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Hello- I'm in desperate need of a network mentor or three, lol..
I need to redo my entire home network, as I'm moving current living room-based computer area to a former bedroom, which will now serve as an office/den. I've read and read, but can't get comfortable enough with my understanding of home networking to begin putting holes in walls for outlets yet - without consulting the experts. Need to make sure I do correctly and as optimally/efficient as possible.
I've spent a lot of time on this post in an effort to provide you, the gurus, as easy a job in understanding of what/where/how I need as possible. My only hope is that I don't wind up scaring-off would be help because it's too long or I've made install seem overly complicated - or just plain made confusing
----> First , I need assistance in figuring out the best way to locate/connect existing equipment * PLEASE SEE BELOW *
I'm torn between wanting 100% local network speed/online speed and the ease of just letting wifi routers handle as much wireless as possible- of course, I do have several clients that DO NOT have wifi adapters - so I'll be forced to wire some ethernet...
----> Second, as well as assistance with how to connect/wire existing equipment Perhaps you can suggest the best way for me to invest budget -> either additional wifi router/extender, ect or ethernet cable and outlets for most everything or
I'm not the handiest person and cannot afford to pay someone. Am dreading installing outlets into existing walls, but do not want a mess of ethernet cables drilled up through carpet as I currently have - as there will be no giant 26" CRT TV to hide in a corner
Major Importance is TRYING to locate each Network Device, with LAN Ports, in locations that will minimize number of Ethernet Cables I have to send from one room to another (either drilling up through carpet or installing Ethernet Outlets in existing walls)
High Priority is making sure everything is optimized in location and connections, making sure I can stream Local Network attached Hard Drive Movie Library to various connected media devices/clients, as well as wifi connection for my devices to roam around
----> Here's a list of my current equipment.
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A) *NETWORK EQUIP
* Network Equip is non room specific (that's what I need help with
The Only Few I'd Prefer in a certain room is:
-> Asus AC68 Router - in Living Room because it is the central most room of house/property.
-> Modem - Prefer NOT in Living Room. Want to MINIMIZE Mess of Cables in Living Room!
-> Switch - Again, NOT in Living Room. Minimize Mess of Cables
1. Router 1
*Asus RT-AC68 (WiFi AC Router) (4 Gigabit LAN)
* WLAN IN from Modem
2. Router 2
D Link DIR-655 (WiFi N 2.4 GHz ONLY) (4 Gigabit LAN)
3. (Comcast) Wireless Gateway VOIP Modem
*ARRIS TG862G (Requires COAX Cable & Phone Line)(4 Gigabit LAN)
* WLAN OUT to Router 1? (or Router 2?)
* Requires Coax Internet Cable from Splitter (Located in Drop Ceiling)
* Requires Phone Line (Basement Next To Stairs - Basement Client Wall)
4. 8 Port Gigabit Switch
Western Digital My Net 8 port Gigabit Switch
5. *Splitter
(6 or 8 way) Located in Drop Ceiling, in Basement, Midway point, on North Side of House
• Not Network specific, but IS important for understanding the proximity and orientation of wiring COAX Internet and TV lines to rooms
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CLIENTS ARE SHOWN PER DESIRED ROOM ON INCLUDED FLOORPLAN IMAGES. If needed, I can edit and add - just say so...
Notes about floor plan(s) I did Best I could do, work with me
I have included images of hand drawn floorplan/layout of my home - consists of main ground level and a finished basement (with drop ceiling )
I also have some outdoor areas, like large deck/pool and attached garage that are priority wifi locations - I've attempted to demonstrate their proximity and orientation to everything as well.
MAIN FLOOR, MINUS OUTDOOR AREAS that need Wifi, aprox. 1,100 ft2
I've included LINKS TO HOSTED LARGER RESOLUTION COPIES If smaller forum limited resolution difficult to read list of each room's clients.
High Res Links:
- Main Floor plan with clients per room
Sky Drive Hosted Higher Resolution jpg 1 of 3
http://1drv.ms/1kIoqLy
- Basement Floor plan with clients, coax splitter proximity, ect
Sky Drive Hosted Higher Resolution jpg 2 of 3
http://1drv.ms/1kIqaEL
- Main Floor Room Dimensions. Indoor Area Aprox *1100 ft2
*excluding Garage and outdoor Wifi areas
Sky Drive Hosted Higher Resolution jpg 3 of 3
http://1drv.ms/1kIqDXs
Thanks a lot in advance for any/all help and mentoring!
jd md
Hello- I'm in desperate need of a network mentor or three, lol..
I need to redo my entire home network, as I'm moving current living room-based computer area to a former bedroom, which will now serve as an office/den. I've read and read, but can't get comfortable enough with my understanding of home networking to begin putting holes in walls for outlets yet - without consulting the experts. Need to make sure I do correctly and as optimally/efficient as possible.
I've spent a lot of time on this post in an effort to provide you, the gurus, as easy a job in understanding of what/where/how I need as possible. My only hope is that I don't wind up scaring-off would be help because it's too long or I've made install seem overly complicated - or just plain made confusing

