Building new house still run network cables?

I still advocate hard-wired systems for the core components (modem to router, security server w/cameras, file/media server and primary PC). All IoT stuff goes on the guest wireless, including the smart TVs.

If you run the cables and install the drops, be sure to consider any potential interference issues (motors and fluorescent lights). If not yourself, call a local cable/network installer. They do this kind of work all the time and are familiar with the standards and requirements.

 

Always easier to run while the walls are open. I have ubiquity and they are good but no replacement for wired. You never know when you will need it.


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yes definitely run them

 

My only caveat is we are going to see some mega jumps in residential technology over the next few years. One example is wireless electricity. Last I heard, they were up to 15 feet and growing. This means it is going to hard to predict the state of the art in say ten years. So if it doesn't cost much, go ahead and pull the cable. Plus leave a dummy cable to pull in some new tech if you need it.

If your builder won't allow it, show him some Benjamins in the form of a change order.

 

Yes but only because it sounds like you intend to install some kind of fancy video/security system.

No reason to bother running throughout the entire house for normal Internet access. Mesh WiFi is where it's at. I've been using Eero for close to a year. I think Google came out with a competitor product recently. No more dead spots anywhere.

 

No, it's still much better to connect the components of your wifi system by Ethernet.

Ethernet points around the house are not as necessary as before, but it's still better to have Ethernet sockets for AV equipment, which usually stays in one place anyway.

Even if you don't want the hassle of running cable, setting up sockets and switches, every house should have a basic Ethernet backbone to run the wifi network.

 

Remember this?

Google is asking the high court to rule on the legality of the company’s past sniffing of unencrypted Wi-Fi traffic in neighborhoods around the country as part of its Street View program. An appeals court last September found that the sniffing may have violated the Wiretap Act.

https://www.wired.com/2014/04/threatlevel_0401_streetview/​

BTW, Google was sniffing ALL traffic but only admit to identifying unencrypted wireless networks. And of course, they aren't the only ones. Also, wireless can be [mostly] secure, but that's a high-maintenance activity.

Sounds odd that the builder won't let you do anything in the house they're building for you. Heavy Union activity in your area?

 

But don't bring beer. I had a doctor once who wanted to be buds with the contractors so he brought a couple cases of beer out on a Friday afternoon. The next Monday I showed him a vacant lot covered in a small hill of beer cans. I asked him, "Would you throw a match into a gas tank? Then don't give beer to the contractors because this is what happens."

 

it's about compliance with regs and local codes, inspections, and fees... outside vendor / installer is not under the control of the GC who is responsible for the project as permitted... shoddy not to code work by an DIY can hold up a project... finance draws and final full funding can be held up and cause things to unravel... allowing things to get ugly... better to use licensed low voltage contractor and other trades until the project is signed off

 

THIS..... is correct..

 

How big is the house?

Ideally you want to run 2 x cat6 cables and 1 coax to each TV. Also run 2" Carlson tubes back to a central equipment location from each TV and from the the wall next to exterior facing doors.

Run a Cat cable to each location you want to put a camera.

Run speaker cable to ceilings you want multi room audio. 14x4 should do unless you are running long runs (>100').

Run cat cables to areas you'll need wifi coverage (access points).

I'll wiring should run back to a single location.

I'm assuming it's a spec home given all the visit constraints and what not? Never heard of things like that in the north east.

Chip-

 

Yes- run them- find out the fastest level of cables and run those- make sure they are made for in wall. I would run a second set also. Ethernet can carry all sorts of things- even (low level) power. Its almost a wonder cable. Therefore run, run run.. You could even run a 3rd set but now thats overkill. I agree with running speaker cable etc. This is the time to do it. A lot will be wifi, but you never know what you will want to do etc. Anywhere you put a power outlet I would probably stick an ethernet cable, unless its completely unsightly. Also see if you can get the new outlets that have USB in them for the locations where you will place your devices- this will save unsightly wall chargers etc.