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New construction - connectivity plan (long post)
Posted on 7/15/23 at 8:04 am
Posted on 7/15/23 at 8:04 am
Good morning everyone,
I am in the planning phase of a new construction build and am seeking opinions/suggestions on my electronic device connectivity plan. Please pick apart this plan and I'm trying to have everything pre-wired prior to insulating and closing the walls up. This is a rural setting and the only current internet providers that I am aware of are Hughs-Net (sucks) and Viasat (expensive) - for this reason, I am contemplating going with Starlink. I've heard very mixed reviews about the residential Starlink service, so I'm open to any suggestions on that. Cell service providers (verizon, etc.) do not offer wireless home internet in my area, but there is a Verizon tower a short distance away and I get great cell service.
TVs: Living room, master bedroom, back patio
From router ethernet splitter: NVR to 5 PoE outdoor security cameras, HD Homerun (from attic antenna), PtP injector to pre-paired PtP access device, back patio TV
Master TV and Living TV will be connected via WiFi and have local channels via HD homerun app. Back patio TV will be connected via ethernet cable and HD Homerun app.
I have a detached building that will be connected via pre-paired PtP devices which I will connect to a router in the detached building. This should provide WiFi throughout detached building for TV streaming. I guess I could go hardwired strait from PtP slave to TV via ethernet. I'll have a separate antenna connected to this TV for local channels.
Back patio outdoor speakers wired to a RCA/BT amplifier which will allow for audio streaming via BT or outdoor TV connection via RCA from TV to amplifier. HD Homerun can also be used for for local channels outdoor TV.
The detached building is 50-75 ft. away from the main router and the two PtP devices will be about 75-80 feet away from each other with a direct line of sight.
Does anyone see why this setup would not work or can offer any better options? TIA
I am in the planning phase of a new construction build and am seeking opinions/suggestions on my electronic device connectivity plan. Please pick apart this plan and I'm trying to have everything pre-wired prior to insulating and closing the walls up. This is a rural setting and the only current internet providers that I am aware of are Hughs-Net (sucks) and Viasat (expensive) - for this reason, I am contemplating going with Starlink. I've heard very mixed reviews about the residential Starlink service, so I'm open to any suggestions on that. Cell service providers (verizon, etc.) do not offer wireless home internet in my area, but there is a Verizon tower a short distance away and I get great cell service.
TVs: Living room, master bedroom, back patio
From router ethernet splitter: NVR to 5 PoE outdoor security cameras, HD Homerun (from attic antenna), PtP injector to pre-paired PtP access device, back patio TV
Master TV and Living TV will be connected via WiFi and have local channels via HD homerun app. Back patio TV will be connected via ethernet cable and HD Homerun app.
I have a detached building that will be connected via pre-paired PtP devices which I will connect to a router in the detached building. This should provide WiFi throughout detached building for TV streaming. I guess I could go hardwired strait from PtP slave to TV via ethernet. I'll have a separate antenna connected to this TV for local channels.
Back patio outdoor speakers wired to a RCA/BT amplifier which will allow for audio streaming via BT or outdoor TV connection via RCA from TV to amplifier. HD Homerun can also be used for for local channels outdoor TV.
The detached building is 50-75 ft. away from the main router and the two PtP devices will be about 75-80 feet away from each other with a direct line of sight.
Does anyone see why this setup would not work or can offer any better options? TIA
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Posted on 7/15/23 at 8:29 am to AyyyBaw
Your ISP does not matter how you should prewire your house. I would always lay it out as if I had gig internet whether I actually have it or not. Since you are rural and looking at possibly wireless ISP when available, make sure you have a network drop near an outside wall by an outlet. You don't have a wireless ISP modem stuck in the middle of your house.
Hard wire these TVs.
Why? You have a network connection out here and you are using a HDhomerun. If this is not a smart TV add a device that supports the HDhomerun app.
As always stated on here, drop at least 1 if not 2 Ethernet drops everywhere you have a coax TV drop.
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Master TV and Living TV will be connected via WiFi and have local channels via HD homerun app.
Hard wire these TVs.
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I'll have a separate antenna connected to this TV for local channels.
Why? You have a network connection out here and you are using a HDhomerun. If this is not a smart TV add a device that supports the HDhomerun app.
As always stated on here, drop at least 1 if not 2 Ethernet drops everywhere you have a coax TV drop.
Posted on 7/15/23 at 9:03 am to mchias1
You think the HDhomerun would service a detached building 50-75 ft away from the box? I’ve never used one, so I have no idea about the wireless range of those boxes, or are you saying that I can pickup the main HD HR box via the PtP connection network between the main home and detached building? 10-4 on ethernet wiring the living and master TVs.
Posted on 7/15/23 at 9:27 am to AyyyBaw
Yes the HDhomerun takes an OTA signal and splits it to 2-4 tuners depending on the model then feeds the individual signals over the local network. (I used the Prime in the past). You can watch the HDHomerun on a phone, tablet, or computer with the same TV app.
I recommend setting up a computer for the DVR or buying their own DVR to work with the tuner as well. The DVR will pool as many tuners as you put on your network.
I recommend setting up a computer for the DVR or buying their own DVR to work with the tuner as well. The DVR will pool as many tuners as you put on your network.
This post was edited on 7/15/23 at 9:29 am
Posted on 7/15/23 at 9:36 am to mchias1
Gotcha, appreciate the advice! One less antenna to buy.
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