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Mixed Lan with orbi AC3000
I have the following product Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router (RBR50) and I would like to create a mixed local area network using a network switch to connect devices such as pc, smart tv, printer and dvr, such as switch, with at least 6 ports; and which network cable do you recommend since I should upgrade to fiber?
What do I need to wire such a network in a three-story house by passing the cables through the existing light conduits?
Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System (RBK53) #lan
Those will work find until your ready to upgrade.
I recommend getting the non (E) versions of the switches.
I found a bit cheaper pricing by getting used or refurb'd equipment.Good Luck.
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pierre22 wrote:
What do I need to wire such a network in a three-story house by passing the cables through the existing light conduits?
You need to find a compromise between the available space in the installation pipes, cable quality, fire protection in the electrical installation (legal requirements).
As long as the RBS gets connected to the back of the RBR, with a non managed switch in between, your good there.
If you have in wall lan cabling, these just need to be connected to this switch as well.
NG GS-105/108v4 and GS308v3, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series 8 and 24 port switches work for Orbi systems.
I wanted to ask what type of cable and switch I need, the tools and any since I would have to wire the house.
pierre22 wrote:
I wanted to ask what type of cable and switch I need, the tools and any since I would have to wire the house.
Please don't take this the wrong way, but.........
The forum has posts every week which point to in-wall cabling being responsible for serious issues. I recommend starting with an internet search for "how to install cat6 cable in house", and read at least 10 articles.
What can be obvious and nearly trivial to a professional installer can overwhelm a beginner. Cat6 is indeed the recommended cable these days, but it is a real frustration to install. That plastic spine used to separate the four twisted pairs makes Cat6 cable hard to bend. (Kinking the cable can harm performance terribly.) Terminating the wall jacks is not trivial. Be prepared to cut off and discard the first half-dozen jacks. Consumers also do not have access to professional testing tools. The inexpensive cable tester from Home Depot simply verifies that each of the 8 wires on one and are connected at the other end. It does not verify that performance meets expected standards.
I serious recommend calling out an professional telecom installer to talk over your options. Perhaps there is part of the work you can do yourself.
Good Luck
