Home Network?

[hoppy]

I am interested in setting up a home network, with computer points!

Can I link CCTV and other stuff into it, like tv, security alarm etc! Can u run sky at through it?

Do I need both a data and a phone point at each point, or is this dependent on what will be required at the point?

Is cat5 best to use or cat6?

What type of patch panel do I recommend?

Got millions of questions to ask as again I have no clue about this stuff, but need to get myself into the 21ay century!

Thanks

Craig

 

[Bruspark]

You can run cat 5e or cat6 for domestic purposes. Cat6 is sexier but also thicker and harder to bend.. Your call.

Some av and security systems run over a local network while others require sole use of a dedicated cable that happens to be cat5e but doesn't go near the router /internet. The usual approach is to put in a central cupboard and run loads of cables back there to use as required..

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

Cat 6 , HORRIBLE.

 

[Badger]

my advice if you want to do it right with the internet network and CCTV is run a cat 5e cable with wall plate to all rooms ie lounge study kitchen d room up bed rooms and also garage that way you have internet in all areas the garage one could be a WiFi booster like I've done ours here CCTV run rg59 and use either 600\650 or 700 tvl varifocal or speed domes on outside pref with it and get a minimum of 8 channel DVR use a cat 5 switch for your cat5 connectioins and finally plan all your routes carefully so not to waste cable inneccessarily if you need any help just drop Me a line regards Colin

 

[Steve3948]

In this day and age I would install double data points to all rooms on same plate and maybe more than one double in some rooms, then you have plenty of options.

 

[hoppy]

Thanks for all the replies, much appreciated.

Badger thanks for your offer, I will defo be in touch to pick your brains!

 

[Sidewinder]

Peeps, it would be lovely to keep this sort of discussion in the main forum for the benefit of all, so please, don't go to PM's unless the info is personal/private, that way we can all learn?

Please feel free to open a new thread to discuss details of each issue/query if you wish.

Thanks.

 

[Badger]

A couple of shots of the network cab and setup here at home:

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