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 to have a central hub/rack in the attic with patch panel and switch. The ONT and router will be located separately in the bedroom below. Couple of questions in preparation.
Can I patch router>wallplate>patch panel>switch which will then serve or the ports connected to the switch either directly or through the patch panel or do I need to run a separate patch cable from router to the switch?
And, keeping my options open....
The ONT is a fixed point in the bedroom below and I may want at some point place the router in the attic. Can I patch ONT>wall-plate>router WAN>routerLAN>switch and still serve all the ports?
Everything will be Ethernet connections from ONT. The initial plan is 16 outlets via patch panel>switch and 2 x AP direct to the switch.
Thanks Reece
My plan is to have a central hub/rack in the attic with patch panel and switch. The ONT and router will be located separately in the bedroom below. Couple of questions in preparation.
Can I patch router>wallplate>patch panel>switch which will then serve or the ports connected to the switch either directly or through the patch panel or do I need to run a separate patch cable from router to the switch?
And, keeping my options open....
The ONT is a fixed point in the bedroom below and I may want at some point place the router in the attic. Can I patch ONT>wall-plate>router WAN>routerLAN>switch and still serve all the ports?
Everything will be Ethernet connections from ONT. The initial plan is 16 outlets via patch panel>switch and 2 x AP direct to the switch.
Thanks Reece