Rewiring my home and networking at the same time

2013

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2013

Soldato
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Hi Guys,

At the moment I could get away with a basic network (just using the router provided and a few after market addons) but I have chosen to rewire my house and thanks to a few helpful people on here I'm going to get the networking done at the same time, the issue is this task is much bigger then my knowledge, this may allow the person networking to do a poor job if i don't know any better, i'm doing a bit more research so I know what he's doing is correct,

I will be providing my own equipment so I know what i'm getting and and hopefully also save some money.

Here is the equipment ive been advised to get.

Tools
Punchdown tool link
Side cutters/snips link
Cyclops stripper (nice to have) link
Ethernet cable tester link
Ultra fine sharpie for marking cables as you install them


Parts
Cat6 RJ45 modules and faceplates (buy CCS branded stuff)
Cat6 24 port patch panel (buy CCS branded stuff)
Cat6 cable 305M reel (buy CCS branded stuff)
100x2.5MM black cable ties (x100 pack)

Metal backbox/drylin backbox/surface mount backbox (multiple of whichever types you'll need)

Thanks to the people on here I have have a better idea, but still have some issues and questions.

Here is what im not sure of and a few issues i have,


1. im not sure how i want to do, or were to place everything.
1a. the layout of the house will be changing, some rooms are getting altered and extended, so I currently don't know were everything will be, mostly brick at this moment but I need to plan at this point.

2. my farther does not see the point of me spending for something like this but i'm assuming it will be a good investment.

3. I have no idea were i should keep the network, at the moment I just connect to the modem.

4. how can i still get good wifi

5. How can i future proof it for atleast 5-10 years ?
5a. will it be fine with fiber
5b. can I add more port to the module
5c will this equipment fine

6. I've been advised to get CCS or Excel equipment,
6a. does it matter which i get out of the 2 ?
6b. where is the best value place to get this? (am i allowed to ask this)

7. Should i go for cat6e or should i get something better ?
7a. is all CCS or Excel cable Shielded ?

8. Cat6 RJ45 modules and faceplates,
8a. Would i need 1 cable even if i choose to have more then one port or would i need multiple cables for multiple ports ?

9. port patch panel
9a. what is it ?
9b. will i still need a switch ?
9c. will i need a rack or

am i forgetting anything ?
 
Im thinking of getting few year old used switch to save some money, would that be a issue ?

Brand im looking at dell or netgear

only gigabit
 
just need a little more advice, do i need a 24 port or 48 port switch ?

from my count it looks like I will have 24 connections, + the router and I'm also considering connection up a network printer directly to the switch so its in a central location ?

I was also considering getting a used gigabit switch, any brands i should avoid and what is the oldest I should go ?
 
The reason I was looking at 2nd hand was i could get a good gigabit model for less half the price. I was getting prices like £150+ but the model you have suggested looks good.


I will have 24 wall ports in total, Its unlikely I will use all 24 but it would be a bit annoying if I wanted to use one and find out its not connected.

I could always connect a few things directly in to the router I assume
 
I still have no real clue what i should be looking for in a switch, ive never used one or looked for one, all i know is it needs to be a gigabit switch.

I've looked at 3 options im not sure which one to get, im leaning towards bledds suggestion.

1. TP-Link TL-SG1024D 24-port Desktop Gigabit Switch - 5 year warranty

2. NETGEAR SOHO Gigabit Ethernet 24 Port Unmanaged Switch GS324 - 3 year warranty
same price as option one

3. D-Link DGS-1210-48 48 port - no warranty, looks about the same.
 
The TP-Link is also fan cooled, only the netgear is fanless i think.

Thanks, which would you choose out of the TP-Link and D-Link switch if it was you buying for the first time

I know im dragging this out a bit but for me its worth asking so i dont make a mistake

Its 60/40 to TP-Link at the moment for me only due to the warranty

TP-Link
Pros - Good review, New comes with a 5 year warranty
Con - less ports out of the 2. costs double

D-Link
Pros - £35 . 48 port
number of things i dont think i would use (Smart Switches with Fibre Uplinks ect)
Cons
Used, no warranty
 
bremen1874 said:
That TP-Link is fanless, it states it in the specs.

£35 for that D-Link is cheap, what's wrong with it?
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Thats good to know, I thought it had a fan.


From what i've been told nothing is wrong with it, its been removed from a working environment due to a upgrade.

a company that recycles it old equipment is selling it

The issues i have are I don't know how old it is, how long its been used for and I don't know if it come in more then one version and if so i don't know which one, but i've asked, im not sure if they will know but i'm awaiting a reply.

they have advertised it for more but they are willing to accept my offer.
 
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