Switch / patch panel
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Hello,
I don’t know if I'm in the right category, but here goes,
We have several computers and connected TVs at home. However, we want to avoid having too many waves floating around the house as much as possible.
The problem is that we lack RJ45 ports on our router, like everyone else, I think.
That’s why I’m asking whether it’s better to install a switch or, much more expensive, a patch panel?
- What is the difference between the two?
- Are switches of good quality? If so, which switches do you recommend?
- And most importantly, which one should I choose?
Thank you for your answers.
I don’t know if I'm in the right category, but here goes,
We have several computers and connected TVs at home. However, we want to avoid having too many waves floating around the house as much as possible.
The problem is that we lack RJ45 ports on our router, like everyone else, I think.
That’s why I’m asking whether it’s better to install a switch or, much more expensive, a patch panel?
- What is the difference between the two?
- Are switches of good quality? If so, which switches do you recommend?
- And most importantly, which one should I choose?
Thank you for your answers.
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jeannets
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Hello,
It all depends on the number of lines to "patch"... let's say 8 or 16..?
There are generally four behind the BOX, one is used to go to the 16-port Switch (for example), so there are 15 left on the switch and three behind the BOX, so total available = 18
-- The patch panel is somewhat like a Switch version for the building... A switch placed in the right location will serve the same function, while still protecting it in a shelter or box.
-- You need to get a "Gigabit" to benefit from fast connections...
like this https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/cables-connectiques/d-link-go-sw-16g-go-sw-16g-e/f-1072027-dli7900693966184.html
with the free port..
Wired connections via RJ45 are significantly more efficient, go further than WiFi, do not emit waves and cannot be intercepted by radio...
It all depends on the number of lines to "patch"... let's say 8 or 16..?
There are generally four behind the BOX, one is used to go to the 16-port Switch (for example), so there are 15 left on the switch and three behind the BOX, so total available = 18
-- The patch panel is somewhat like a Switch version for the building... A switch placed in the right location will serve the same function, while still protecting it in a shelter or box.
-- You need to get a "Gigabit" to benefit from fast connections...
like this https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/cables-connectiques/d-link-go-sw-16g-go-sw-16g-e/f-1072027-dli7900693966184.html
with the free port..
Wired connections via RJ45 are significantly more efficient, go further than WiFi, do not emit waves and cannot be intercepted by radio...
We will review this.
Have a nice day.
AlexisTAD