Hi,
so we are having a considerable extension and some work on the house done over the next few months and at some point soon we have to have the conversation with the Architect about what kind of ports we want to put in around the house.
I just wanted some advice on what I should be asking for with regards to the Ethernet ports as its something I understand very little about. Importantly I want to future proof it so even if its speed/tech that wouldnt be used by my devices now, its important that its there for future use as long as theres no negatives to consider. Thats when the question of Gigabit ethernet comes in ? I dont understand anything about it and what I would loose out if I simply said "I want gigabit ethernet ports through the whole house". So if someone could please clarify for me.
what would I need in addition to have this all on the same network?
many thanks in advance
Some background to what devices will be in use
Study/Office -> ( need at least 3 Ethernet ports)
iMac x 2 ( 2011 & 2012 )
Synerlogy Nas drive x 1
TV room -> (need at least 4, preferably 5 ports)
TV
Apple TV
PS3
Xbox
Sky
Living room -> (need 2 ports)
Heres where my Virgin Broadband router is located, which has 4 ethernet ports.w
Sky Box x 1
Spare room -> ( 1 port just in case)
no devices currently
so we are having a considerable extension and some work on the house done over the next few months and at some point soon we have to have the conversation with the Architect about what kind of ports we want to put in around the house.
I just wanted some advice on what I should be asking for with regards to the Ethernet ports as its something I understand very little about. Importantly I want to future proof it so even if its speed/tech that wouldnt be used by my devices now, its important that its there for future use as long as theres no negatives to consider. Thats when the question of Gigabit ethernet comes in ? I dont understand anything about it and what I would loose out if I simply said "I want gigabit ethernet ports through the whole house". So if someone could please clarify for me.
what would I need in addition to have this all on the same network?
many thanks in advance
Some background to what devices will be in use
Study/Office -> ( need at least 3 Ethernet ports)
iMac x 2 ( 2011 & 2012 )
Synerlogy Nas drive x 1
TV room -> (need at least 4, preferably 5 ports)
TV
Apple TV
PS3
Xbox
Sky
Living room -> (need 2 ports)
Heres where my Virgin Broadband router is located, which has 4 ethernet ports.w
Sky Box x 1
Spare room -> ( 1 port just in case)
no devices currently