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| Thread ID: 136818 | 2014-04-17 21:58:00 | Easter Ethernet Network project | notechyet (4479) | Press F1 |
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| 1372926 | 2014-04-17 21:58:00 | Hi all I intend to surface install the lines for our home Network change-over to ethernet. Am I right to persist with cat6, 250mhz (though most I see are 550). We have a a modem router(Fritzbox 7270). We like to have 3-4 end connections(Lounge, Kitchen, Family area) on the house network + the other spare ports on the Fritzbox for the home office. Would someone be able to recommend a switch for wall fixing? Any pitfalls I need to be aware off? Thanks Happy Easter:) |
notechyet (4479) | ||
| 1372927 | 2014-04-17 22:11:00 | Our fritzbox only has 1 gigabit port and 3 normal ports. I am using the normal ports at the moment but only because I don't have a gigabit switch. My step son wired our house up no idea what he used except its cat6. he is an apprentice electrician so bought a couple of boxes home from his supplier cheap | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1372928 | 2014-04-17 23:52:00 | Thanks Gary here below a little plan. |
notechyet (4479) | ||
| 1372929 | 2014-04-18 00:26:00 | Or use POE adapters. Altho this may cost a bit | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1372930 | 2014-04-18 02:24:00 | Pretty straight forward pirs was bit more complex had to get it to the garage and sleepout as well | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1372931 | 2014-04-18 04:16:00 | Or use POE adapters. Altho this may cost a bit You mean ethernet over power? PoE is something else altogether. |
Alex B (15479) | ||
| 1372932 | 2014-04-18 08:06:00 | Has anyone a good suggestion for a switch? | notechyet (4479) | ||
| 1372933 | 2014-04-18 10:03:00 | Anything 10/100. I dont think it supports 1000 | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1372934 | 2014-04-19 00:40:00 | It's not the Fritzbox line speed that should be considered, Speedy, but the inter-PC/Backup that is the issue. @OP - Gigabit switches aren't expensive. I recently bought a TP Link 5 port one (TL-SG1005D) for under $40 and the 8 port one won't be much dearer. It is able to be wall mounted. |
linw (53) | ||
| 1372935 | 2014-04-19 00:47:00 | I have 2 of the TP link 5 port ones myself, no issues and I've had them for ages. Cat 6 cabling is less important than you might think, for GigE household use any CAT 5 or better cabling should work without issue. Where CAT 6 becomes important is when you run large bundles of cables together for long distances or get close to the 100 metre max link length. I have standard Cat 5 cabling to my lounge, office, and bedroom - all work at GigE flawlessly. |
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