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Johnny :
don't forget a/c vent in that network closet
2026-10-17 03:14:27
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Enrico Pallazzo :
Conduit just run the conduit where you want it.
2026-10-17 18:04:41
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computerguy98257 :
Cat5e, not 6 (a waste of time and $)
2026-10-17 01:59:14
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Timmmayyy :
I installed hard pipes into accessible ceilings from my data rack. Future proofed with pull strings. I could replace all of my LV wiring in 2 hours. Cost me maybe 100 bucks in PVC
2026-10-17 19:33:07
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justicarnage :
WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT LET THEM STAPLE THE CABLE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO UPGRADE IT WITHOUT RIPPING OUT YOUR SHEETROCK
2026-10-17 18:44:42
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Dallas Glenn :
Wired is 10x faster than wifi
2026-10-17 02:47:34
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scottbenoit221 :
cat 5 is allready obsolet its cat 6 now, how about conduit you can pull future fiber cables through
2026-10-17 02:42:24
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mike :
My house has a server room with sever racks and shit, I couldn’t imagine a house without one
2026-10-17 18:19:09
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BBGrafix :
Mount speakers in your living room ceiling!! Great for movies, music and entertaining.
2026-10-17 13:23:49
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Mike :
As a 20+ year veteran of the cable industry, I 1000% agree!!!! I wish every house had this.
2026-10-17 18:54:16
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Gregorous :
ITT: people who know how networks function, arguing with those that don’t, arguing with folks perfectly happy to settle for less…. Me? 10gbe cat 7 runs everywhere with Unifi gear connecting everything, including a couple WiFi 7 access points, because not only do I know what I’m doing, I love overpaying for a clean UI and easy connectivity.
2026-10-17 15:46:44
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sw1987 :
coax is still a thing too, 1000' is like $60.
2026-10-17 02:38:19
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yahoo yahoo yahoo :
Total Waste of money.. all that is on wi-fi now.
2026-10-17 01:51:10
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Robert Basin :
network ports should be standard in every house now.
2026-10-17 09:30:21
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chrisbottini236 :
Or. Wireless. Cus everything is wireless now.
2026-10-17 16:46:15
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Seth Thompson :
has anyone here ever heard of wifi 6, 6e, 7, or 8? even on wifi 6 I can pretty easily maintain between 1-2gbps link speed. on 7 I maintain between 3-5gbps with afc in my home. use some of that money to upgrade your electronics to more modern wireless standards
2026-10-17 10:37:10
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Amanda 🐾🪴 :
idk about cameras, but in a two gamer household both mine and my husband's consoles are hard wired to the network. we just have cables all over the place, so this is a good idea in my opinion.
2026-10-17 02:58:16
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Kris Rogers :
use cat5e for security cams, cat 6 for computers
2026-10-17 03:49:50
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Mikeaul :
Cat 8 is better. Also run fiber, it will be the next level. It is faster.
2026-10-17 13:44:21
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Michael D :
Sounds great until it’s been 10 years and now Cat 6 is the equivalent of Coax today. Technology advances so fast you will never keep up.
2026-10-17 15:03:25
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AtLeastItsNot.AI :
You don't need expensive CAT 6 for the average home 💀
2026-10-17 19:06:56
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Borky5000 :
WiFi is more than 99% of people need today, no thanks.
2026-10-17 17:28:16
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Claystorm :
Unpopular opinion from a Systems Administrator: Most of this is over kill for most regular homes. If you’re doing a new build, try to plan ahead & run some extra conduit for data drops. But generally WiFi is to the point where most hardwire is unnecessary. The better idea is to plan ahead for your WiFi & actually plan for where your APs will be. I would say run 2.5GB to each AP now & choose robust hardware for your WiFi APs.
2026-10-17 16:43:40
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comec113 :
Why does your builder do low voltage?
2026-10-17 01:34:45
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JustMyideas :
I typically charge $150 per network run after drywall is up. So, there is a number to compare. That includes the cable, the network ends and the wall plate.
2026-10-17 13:38:39
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