Right. Patch panel/ Switch / sorting advice.

[Magic_x_uk]

Following on from my previous thread......
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18304205

I now have x2 Cat5e Solid cable runs from BT master Socket (fitted with ADSL Nation XTE-2005 faceplate)

One cable has been IDC punched into the A/B ADSL connectors on the back of said faceplate.

The other cable has been fitted next to master socket with a RJ45 wall outlet.

The cables all meet in this room under the stairs.
THIS is the area I need advice with.

where 'Lounge' is shown on photo that is the wall behind my AV Unit.

I have a Brush plate on that wall allowing me to route cables through from Understairs room to lounge.

Now at the moment Router is in lounge connected with a RJ11 crimped to Solid Cat5e that comes from master socket.
PS3/HTPC connected by ethernet to ports on router.


What do I need to do to sort all this wiring out under the stairs. Am I best of buying a patch panel, Do I need a 2 or 4 jack rj45 wall plate in lounge or routing cables through brush plate to router is ok?

Just don't know what best practice is now. To sort all this out.

Bit confusing to me.

Looking forward to some advice. Sorry for long post. I find this scenario hard to explain in words.

PS: This room, we, aka OCUK can do whatever we want in here. Most of the stuff can be shifted elsewhere in the house.

So. Spec away, advise.

Thanks

 

[Magic_x_uk]

Couple of things.....
You mentioned 4 cables from lounge faceplates labelled 1 2 3 4 to ports 1 2 3 4 on the patch panel

That is on the BACK of the patch panel?

Also
Any recommendations on suitable switches & patch panel for my simple home needs?

I will keep my eye open on Ebay for small cabinets too.

One last thing, the adsl cable from BT master socket to router (solid cat5e) I've fitted a rj11 to it & all works fine. The cable is not attached to a faceplate etc in understairs cupboard, is that ok, or should I do something more professional?


Thanks

 

[Magic_x_uk]

Just to clarify. If I am looking for patch panels, I CAN look at Cat 6 as well as Cat5e patch panels then? same connectors (RJ45) etc etc?

No downside?

 

[Magic_x_uk]

On patch panels. Are NONE of the sockets on the FRONT connected to any other sockets. Unless YOU connect them with patch leads on the front.

It's just I have been looking at some photo's of patch panels and, for arguments sake a 16 port one, Have small leads going from one front socket to another of the front sockets.

 

[Magic_x_uk]

I have a thought.

How would you do the same as above. BUT if you wanted it for VOICE not data.

I understand you can use the RJ45 wallplates you have put in various rooms for whatever you want, hence the patch panel.

But with voice you don't use a switch.

How would you go about that, I am just interested. Anything I am interested in, I like to understand so I then know.

Also can you then just plug the telephone into the RJ45 sockets in any room you want or do you need adapter?

I know these days, most cordless phones don't need telephone socket as long as master phone is plugged into telephone socket.

 

[Magic_x_uk]

looking at switches. If there any advantage for to be looking at gigabit. Or for general home use will normal 'network switch' be ok. Seems a lot of cheap ones on 'that auction site' for less than £10 for 12-24 port ones.