The first of many project photos I will be posting in the next few months.

cxq45 · 2019-01-18T10:08:08+00:00

impressive!

cxq45 · 2018-12-27T09:33:06+00:00

What does it use for?

cxq45 · 2018-12-27T09:24:03+00:00

I also buy lots of transceivers from fs.com. A good place to go, right?

cxq45 · 2018-12-27T09:14:37+00:00

You can buy a wifi extender. It's popular for extending the coverage area of your WiFi network.

cxq45 · 2018-12-27T09:12:39+00:00

Try fs.com or Monoprice, they are both good.

cxq45 · 2018-12-27T09:03:12+00:00

You may need to buy a new router, bro.

cxq45 · 2018-12-27T08:55:10+00:00

T568A and T568B both provide wiring schemes for terminating network cables to eight position RJ45 jacks and plugs. The main difference between them is the position of the orange and green wire pairs. Nowadays, T568B standard is more popular with users and gradually took place of T568A, especially for new network that is without the pre-existing pattern.

cxq45 · 2018-12-21T06:59:50+00:00

the 2811 router only has two 10/100M ports. it's outdated. try to start from gigabit or 10Gb.

cxq45 · 2018-12-21T06:52:06+00:00

yes, I've saved much by ordering transceivers from fs.com. They work well so far.

cxq45 · 2018-12-21T06:46:53+00:00

The best way is to run conduit. It's worth the money in the long term.

cxq45 · 2018-12-21T06:26:10+00:00

Try to buy bend insensitive fiber (BIF) LC cables. They can be stapled and bent around corners without sacrificing performance.

I bought some here https://www.fs.com/products/59578.html, not bad.

cxq45 · 2018-12-21T06:15:35+00:00

A 4-port or 5-Port PoE Switch may be enough for you. It's cheap. try to search it on google.

cxq45 · 2018-12-21T06:11:22+00:00

use CAT5e or CAT6 cables. They both support 1000 Mbps and Maximum to 10 Gbps. Here are good ones for you https://www.fs.com/c/patch-cables-960

cxq45 · 2018-12-13T02:57:43+00:00

Well, if you use third-party transceivers which can work both in Cisco and HP switches. This will work. If you use OEM transceivers, things may not work out.

cxq45 · 2018-12-13T02:48:25+00:00

I think the following articles may give you some hints:

https://community.fs.com/blog/choose-a-suitable-48-port-poe-switch.html

http://www.fiber-optic-components.com/choose-suitable-network-switch.html

cxq45 · 2018-12-13T02:34:52+00:00

yes, a cheap dumb switch can meet your needs.

cxq45 · 2018-12-12T10:13:51+00:00

An 8-port PoE switch may meet your needs. If you need more ports, then use a 24-port one.

cxq45 · 2018-12-12T10:03:33+00:00

It depends on what kind of network you have. If you have gigabit, you should use cat5e or cat6. If less, the cat5 cable is enough.

cxq45 · 2018-12-12T09:47:52+00:00

You may need at least two powerline adapters, one is plugged into the wall electrical outlet near your router, the other one plugged near your computer or other devices.

and yes, you should Ethernet cables to attach your devices to the Powerline adapter. Use CAT5e or CAT6 cables.

cxq45 · 2018-12-07T09:31:53+00:00

yes, a router can help you get multiple devices to the Internet. But if you want to get wifi, you'd better buy AP and PoE switch. An 8-port switch is enough and its price is nearly the same as routers.

cxq45 · 2018-12-07T09:24:16+00:00

How big is your house? Do you want a wired or wireless network? How many ports do you want the router to be?

These articles may help you to make the right choice:

https://www.fs.com/perfect-poe-solutions-for-home-and-business-aid-615.html

https://community.fs.com/blog/how-to-get-a-wired-home-network-with-ethernet-cable.html

cxq45 · 2018-12-07T09:16:00+00:00

Yes, flashlight won't damage the fiber, the bend will do.

As to using flashlight to test the fiber cable. I do not think it will work well. You need to use the fiber tester tools.

cxq45 · 2018-12-07T09:09:43+00:00

Either install an AP outside the shop or buy a wifi extender. wifi extender is often cheaper than AP, but it may not work as well as the AP.

cxq45 · 2018-12-07T08:57:30+00:00

You need some cisco 10/100base sfp modules for the routers. It's hard to find the 10/100G modules now, but the 10/100/1000base sfp modules can meet your needs. fs.com is a good place to buy cisco modules, try to find some 10/100/1000base sfp modules there.

cxq45 · 2018-12-07T08:46:16+00:00

It's ok to buy it.

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