ᐅ Where to Place the Fritzbox/Telephone

Hello,

since I will be installing a network in my upcoming house construction, I am currently wondering where exactly to place the devices based on my current setup.

The network layout is clear. I plan to install the switch, router (FritzBox), etc., in the utility room and distribute the network from there.

Right now, our telephone is connected to the FritzBox, and I want to keep it that way. However, if the FritzBox is located in the utility room, that doesn’t quite make sense.

Does anyone have an idea how to solve this?

Use the DECT phone. Then it doesn’t matter where the phone is located.

We also have an old analog phone. Our network configuration is the same as yours. In addition to the network cables, we had a telephone line installed in the living room (from the utility room). This line is used as an extension cable for the analog phone. In other words, the router / FritzBox is located in the basement, connected by a cable to the extension line, which goes through the wall to a socket in the living room, and from there a regular telephone cable connects to the phone.

You probably run enough network cables from the utility room to the individual rooms.
In my opinion, with two adapters (TAE to RJ45 and RJ45 to TAE), it should be possible to repurpose such a network cable as a telephone extension.

TAE output from the Fritzbox
connected to an adapter TAE-N plug to RJ45 socket
connected via patch cable to the
patch panel

For example, in the living room
network outlet
adapter RJ45 plug to TAE-N socket
analog telephone

Der Da schrieb:
Just use the DECT phone. Then it doesn’t matter where the phone is placed.

I don’t understand that. What does DECT have to do with it? If the base station is connected to the router in the utility room, the phone will still be in the utility room instead of, for example, on the desk, which is quite inconvenient.

WASTL: Your suggestion is good and simple. I hadn’t imagined it to be that straightforward. I think that’s how I will do it then.

Thank you very much!!!!

moritz7777 schrieb:
I don’t understand. What does DECT have to do with this? If the main station is connected to the router in the utility room, the phone will still be in the utility room instead of, for example, on the desk, which is quite inconvenient.

The new Fritz!Box models (7390, 7360, 7330, 7260, etc.) also function as base stations for up to 6 DECT cordless phones. This means you don’t need to physically connect the phone to the Fritz!Box anymore; you simply register it wirelessly.

Source: AVM website
You can register up to six DECT cordless phones on your FRITZ!Box that support the DECT-GAP profile. DECT-GAP is a widely used standard for cordless phones and wireless data transfer that all AVM DECT cordless phones support. You can start the registration either via the phone’s menu or by using the telephone device assistant in the FRITZ!Box user interface.