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Ask Slashdot: How Would You Build a Home Network To Fully Utilize Google Fiber?

Posted by samzenpus on from the making-the-most-of-it dept.

kstatefan40 writes I am closing on a house next week which is connected to Google Fiber. I am ecstatic to have a gigabit connection, but the previous homeowner had them install the jack in an awful location. I'm going to be in a situation where I am paying for more than I can technically achieve over wireless. I have purchased a couple of 600mbps powerline adapters, but those still won't fully use the gigabit connection. Is there a better way to achieve a truly gigabit internal connection without substantial structural or wiring modifications?

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  1. Just do it by Nemura · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Just put ethernet everywhere, it's not that much work. I asume the house you're moving into will be empty anyway.

    1. Re:Just do it by 0100010001010011 · · Score: 4, Insightful

      I was excited to see a good discussion about software/hardware required to route 1 Gbps. How many people are running pfsense or Linux router with Google Fiber? What do people have for wireless? I want to separate my router and my AP. Consumer routers never seem to actually perform up to theoretical speeds or have problems with a large number of clients.

      But instead it's simple answer: Install wires. Do people think that wires don't exist any more? I bought my current house because the basement has drop ceilings and I can wire everything in a day. Wireless is great for browsing the web or watching some videos. But when I need something backed up or want to edit something from a network drive nothing beats good ole ethernet.

  2. Re:Combine the 2 by SuiteSisterMary · · Score: 5, Insightful

    He asked, "Is there a better way to achieve a truly gigabit internal connection without substantial structural or wiring modifications?"

    And the answer is an unqualified 'no.'

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  3. Re:Combine the 2 by xQx · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Are you saying here that 1) You don't punch both ends with the proper wiring (straight through) (you also seem to think it doesn't matter) and 2) that you are seriously suggesting wiring wallports to RJ-45 ends as opposed to a proper patch panel?

    1) No, he's saying wire all the ends into the 568-b standard colors that will be clearly marked on the RJ45 wallports, and follow the 568-b pinout on wikipedia for the RJ45 plug ends.
    2) Yeah, I read that too... I've always done the 'patch panel' end using standard wall-ports and a 6-gang wall plate. It fits in much better in a home environment than a 1RU patch panel. But he is suggesting not doing sockets at the far end, just getting one of those wall plates with a big hole and terminating them as plugs to go straight into a switch/router. I wouldn't do it that way, but if it's in a cupboard out of the way, it is the simplest and cheapest option.

    What you do in a domestic environment is different from commercial.