- Jan 25, 2016
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We are moving into my grandparents old farmhouse and need to set up a home network. We have gutted nearly the entire thing (everything but kitchen) so we could update the electrical, add insulation, etc. Fiber Optic is already set up to the house but no Ethernet is ran inside yet.
My first question is concerning router and switch placement. Normally our home network consisted of a single router with just a couple things hooked up to it, namely an Xbox and smart tv. This is because our main incoming internet jack is right next to the tv in our current house. While i like this set up, we would like to run ethernet to multiple rooms now so we don't have to cut into drywall later. From what I understand, you want the network set up as follows: Modem-router-switch. Since the house is gutted and basement is unfinished, id like to keep my switch and all cables in the basement. However, having the router on the main floor (we have an unfinished attic too) would give the best WiFi coverage. Should I hookup my router on the main floor then run a cable back to the basement to the switch? Or have a non wireless router in the basement with one port going to the main floor WiFi router and another going to the switch?
My second question involves a Nas. I have always wanted to set one up for pics, movies, etc . The biggest use of it will be for streaming movies to my HTS, though if i place it in a different room it will be hard wired to the switch first. If the router and switch are both the same speed (gigabit) then I shouldn't have any speed problems streaming right?
Thank you
My first question is concerning router and switch placement. Normally our home network consisted of a single router with just a couple things hooked up to it, namely an Xbox and smart tv. This is because our main incoming internet jack is right next to the tv in our current house. While i like this set up, we would like to run ethernet to multiple rooms now so we don't have to cut into drywall later. From what I understand, you want the network set up as follows: Modem-router-switch. Since the house is gutted and basement is unfinished, id like to keep my switch and all cables in the basement. However, having the router on the main floor (we have an unfinished attic too) would give the best WiFi coverage. Should I hookup my router on the main floor then run a cable back to the basement to the switch? Or have a non wireless router in the basement with one port going to the main floor WiFi router and another going to the switch?
My second question involves a Nas. I have always wanted to set one up for pics, movies, etc . The biggest use of it will be for streaming movies to my HTS, though if i place it in a different room it will be hard wired to the switch first. If the router and switch are both the same speed (gigabit) then I shouldn't have any speed problems streaming right?
Thank you
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