Looking for advice on setting up new home network

[jcmusic525]

Hi guys, I am currently moving into a new home and I was wondering what is the optimal set up for me to have my ISP install the modem and router. My home set up is downstairs will be the living room with my TV/PS4/Fire TV box that I will be using for streaming videos, occasional gaming. now upstairs toward the opposite end of the downstairs living room is my office where I will be downloading large files quite often, regular web browsing, e-mails, and gaming on my PC. Now I am not sure where I should set up my modem and router so that it would be optimal for the household. I do download a lot of files on my office pc and if I install the modem there would it be too far and away from the living room set up and effect the speed for streaming videos downstairs? Or if I have them install the modem and router in the living room would a router be strong and fast enough to cover my downloading and gaming needs upstairs? Which set up would be optimal? I plan on getting the up to 200Mpbs internet package from TWC.Thank you!

 

[Ralston18]

Do you plan to use any wireless devices? If so, centralizing the wireless router would be a good start (or wireless modem/router if that is the case.)

That said how much flexibility do you have with respect to running ethernet cables throughout your new home. Or is the home already pre-wired with cables inside the walls and ethernet wall jacks in the rooms? If only a single ethernet wall jack you will then need some small hubs or unmanaged switches. Or another router with its DHCP functions disabled.

You must also consider the power requirements in each room: are there enough electrical outlets or will you need an extension power bar?

Google "home network diagrams". You will find many images and diagrams with varying levels of detail and quality. Sketch out a plan for your home and how you envision it being set up.

No need to worry per se about it being a work of art or completely perfect. Need to start somewhere. Post your diagram/plan and any remaining questions or issues of concern to you.

That will provide a clearer understanding of both your requirements and home layout. Then additional suggestions ideas and comments can be made.