Modernizing Homenetwork from VDSL to fiber optic connection
Modernizing Homenetwork from VDSL to fiber optic connection
Hey there, friend. I’m trying to figure out a way around this setup. We’re using VDSL with limited speeds—about 100 MBits down and 20 MBits up—and our home isn’t set up for modern high-speed connections like Cat 5 or Cat 6. The only existing link is an old phone cable running through the house. Now we’ve heard from a regional ISP that they’re planning to offer FTTB, which could help us too. My main concern is how to connect my first-floor room to a possible fiber line going down to the basement. I’m wondering if it’s possible to adapt the optical signal and use the existing phone lines instead. Any ideas or alternatives would be great!
For Fiber to the home installations, the ISP will choose between two options. First, they may set up a media converter to change fiber into either Ethernet or coaxial cable, with coax mainly for TV services. Second, they could install a single device that combines a media converter and router in one unit. I think they’ll go with the second option. Regarding cabling, drilling holes in walls is straightforward in basements but can be tricky in multi-story homes where you may need to be more inventive.
They won't do that. In their newsletter they mentioned an AIO Unit managing everything, but you can simply connect your fiber into your home and use it as needed—just pay for maintenance. Likely they'll just provide a router that accepts fiber and outputs RJ45 ports. The challenge in Germany is that walls and foundations are usually made of hard bricks or concrete, so drilling through them isn't practical like it might be elsewhere. Powerline adapters could be an option, but would you be able to achieve full gigabit speeds with that setup?
It could possibly function, though you won’t achieve Gigabit speeds. Expect around 100Mbps or lower.
We’ve got coax running through our home but not all the way down to the basement. I believe the most practical choice is to install a fibre cable, drop it into the chimney, and extend it all the way to my floor. That seems like the best solution to me. But honestly, this situation is really frustrating—just seven years ago I was stuck with 50 MBit, and now upgrading isn’t possible.