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

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?

Comments

Just do it

[Nemura]

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

Re:Just do it

[0100010001010011]

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.

Re:Combine the 2

[SuiteSisterMary]

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.'