House Build: Made all the wrong choices.

Ha ha this whole conversation is over my head. I think we've got wifi lol

Lol... I am always thinking about future proofing.. Maybe went a tad overboard.

Wifi is actually pretty good and with the new 11ac it's even faster... If you have a good signal and don't plan on transferring files over the network. At my existing house wifi signal is so bad at some locations it took me 3 mins to buffer a YouTube video.

If you use other tools like synergy (where 1 mouse/keyboard) controls two screens/PC, you will see a massive difference in speed with direct LAN being much faster.

The TV ethernet isn't built for dedicated switching purposes, as opposed to a real switch. The proper way to do it is to do what worktime is doing and having an individual port for each device that goes back to the main switch. For the average consumer it's fine as they are none the wiser. For someone who works in IT or is an enthusiast, it makes a world of difference!



His phones could be 100Mbit phones and the computers would be 1Gbit. That would be silly to piggyback off the phone. Transferring huge files at an absolute max speed of 12mb/s is horrendous.

Do TV's now comes with a network switch? Which brand and model? Can you do firware updates? Do you do the setup using the remote?
My need for a dedicated port for each console is because Im lazy to unplug the cable and put it on which ever console I need.
The more ports you have will mean you wont need additional switches that uses more power and added complexity.
Im with OP here and doing the exact same setup which suits me and my needs, but on a smaller scale. About 20 points.

I don't think anyone's saying a dedicated port per device is a bad idea (it isn't...)

Most complaints here are just stating that 100 ports is excessive. My configuration will operate on a 12 port switch and 4 of those are PoE (2 IP Cameras and 2 wifi extenders)

I wouldn't know what to do with 50 ports let alone 100. I get that you're future-proofing, but they aren't going to start making toasters with Ethernet ports. Kids these days are mostly on a mobile connection (Phone Tablet) so I've reduced each kids bedroom to just one Ethernet port - for a desk with a PC/Laptop (I'm against TV's in bedrooms). Wired phones, including VOIP, are dead technology in residential applications IMO.

Yay, two pairs of BOSE 791 arrived today. Will be going in the living room ceiling. RRP $999 each, but got them 60% off RRP.

As an avid gamer, I'm pretty excited to see your finished theatre set-up.


I don't get it - you're saying it like that's a bad thing! I think it's awesome.

Little p!ssing contest hey boys

Ok most of this is over my head but I have 2 teenage boys with all the gaming consoles and computers, ipads, phones etc - but these input thingies in bedrooms/studies/theatres etc sound like a good idea?? But I have NFI where to start or what would be needed any help would be greatly appreciated

If they have individual computers and consoles and they are never moved then its best to wire data points in. Basically all these points need to terminate where your router is (don't know how much knowledge you have, but I guess easiest to say where your internet is). Basically removes the need for wireless on those devices. You still need wireless for your phones and tablets.

Also in future when we get some good TV streaming services like Netflix you praise that you have a wired connection as it will typically buffer (load) the movies quicker. The best example I can give that might give you the right idea. Have you ever tried loading a video on YouTube and it stops someway through and needs to wait a bit to load. A wired connection could improve the load speed (there are a few factors that come in play, so remember I'm just trying to help you understand).

Where to start, work out where you want the points. Work out where the router is going to be. If your on ADSL then it will be next to the phone line. And have all those data points end where the router is. If you have quiet a few points then you will need a thing called a switch in addition to the router. But I guess work out what you want then the appropriate advice can be given.

Nice looking speakers. Why did you go with ceiling speakers? aesthetics?
Your theatre room looks big enough to have normal satelite/book shelf type speakers.

Thanks. The speakers will be placed in the living room ceiling.

Yay, plasterboard done.

Looking good!!! Nice progress.

kitchen island added sept/14
painted oct/14

how it looks with upgraded 2.9m ceilings and 2.7m alfresco doors



upgraded cooktop with upgraded 2cm -> 4cm benchtops


kitchen island with waterfall edging upgraded from 4cm -> 7cm Coco quantum quartz benchtops


crystal gloss cabinets with upgraded cabinet heights


hallway

Looks like an amazing kitchen.

Looking absolutely gorgeous!!

Well my house is now nearly complete but there's still many pending things they haven't finished and many other quality issues.

Your kitchen is lovely especially the CrystalGloss cabinets, but I'm biased as that's what we have