Ethernet points around the home

[Welshsparky]

Can anybody tell me exactly what i need to use to install a few ethernet points around the house

From a sparky with no networking experience at all!

 

[topquark]

Switch or Hub to connect the house router to and feed the new points.

Router ---->Switch ---->(RJ45 Socket)

You'll probably need a Switch with the appropriate number of ports on (one per RJ45 socket) unless your existing router has enough spare ports. You'll need RJ45 plugs, Cat 5E minimum (or cat 6 if using very high bandwidth ie HDMI video feeding), RJ45 socket per outlet point. Get yourself a decent crone punch tool as well.

 

[Barry Rathbone]

Just done this in my house,
I found an area to fit master phone socket, moved it to this point: relocated adsl router(5port).wire 12 cables CAT5e screened because i had it in stock.
All cables run away from mains as much as practical of course.Ideally a straight run top to bottom but not always possible.
16 port switch with all 1gb connection (all connections used), £50-£60.
Face plates to suit preferably at both ends and patch leads to switch.
All cables connected as B, A would give crossover and we don't want that do we ....
Network tester from RS / maplin, cheapest you can find if you only doing this once...

 

[Welshsparky]

Would i need a switch or could i go directly into the router? Im only running 2 points

 

[telectrix]

if you fit rj45 plugs on your cat5e-plug into the router.

 

[Strima]

Got 60m of Cat5e, 100 terminals, 100 various covers, crimp tool, tester and punch from a well known auction site for just over £30. Quick watch on youtube and have never needed to buy another patch cable since, easy enough to do and have never had to buy a cable since.

 

[Octopus]

Or use your existing T&E courtsey of powerline products

 

[Spark1979]

Can go direct into router for two points only need switch for more points, simply a switch splits the signal into however points you have

 

[Jimmy Boy]

As above really,back box, RJ45 module, punch down tool, modules are colour coded same as cables, just keep the twists as tight as poss in the terminations.CAT6 is a bit more install fussy
J

 

[kingeri]

Ideally use a switch with a few more ports than you need. And don't run the cat5e near electric cables! The toughest part is terminating the cat5e into the sockets/plugs.....you need the right crimping tool. If you've never done it before, it'll take a few attempts and a bit of practice/patience! And get a tester, as mentioned, dirt cheap on feebay.

 

[vernam616]

I have recently done the same, My netgear wireless router has 4 ethernet ports on the back and although my TV and ps3 connected to the network via WiFi, i stuck 2 cat5e cables down for a faster connection

Waste of time really as i havnt seen much difference

In my opinion, buy a wireless router( a decent one), usually all new pieces of tech have some way of connecting to your wireless network, i can stream a film via WiFi seamlessly direct to my TV

 

[Jimmy Boy]

Get a ringing tool as well, it makes stripping the outer covering off easy peasy, and nice and tidy to tie off in the module
J

 

[kingeri]

I have recently done the same, My netgear wireless router has 4 ethernet ports on the back and although my TV and ps3 connected to the network via WiFi, i stuck 2 cat5e cables down for a faster connection

Waste of time really as i havnt seen much difference

In my opinion, buy a wireless router( a decent one), usually all new pieces of tech have some way of connecting to your wireless network, i can stream a film via WiFi seamlessly direct to my TV

Depends what you use the network for. Moving large/numerous files around, streaming HD etc. will always be much faster on a wired gigabit network. Also, if there are multiple users on the network, wired is a no-brainer.

 

[Barry Rathbone]

I have a 8tb Nas drive so reallly, in my case 10/100 ain't an option.As stated faster file transfer.Even with a few connections its better to get the best.
Money well spent for me, 3 ps3's, ipods agogo.....laptops... streaming... =Flawless :hurray:
Oh and patch leads atw for me sorry .5m from scambay pence, or as said make em.. you really want to replace a whole cable when damaged ,nope...imo of course..

 

[vernam616]

Agree Kingeri, all depends on what exactly you want

I find my system more than capable for what the home requires