Suggestion for home patch panel

[debaser_]

I want to setup a LAN in my house, but not sure about where to get the best prices on equipment. I know i can find cables, crimp tools etc almost anywhere, but what about a small 4 or 8 port patch panel ?

 

[J]

try www.cyberguys.com

 

[valve1138]

You could also make one with keystone jacks, a two gang faceplate, and a two gang electrical box. Could have up to twelve ports. A single gang setup would be good up to 6 ports.

I used a PVC outdoor style box myself. Has screw holes at each corner to mount it to the wall.

you could also use a couple of surface mount boxes that have 4 keystone jack holes.

 

[JBark]

You could go with the leviton stuff like I did. It's pricey if you buy it retail, but you can find it for 1/3 retail price on ebay.

http://www.thebarricks.com/images/low_volt_cables/07-15-2004/Whole_SMC.jpg
http://www.thebarricks.com/images/low_volt_cables/07-15-2004/SMC_Closup.jpg
http://www.thebarricks.com/images/low_volt_cables/07-15-2004/jack_and_wallplates.jpg

 

[debaser_]

Thanks for the replies. Still not sure what im gonna do, but gives me some things to think about.

 

[nomar]

I did my house with 24 Cat6 ports around the house. I bought a 24-port switch from Newegg, however I'd suggest you look at the Dell switches at Dell.com.

I got 1000' of Cat6 on eBay for about $80 and I got a nice Leviton Patch Panel also on eBay. I also got all of my Keystone Jacks and faceplates on eBay. You can't beat the prices and they were all new stuff.

 

[SSpiro]

I can help as well.. Leviton and OnQ dealer. Engineer and specify residential and commercial installs for a living. Tons of options for you..!