----> First , I need assistance in figuring out the best way to locate/connect existing equipment * PLEASE SEE BELOW *
I'm torn between wanting 100% local network speed/online speed and the ease of just letting wifi routers handle as much wireless as possible- of course, I do have several clients that DO NOT have wifi adapters - so I'll be forced to wire some ethernet...
----> Second, as well as assistance with how to connect/wire existing equipment Perhaps you can suggest the best way for me to invest budget -> either additional wifi router/extender, ect or ethernet cable and outlets for most everything or
I'm not the handiest person and cannot afford to pay someone. Am dreading installing outlets into existing walls, but do not want a mess of ethernet cables drilled up through carpet as I currently have - as there will be no giant 26" CRT TV to hide in a corner

Major Importance is TRYING to locate each Network Device, with LAN Ports, in locations that will minimize number of Ethernet Cables I have to send from one room to another (either drilling up through carpet or installing Ethernet Outlets in existing walls)
High Priority is making sure everything is optimized in location and connections, making sure I can stream Local Network attached Hard Drive Movie Library to various connected media devices/clients, as well as wifi connection for my devices to roam around
----> Here's a list of my current equipment.
-------------
A) *NETWORK EQUIP
* Network Equip is non room specific (that's what I need help with

The Only Few I'd Prefer in a certain room is:
-> Asus AC68 Router - in Living Room because it is the central most room of house/property.
-> Modem - Prefer NOT in Living Room. Want to MINIMIZE Mess of Cables in Living Room!
-> Switch - Again, NOT in Living Room. Minimize Mess of Cables
1. Router 1
*Asus RT-AC68 (WiFi AC Router) (4 Gigabit LAN)
* WLAN IN from Modem
2. Router 2
D Link DIR-655 (WiFi N 2.4 GHz ONLY) (4 Gigabit LAN)
3. (Comcast) Wireless Gateway VOIP Modem
*ARRIS TG862G (Requires COAX Cable & Phone Line)(4 Gigabit LAN)
* WLAN OUT to Router 1? (or Router 2?)
* Requires Coax Internet Cable from Splitter (Located in Drop Ceiling)
* Requires Phone Line (Basement Next To Stairs - Basement Client Wall)
4. 8 Port Gigabit Switch
Western Digital My Net 8 port Gigabit Switch
5. *Splitter
(6 or 8 way) Located in Drop Ceiling, in Basement, Midway point, on North Side of House
• Not Network specific, but IS important for understanding the proximity and orientation of wiring COAX Internet and TV lines to rooms
---------
CLIENTS ARE SHOWN PER DESIRED ROOM ON INCLUDED FLOORPLAN IMAGES. If needed, I can edit and add - just say so...
Notes about floor plan(s) I did Best I could do, work with me

I have included images of hand drawn floorplan/layout of my home - consists of main ground level and a finished basement (with drop ceiling )
I also have some outdoor areas, like large deck/pool and attached garage that are priority wifi locations - I've attempted to demonstrate their proximity and orientation to everything as well.
MAIN FLOOR, MINUS OUTDOOR AREAS that need Wifi, aprox. 1,100 ft2
I've included LINKS TO HOSTED LARGER RESOLUTION COPIES If smaller forum limited resolution difficult to read list of each room's clients.
High Res Links:
- Main Floor plan with clients per room
Sky Drive Hosted Higher Resolution jpg 1 of 3
http://1drv.ms/1kIoqLy
- Basement Floor plan with clients, coax splitter proximity, ect
Sky Drive Hosted Higher Resolution jpg 2 of 3
http://1drv.ms/1kIqaEL
- Main Floor Room Dimensions. Indoor Area Aprox *1100 ft2
*excluding Garage and outdoor Wifi areas
Sky Drive Hosted Higher Resolution jpg 3 of 3
http://1drv.ms/1kIqDXs
Thanks a lot in advance for any/all help and mentoring!
jd md