home_networking
New Around Here
I am moving into 2200 sqft home. Ethernet was installed (cat6) when we need some electrical work done, but am realizing I could have done this better (none terminate for a ceiling mount). I will describe the setup per floor when facing the front of the house:
2nd: 1 ethernet port in each room (two rooms on the left side of the house and two one the right).
1st floor: 2 ethernet ports on the right most room and 1 on the wall in the center of the house (meant for the tv)
basement: coax line comes into the front left side of the house and is where the ethernet wires to. Planning to have the modem here and either a router or access point.
Additionally there is an outdoor space that goes say about 200ft from the house that I would like to wifi access. There is a shed about ~70 feet from the house (could be closer) that was newly wired. I thought maybe a powerline connection could work here or maybe the configuration of the house will enough and this isn't necessary.
So to start the move I will just use the basic Comcast router provided, but I want to get off the monthly rental fee. Does this look suitable: NETGEAR CM1200?
After this I am not quite sure what are some good options.
I suppose I could put a router or access point in center of the house ethernet port and call it day (any recommendations?). I imagine this could be enough as the other rooms will ethernet for anything strenuous such as streaming 4k material or gaming.
But I am wondering if there is anything else people would recommend to ensure a great wifi experience as the house is a deadzone for cell coverage so I want to make sure the wifi is solid.
I appreciate any and all help!
2nd: 1 ethernet port in each room (two rooms on the left side of the house and two one the right).
1st floor: 2 ethernet ports on the right most room and 1 on the wall in the center of the house (meant for the tv)
basement: coax line comes into the front left side of the house and is where the ethernet wires to. Planning to have the modem here and either a router or access point.
Additionally there is an outdoor space that goes say about 200ft from the house that I would like to wifi access. There is a shed about ~70 feet from the house (could be closer) that was newly wired. I thought maybe a powerline connection could work here or maybe the configuration of the house will enough and this isn't necessary.
So to start the move I will just use the basic Comcast router provided, but I want to get off the monthly rental fee. Does this look suitable: NETGEAR CM1200?
After this I am not quite sure what are some good options.
I suppose I could put a router or access point in center of the house ethernet port and call it day (any recommendations?). I imagine this could be enough as the other rooms will ethernet for anything strenuous such as streaming 4k material or gaming.
But I am wondering if there is anything else people would recommend to ensure a great wifi experience as the house is a deadzone for cell coverage so I want to make sure the wifi is solid.
I appreciate any and all help!