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New construction is being wired up next week and I'm clueless. (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Alpha_Bet-Soup@alien.top to c/homenetworking@selfhosted.forum

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The contractor asked me how I want things wired and I didn't really know.

I was thinking Cat6 ethernet cable with a wall plate in each room. They would all run to the crawl space where I'd have my modem and NAS.

It's a small house. Only 5 ethernet wall plates throughout.

Is there anything I should ask for? I use Plex and IPTV.

Thanks.

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[–] JBDragon1@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I normally recommend 2 runs per location minimum. If one fails for whatever reason, like a mouse chewing on a cable, you have a backup.

Running Ethernet to my garage was a big plus also!!! I would like to run Ethernet out for a Doorbell, but that isn't going to be easy with my house. Ethernet for Smart Doorbells is a growing thing.

PoE Security cameras. You might want some in the future. Running Ethernet for that NOW would be easier than later. You leave a bundle of wire at each area you thing you need a camera and it all goes down the the basement.

How about Speaker wires for a surround sound setup? Maybe Whole Home audio? These are some things to think about with new construction. Ethernet for TV Locations!!! Wired is always better then Wifi.

With your Modem downstairs, how about Wifi Access Points mounted on your ceiling? So you can have great Wifi everywhere you go. This would really help if you want to get into some smart home stuff.