Router close to consumer unit

[sythai]

Hi Guys

Just setting out final positions for new house we have coming up.

Client would like router in same cupboard as DB, not my first choice really.

If DB is at 1450 from floor level then say we put router/ rack at high level 2300 with a shelf dividing do you reckon this would be ok ?
Other option is put under the main TV with Sky box etc.
We are putting WAPs throughout to cover most of the property, wifi would only be used for very close proximity.

Thanks Sy

 

[cliffed]

Should be ok, I’ve seen data cabinets next to Main DB’S, not my choice under the telly would do fine

 

[mattg4321]

In my old house the router sat on top of the consumer unit. Not ideal, but no problems noted

 

[sythai]

Thanks Chaps....think we'll stick with cupboard high level above DB

 

[UNG]

Only ever had a problem on a commercial site were the earthing (lightning protection) was up the creek and creating some ground loop issues when we were deploying some data radio equipment
As the previous posts I don't see a problem locating the router close to the DB it's more critical to keep any data cabling as far apart from the mains cabling as you can to avoid interference issues

 

[partplonker]

I had to chuck a wireless access point in a cupboard right up against the DB cover (at the owner's request, not my choice at all). I wanted to put it on the wall next to the cupboard, but they wanted it hidden. There was a cat5e socket in the cupboard right next to the DB that we fitted.

It worked fine with no impact on bandwidth when I tested it.

 

[pirate]

Router sitting on top of CU, absolutely no problems so far and it's 2 years on.