What do I have to know about setting up a home network?

[Ply]

Hello everyone,

 

so I've been struggling a while since I've bought my new computer and placed in in my room, upstairs.
All the walls and the height weaken the WiFi signal thus my connection isn't the best and gaming is a real struggle with a high ping.

I convinced my dad to set up a home network with me. But there still is a lot for me to learn about home networking and how I'll be able to set it up.

I've got a few questions. Actually, all help is welcome.

 

What cables should I use? Cat5e, Cat6?

What about wall plates and such?

Really, I'm totally new to all this. Please help me.

 

Thanks in advance,

Robin

[Uphorics]

The ethernet cable quality usually doesn't matter (cat5/6) unless yout own a large datacenter or something similar.

First, you will need a router and a modem. A modem connects you to your Internet service provider to supply you internet. If your dad just wants you on a separate network in the same household, you won't need this, unless you want to pay for your own Internet monthly.

Next up is the router. In short, a router simply connects all of your devices to your modem to give them internet access. They can be inexpensive and are essential if you want any kind of wifi capabilities.

Next up is your question, I actually have the same issue as you. Since I'm 2 floors up from my router, it's difficult to get the speeds I want from what I'm paying for. The best solutions I have for my network specifically is to use a universal repeater, which amplifies the wifi signal for longer distance and for faster speeds, and something called powerline ethernet. Powerline ethernet uses wall outlet wires throughout your house to give you a connection to your router. There are some drawbacks, but in your situation it sounds like the best solution, but try using range extenders first as they *can* deliver higher speeds than powerlines can.

Hopefully this has helped, because typing this on a phone is pretty hard good luck!

[Gilbert_Sarip]

i now some stuff about networking, 
i mostly use Cat6 for network installations because, its more durable,can handle greater speed compared to old one, cost more but it's worth in the end.

As for wall plates, the main thing for me is quality, and durability.
 

[Ply]

The ethernet cable quality usually doesn't matter (cat5/6) unless yout own a large datacenter or something similar.

First, you will need a router and a modem. A modem connects you to your Internet service provider to supply you internet. If your dad just wants you on a separate network in the same household, you won't need this, unless you want to pay for your own Internet monthly.

Next up is the router. In short, a router simply connects all of your devices to your modem to give them internet access. They can be inexpensive and are essential if you want any kind of wifi capabilities.

Next up is your question, I actually have the same issue as you. Since I'm 2 floors up from my router, it's difficult to get the speeds I want from what I'm paying for. The best solutions I have for my network specifically is to use a universal repeater, which amplifies the wifi signal for longer distance and for faster speeds, and something called powerline ethernet. Powerline ethernet uses wall outlet wires throughout your house to give you a connection to your router. There are some drawbacks, but in your situation it sounds like the best solution, but try using range extenders first as they *can* deliver higher speeds than powerlines can.

Hopefully this has helped, because typing this on a phone is pretty hard good luck!

Thank you for the tips!

[Uphorics]

Thank you for the tips!

Any time There's WAY more to networking than just what I posted, but once you get your home network setup you can learn more about things like QoS, wifi channels, VPN's, port forwarding, and so much more.