Number of network sockets; how to plan Wi-Fi in the new building?

  • Erstellt am 2019-08-22 10:27:28

Mycraft

2019-08-22 11:45:14
  • #1
It always depends on how many devices you want to connect in the utility room, but actually no socket needs to be planned in the utility room, because the cables from the rooms usually end there and the distribution is also located there. This way, you can connect as many devices as you need to the existing router without extra sockets in the utility room.
 

Scout

2019-08-22 11:45:58
  • #2
The access points are connected by a router. If its LAN sockets (usually 4) are not enough, you need a switch. There are also ones that can supply power to connected devices ("POE"), but these are quite a bit more expensive. With that, you can power an access point, which is especially nice when it's flush-mounted. Otherwise, you just have a device hanging in the hallway next to two sockets (LAN and power)...

An access point in the attic and the router in the [HAR] would be advisable.

If the router is located in the [HAR], you need the "end sockets" from the sockets in the rooms and from the access point, which are usually installed as a patch panel. These are then connected via a switch (or, if <=4, to the router).
 

Scout

2019-08-22 11:54:13
  • #3
A comfortable suggestion would be about

One double socket each
Children's room 1
Children's room 2
Guest/office
Bedroom
Living room

Plus a single socket with access point in the upstairs hallway

There are 11 LAN connections

HAR:
1 fiber optic or DSL connection to the router (with fiber optic, add a modem beforehand)
16-port switch with POE, connected to the router

All 11 LAN sockets are connected from the patch panel to the switch, which is screwed to the wall near the patch panel. You need 11 so-called patch cables, each about 1 meter long for the connection.

Hallway
Access point with POE flush-mounted by the electrician

Now you have DECT throughout the house, Wi-Fi on the ground floor from the router and from the access point in the attic plus a double socket in each room. If the double socket in the living room is not enough, you can also set up a simple 4x or 8x switch there or lay another double socket or initially just prepare an empty conduit.
 

Mycraft

2019-08-22 12:03:34
  • #4
Living room and, if applicable, also study 2x double sockets afterwards you will regret it.
 

Leo

2019-08-22 12:43:56
  • #5

In the office, I currently have one NW double socket and ran a SAT cable into the second socket, but haven’t cut it from the roll or connected it yet and I’m seriously considering installing 2x NW double sockets there.

Living room depends on the use case. WLAN is usually sufficient here, but I would still plan at least one NW double socket near the TV.

Personally, I install Ubiquiti Unifi Access Point AC Pro powered via POE.

Access points currently planned:
(* basement technical room)
* ground floor hallway
* attic

The routing function is handled by a Ubiquiti USG for me, but for most it is the DSL modem (e.g. FritzBox).

Repeater/Mesh only as a last resort when no NW socket is available, but you are currently planning those anyway. I personally would not provide power supply for the access points if the access points support POE (Note: Fritzbox – if intended as an access point – cannot do this by default).
 

untergasse43

2019-08-22 12:50:47
  • #6
I have two (normal rooms) or three LAN double sockets (living room) behind each TV. But it also depends on the central distribution of picture and sound. Nowadays, I generally wouldn't install fewer than 2x LAN or Cat sockets behind each TV, rather even 4. Otherwise, in every room on two sides at least one double socket each. It all ends up in the basement on four 24-port patch panels. What you ultimately do with it can still be decided.

In total, I have 54 LAN ports in the house + 22 ports for audio and video transmission.
 

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