenta Smart TV (we only watch Internet TV – no satellite connection).
--> 7 double LAN outlets installed throughout the house (1x bedroom, 2x kids’ rooms, 1x living area, 1x office, 2x access points) – so 14 individual cables.
--> The distribution panel on the wall is attached (in case this is important).
Now to my questions:
1. I’m considering buying the FritzBox 7590 router because it seems to be one of the leading models on the market right now and has received very good reviews. I haven’t had good experiences with Speedports in the past, but the FritzBox has always left a positive impression.
– Does this make sense?
2. Is a router alone enough for this setup? It seems to me that there are too few ports on the router, so I definitely need a switch, correct?
I only know switches from LAN parties years ago and don’t have much experience with them. When connecting router <--> switch, do I lose any speed?
– If a switch is needed, what should I pay attention to when buying one? Are there any models you have had good experiences with?
3. Access points – how does this work? I am currently a bit unsure because I only had LAN cables pre-installed in the walls in the ground floor and attic hallway areas for the access points. Is that sufficient? How is the access point powered? Is it enough to simply plug this cable into the switch or the router? Is that even possible?
So: which cables should connect to the router, and which should go to a switch?
I would appreciate a simple explanation! I don’t need a high-end solution… There are currently and will be just two of us living in a very large house, no kids into gaming or anything like that… I just want reliable Wi-Fi throughout the house (since we have concrete ceilings) and good streaming of my Internet TV.
Additionally:
Are there any mounting options for switches or routers? At the moment, I don’t see any space for them in my distribution panel 😀
Slowly but surely, we are getting closer to moving in.
In about 4-6 weeks, we will most likely move into our new build.
For this reason, I am gradually starting to think about the technology in my house so that I have all the necessary information in time and everything works properly.
We built with a basement — so the utility room is located in the basement.
--> Fiber optic connection from the telecom provider – 100 Mbps with Magenta Smart TV (we only watch Internet TV – no satellite connection).
--> 7 double LAN outlets installed throughout the house (1x bedroom, 2x kids’ rooms, 1x living area, 1x office, 2x access points) – so 14 individual cables.
--> The distribution panel on the wall is attached (in case this is important).
Now to my questions:
1. I’m considering buying the FritzBox 7590 router because it seems to be one of the leading models on the market right now and has received very good reviews. I haven’t had good experiences with Speedports in the past, but the FritzBox has always left a positive impression.
– Does this make sense?
2. Is a router alone enough for this setup? It seems to me that there are too few ports on the router, so I definitely need a switch, correct?
I only know switches from LAN parties years ago and don’t have much experience with them. When connecting router <--> switch, do I lose any speed?
– If a switch is needed, what should I pay attention to when buying one? Are there any models you have had good experiences with?
3. Access points – how does this work? I am currently a bit unsure because I only had LAN cables pre-installed in the walls in the ground floor and attic hallway areas for the access points. Is that sufficient? How is the access point powered? Is it enough to simply plug this cable into the switch or the router? Is that even possible?
So: which cables should connect to the router, and which should go to a switch?
I would appreciate a simple explanation! I don’t need a high-end solution… There are currently and will be just two of us living in a very large house, no kids into gaming or anything like that… I just want reliable Wi-Fi throughout the house (since we have concrete ceilings) and good streaming of my Internet TV.
Additionally:
Are there any mounting options for switches or routers? At the moment, I don’t see any space for them in my distribution panel 😀
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Bauenaberwie13 Jul 2022 06:56rick2018 schrieb:
6U is not much. You are already using 3U.
The modem still needs to fit in as well.
This is sufficient for now, but if you plan to add a NAS later, space will become tight. Okay, perfect, a NAS is not planned. At most, a NVR for the cameras will be added. However, these are also very slim. Thank you very much.
Also consider the depth. Large switches are often quite bulky, and you need some space both in front and behind them. I would avoid using a 48-port patch panel and opt for two 24-port ones instead. Then use very short patch cables and connect the switch from both the top and bottom. This significantly reduces cable tangling. Additionally, you can use standard keystone jacks, making it easier to insert them without hurting your fingers when installing or making changes. It’s better to add 1-2 rack units (U) more and avoid cramming everything too tightly.
Hello.
Better to use 2 x 24-port patch panels. Using just 24 ports is always quite tight.
Your switch only supports 100 Mbps! How many PoE ports do you need? It’s better to have a small PoE switch plus a large 24 Gbps switch.
I would also tend to recommend a 9U enclosure.
Better to use 2 x 24-port patch panels. Using just 24 ports is always quite tight.
Your switch only supports 100 Mbps! How many PoE ports do you need? It’s better to have a small PoE switch plus a large 24 Gbps switch.
I would also tend to recommend a 9U enclosure.
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Bauenaberwie13 Jul 2022 12:50heamer1 schrieb:
Hello.
Better to go with 2 x 24-port patch panels.
Using just 24 ports can get quite tight.
Your switch only supports 100 Mbps!!!
How many PoE ports do you need? It’s usually better to have a small PoE switch plus a large 24 Gbit (gigabit) switch.
I would also lean towards a 9U rack enclosure.Basically only 3 for the access points. The cameras are powered via the NVR. Is 100 Mbps not enough?A
Axolotl202213 Jul 2022 12:55heamer1 schrieb:
Your switch only has 100Mbps!!!It is a GIGAPort switch. All ports have 1,000Mbps (1Gbps).Similar topics