Specifically I'd like to wire the house for ethernet throughout. Anyone else done this and can provide some lessons learned in this process?
We're buying from a professional builder who is building up a large new subdivision and the homes can be built from a variety of pre-planned floorplans with various upgrades and options available. When I asked if I could upgrade certain things which weren't on their standard upgrade list, they said it was possible... and that we'd just need to give details about it at the pre-construction meeting (in November) so they can work that upgrade into the master plan etc...
I work from home so a stable / reliable internet connection is needed and wireless just usually doesn't cut it for me so I stay wired as much as possible. Being able to plug in anywhere is really convenient and I also see the benefits going forward for wiring up your home entertainment area as well. I'm thinking of requesting CAT6 to each room all going back to a central closet where a Router/Switch can be located as well as a cable outlet for the cable modem. I've heard some people will send more than one line to each room for redundancy / more equipment... but I'm not sure that's practical or not. I also don't want to spend an inordinate amount on this as all non-standard upgrades have to be paid in full before we close on the house (which will happen sometime around June/July).
Any advice on wiring CAT6 in a house or any other similar upgrades that I might be missing for a new home build?
We're buying from a professional builder who is building up a large new subdivision and the homes can be built from a variety of pre-planned floorplans with various upgrades and options available. When I asked if I could upgrade certain things which weren't on their standard upgrade list, they said it was possible... and that we'd just need to give details about it at the pre-construction meeting (in November) so they can work that upgrade into the master plan etc...
I work from home so a stable / reliable internet connection is needed and wireless just usually doesn't cut it for me so I stay wired as much as possible. Being able to plug in anywhere is really convenient and I also see the benefits going forward for wiring up your home entertainment area as well. I'm thinking of requesting CAT6 to each room all going back to a central closet where a Router/Switch can be located as well as a cable outlet for the cable modem. I've heard some people will send more than one line to each room for redundancy / more equipment... but I'm not sure that's practical or not. I also don't want to spend an inordinate amount on this as all non-standard upgrades have to be paid in full before we close on the house (which will happen sometime around June/July).
Any advice on wiring CAT6 in a house or any other similar upgrades that I might be missing for a new home build?