Configuring your home network?
Configuring your home network?
I’m glad you’re sharing this! Until I reached my twenties, I resided with my parents in a rural home where internet speeds were quite slow—about 2.5 Mbps for downloads and 0.25 Mbps for uploads. Our connection, unchanged over the years, relies on old phone lines that have been underground for nearly four decades. Upgrading wasn’t possible; satellite options weren’t viable, and mobile service was limited to 3G. After moving to the city, I discovered the benefits of fiber optics, which truly transformed my experience. Recently, my parents received a notice from our local ISP: they’re planning to lay fiber cables just beyond our property in the countryside. If you’re interested, we can now enroll for fiber internet. I’ve been preparing for this since a nearby village got fiber two years ago, hoping it would eventually reach us too. It seems my patience is paying off! They’ve begun excavation and installing the fiber, so now I’m thinking about the ideal setup for our home network. I’d like to ensure everything is set up for speed, stability, and future readiness. If you have any suggestions on equipment, wiring, or tips for configuring a new fiber home network, I’d really appreciate your advice! Here’s my proposed plan: Main House – PC, TV, security camera (finally getting online!) Support House – TV – modem, switch, security camera. From the switch, I’ll run these Ethernet connections: 1st cable to router in the main house for Wi-Fi coverage (I’d connect AC to this AP). 2nd cable to a second router in the support house to expand Wi-Fi reach. 3rd cable to my old PC in the main house for a wired link. 4th cable to the main house TV for stable streaming and connectivity. 5th cable to the TV in the support house for consistent signal. 6th cable to the security camera in the attic, enabling internet access. I also have AC in both houses, which I’ll connect via Wi-Fi. Ports 7 and 8 will stay open. What are your thoughts? Will this work?
You generally require a router connecting the modem and the switch or other devices. What equipment are you considering? I was thinking a switch later and a single large cable. Fiber might also be an option for this setup to minimize interference, especially over longer distances.