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| Thread ID: 25468 | 2002-10-04 05:33:00 | ADSL question -- yay :-D | -=JM=- (16) | Press F1 |
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| 85970 | 2002-10-04 05:33:00 | Right I've finally conned......... err convinced my stepdad into getting Jetstream Starter (or possble cable depending on prices). Our house has a central "attic" which is where all the phone cable, PABX, and aerial cable goes. So I'm thinking that we will need to split the DSL off before the PABX. If I was to have this, with a router and switch in the attic. I could then run cables from the switch into the various rooms. Then it's just a case of plugging a comp into the network and setting the gateway and it will have internet access. Also we've got FaxAbility, will this be affected? Also does anyone know of some cheap, good, cable installers in CHCH. |
-=JM=- (16) | ||
| 85971 | 2002-10-04 05:52:00 | You will want to separate ADSL before the PABX. I don't think you will get cheap cabling. The cost will depend on the construction of the house ... especially how easy it is to get cables through the walls. The alternative is running all the cables in plastic ducts over the walls ... some people don't like the look of that. Some of the hardware is expensive, too. Get a few quotes. You probably won't need a real patch panel. |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 85972 | 2002-10-04 06:04:00 | I wasn't thinking of having a patch panel - I don't think. I was thinking more (I forget what they're called) but jacks like what a phone plugs into at both ends. That way if we ever sell we can still just take the switch and the new people can put a larger one in if they like. What's this about plastic ducts over walls. Provided that they aren't noticable inside the house my stepdad won't mind to much. But he'd prefer them to be like the phone points in our house (like in most houses) where there is no visible cable it's all in the walls. |
-=JM=- (16) | ||
| 85973 | 2002-10-04 06:22:00 | Yes, wallmounting jacks (but to save money, I'd just have the cables terminated in RJ45s at the attic end. Using the correct crimp connectors, of course). Having all the wires hidden is best, but it is difficult or impossible to run them in some modern houses, where the all wires are installed before the internal walls are lined. You might finish with holes through the ceiling next the wall, then ducts down to surface mounting jacks. (The ducts are small "rectangular tubes" ... usually a trough and a clipin lid). |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 85974 | 2002-10-04 07:11:00 | Lucky devil JM!! :D If you've got cupboards/wardrobes in the PC's room/s then you can run the wires/cables down inside them then along the wall under the carpet or along the skirting to the PC. |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 85975 | 2002-10-04 10:39:00 | Hi JM,yes you will need to split it off before the PABX,and everything else,(alarm,etc),but if you get a full install,the Telecom contractor will do that for you. The adsl will have no effect on your faxability. Peter |
Peter Coleman (597) | ||
| 85976 | 2002-10-04 11:11:00 | When you get it all set up I'd like to move in with you!! :-) :-) Where were you living again??? BTW... I won't mind about cables stuck to the walls! Seriously... Good luck. |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 85977 | 2002-10-04 11:31:00 | I see a wireless access point being installed here! | godfather (25) | ||
| 85978 | 2002-10-05 04:29:00 | It just depends on the wall structure ... I think that wireless is still more expensive. Susan's suggestion about wardrobes is a good one. | Graham L (2) | ||
| 85979 | 2002-10-05 05:50:00 | Why not run the cabling up through the floor (if its not concrete), just a thought. ;\ | Archibald (180) | ||
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