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    Home network installation help

    Hi Trip it was a considered decision to go with shielded cable. If I get to a point whereby it creates more problems than solutions then I’ll reconsider. Love a challenge so I will give it a good go.
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    Home network installation help

    Thanks degrub. Because of the unknown conditions in the attic I purchased shielded external cable. It will be laid loose. I’m aware of grounding and every connector at both the wall plates and patch panel are shielded. It’s gonna be fun terminating as the cable has little play. Think first...
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    Home network installation help

    Some food for thought there Trip. Was looking at UniFi pro APs for simplicity and excellent reviews with my existing ASUS Ac68u to start with and swap out install new equipment as and when. Haven’t picked a switch yet. So much choice. Definitely helps as I do want to get it right and not throw a...
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    Home network installation help

    Thanks for that degrub. Made me rethink as I went into the attic the other day and it was freezing. Outside temp was -4 and not much warmer in the attic. I’ll do all my cable runs through the attic for the various rooms. After getting clearance from her indoors I’ll place the rack in the bedroom...
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    Home network installation help

    Hi everyone 1st time post here. New to this type of networking. Current set up is ASUS router, 1 AP 1 extender and home plugs. Want to ditch as much as that as I can so I’m networking my home with Cat6a structured cable via conduits/trunking in the walls and associated faceplates. My plan is...
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