I've been talking about setting up a wired ethernet network with my dad.
So far, I've found a network wall plate, which has 8 network ports and female to female RJ-45 connections on both sides (so should be pretty easy to install, as you just connect an ethernet cable on both sides). It will go on the wall next to the BT master socket, downstairs.
Product name: RiteAV 8 Port Flat Dual 2 Gang Ethernet Cat6 RJ45 Network Wall Plate
Here's the front:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1788/0113/products/41Rph5HD_2BpL_1024x1024.jpg?v=1573315099
Back:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1788/0113/products/31K9ZtdopVL_1024x1024.jpg?v=1573315099
It's a bit expensive, but uses Cat6E, so should be pretty future proof.
I will probably use something similar in each room I want to connect in my house, but with just 1 female to female RJ-45 port.
Anything else I need to know, and is this a good plan? Or, should I just learn to terminate ethernet cables and save some money?
EDIT - I've found some 4 port female to female network wall plates that are much cheaper, so might use a couple of these instead.
I'm new to wiring home networks, so would be glad to hear any advice you can offer.
So far, I've found a network wall plate, which has 8 network ports and female to female RJ-45 connections on both sides (so should be pretty easy to install, as you just connect an ethernet cable on both sides). It will go on the wall next to the BT master socket, downstairs.
Product name: RiteAV 8 Port Flat Dual 2 Gang Ethernet Cat6 RJ45 Network Wall Plate
Here's the front:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1788/0113/products/41Rph5HD_2BpL_1024x1024.jpg?v=1573315099
Back:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0044/1788/0113/products/31K9ZtdopVL_1024x1024.jpg?v=1573315099
It's a bit expensive, but uses Cat6E, so should be pretty future proof.
I will probably use something similar in each room I want to connect in my house, but with just 1 female to female RJ-45 port.
Anything else I need to know, and is this a good plan? Or, should I just learn to terminate ethernet cables and save some money?
EDIT - I've found some 4 port female to female network wall plates that are much cheaper, so might use a couple of these instead.
I'm new to wiring home networks, so would be glad to hear any advice you can offer.
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