Networking

There will be RJ45 ethernet lines everywhere in the residence. This is to assure that there are enough lines to serve the needs of the tenant. Most walls will have 3 ethernet lines, but where the TV is located, there will be 5 ethernet lines. All lines are Cat-8 which will support higher speeds, and the switches will be 10GB switches. 10GB switches will the commercial standard, and if you have devices that exceed 1GB wired LAN, then you would benefit from the 10GB switches. Keep in mind, most consumer grade products with an ethernet port will only go to 1GBPS. In this case, everything will fall to the lowest compatible speed.

In the home office of the address, there will be a communications closet. This closet will have all of the lines running to a patch panel, and from the patch panel to the switch. This was chosen to reduce the chance of tugging at the in wall lines. If anything needs to be modified, this can be done from the patch panel and the in wall lines are not messed with. There will also be a 15U server rack. The patch panel takes 1U, and the switch 1U. If internet is not included, the tenant must provide for either a router, or a network server. If internet is included, then there will be a network server plugged into the WAN for internet connectivity.

In addition each floor of the unit will have a Wifi Access Point installed in the ceiling towards the center. This will give as good of coverage as possible, and allow for a complete, and stable connection. The access point will be powered by POE, and will require it to be installed on the particular switch that the access point is on. In addition, any outdoor spaces will have an outdoor access point – again to provide for a clear and complete Wifi connection.