Urgent help, LAN cabling, multiple PCs..DIY

Party Monger

Party Monger

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Ok, so i need to know how to do lan cabling?

The files should be shared fast.

The wires going out of the square will be going to floor above, and may have one single client.

Structure wil be something like this..



Wiring wil be done by electrician, rest probably i'l have to do:D

Please tell the following

1) the structure, how should i structure the network, im a newbie, do i need to bring separate wires for each client?

2) the hardware required and the probable cost.

3) im thinking of using Number-8 as the server

Tell in detail how to do all this.

Please help quicky:hap2:

And please dont suggest wifi.
 
Party Monger said:
Ok, so i need to know how to do lan cabling?
The files should be shared fast.
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Are your network cards 100Mbps or Gigabit ethernet cards?

Party Monger said:
The wires going out of the square will be going to floor above, and may have one single client.
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All the numbers from 1 to 14 are in the floor above or is 1~11 in the above floor and 12~14 in the downstairs?

Party Monger said:
1) the structure, how should i structure the network, im a newbie, do i need to bring separate wires for each client?
2) the hardware required and the probable cost.
3) im thinking of using Number-8 as the server
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1) As for the structure what do you want? Bus topology, Start topology??
3) In the picture you mention No.3 as Main but u say you would use No.8 as the server. Clarify.

As for the rest of the structure, since you are going the wired way, get a 100Mbps/Gigabit 16 port Switch which would set you back by ~3K and ~7K(not sure though) respectively.

Connect the main server and all clients to the switch and voila you are connected.

As for the cables got for good CAT5 cables. I got no idea as to the cost of the cables.

Hope this helps :hap2:
 
Get a 16 Port Switch, Gigabit or 100mbps depends on your needs will leave that option for you to decide.
Would suggest to go with CAT5e cable, if going for Gigabit for best transfer speed go with CAT6 but it costs a bomb if compared with CAT5e....
Start all cables from where you will be placing the switch and end it where you desire.

Crimp the cable straight and just connect all the start points in the Switch and end points in the PC or any other device...

Let me know if its getting over your head :P
 
For a trouble/ maintenance free setup, I recommend installing IO boxes near the PCs connected to a patch panel near the switch. Use patch cords at both ends. Easier to maintain and troubleshoot in the long run. Unless most of your machines have Gigabit lan integrated, get a 10/100 switch. You can get your local carpenter to prepare a case to house the patch panel+switch (+ maybe your broadband modem later on) in.

I'm assuming there are 14 machines to be connected as per sevensins' post as imageshack is not opening here. Connecting cables directly with crimped connectors might turn out messy and difficult to maintain.
 
Agreed with Naga on patch panel part. Patch Panel = Easy to trouble shoot.

but Naga it is just Home based < 24 Port network. I think he can tag the cable with marker pen so he can easily identify it.

@ Party manger.

Get these things first.

# RJ-45 connectors

# RJ-45 crimping tool

# Category 5 cable

# Switch ( Have you decided on it ? )

# A few zip ties.

Let us know more about your requirement.

what kind of files you are going to share ?

Are you going to connect Broadband and sharing among all Pcs ?

you can look at this Diagram and make the straight cable.

straight-cable.jpg
 
Just remember, if you're considering any decent sized file transfers, wi-fi sucks. Unless if you go N. I average transfers of 7~8 MBPs on Draft N. Still slower than the gigalan I've set up :).
 
Naga said:
Just remember, if you're considering any decent sized file transfers, wi-fi sucks. Unless if you go N. I average transfers of 7~8 MBPs on Draft N. Still slower than the gigalan I've set up :).
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Yeah i know, files shared will be office docs etc..so no biggie..
Needed it to be fast for backing up files on to different comps, gues i'l have to paste and forget and let it finish on its own convenience..:rofl:
 
If it's 14 machines, a regular home router may not work at all for you, specially if you plan on using encryption. I get ~2mbps transfer speed between two clients, but the moment a third client tries to piggyback on to the network, it starts crawling.

To solve this, I use the wired connection on the router for one client (close to the router). This almost doubles the transfer speed, and helps with congestion as well. I would suggest sticking with a wired network for such a large cluster, or at least wired + wireless hybrid.

All the machines that need fast access/large files should be connected over a wired connection (most wireless routers will have 4 x 10/100 or GB ports built-in) and the rest of the machines can use wireless.
 
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