Gigabit Network

[Neph09]

Hey there while looking at getting a PC and moving away from my laptop i will not be relying on Wireless for my PC.

Been wanting to wire the house for a while just wanted some advice on wireing it for Gigabit.

Looking at this hardware:

Linksys WAG320N Wireless-N Dual-band Gigabit ADSL Modem Router - All 4 ports on the back are Gigabit
Netgear ProSafe GS108 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch

So the router is downstairs acting as the broadband modem, the switch would be in the loft.

Obviously Using CAT6 cables up and down the house. Is there anything particular that has to be done when terminating the ends on CAT6 cables?

Also Without the router would i still notice a big difference using gigabit when transferring files over the network if the router i used stayed as a standard router not gigabit?

 

[J.B]

Just a couple of things, putting the switch in the loft, it will probably be ok up there but its worth thinking about how warm it can get in some lofts.

Assuming that all your devices are plugged in to the gigabit switch you would still see an increase in performance. The biggest increase in transfer speeds I saw was when I upgraded my NIC in my PC to an Intel Pro card, only costs about 20 quid I think. In actualy fact you dont need a router if you havea working one already. Of course that one does offer the increase in throughput that you get from 802.11n.

Apart from that you terminate CAT6 the same as you would CAT5. Depending on what the prices are like for each and if money is an issue you could go CAT5e and still get gigabit speeds. CAT5e is generally easier to work with too, or so they say. I've only ever installed CAT6 networks.