I hope this is the right forum for my question. I did some searching, but couldn't find my answer.
I'm trying to run CAT6 cables for the first time in an old home. I'm still an amateur when it comes to cabling and networking. From my research, I came across most people suggested running this method:
[CABLE MODEM] > patch cable > [ROUTER] > patch cable > [GIGABIT SWITCH] > patch cable > [PATCH PANEL] > CAT6 solid cable (in-wall) > [KEYSTONE JACK] > patch cable > [NETWORKED DEVICE]
However, I only need to run 2 CAT6 cables from room to room. So I was wondering if I can do away without a patch panel, with the following design:
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3rd Floor: [CABLE MODEM + WIRELESS ROUTER] [COMPUTER]
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patch cable patch cable
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[KEYSTONE JACK] [KEYSTONE JACK]
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CAT6 solid cable (in-wall) CAT6 solid cable (in-wall)
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2nd Floor: [KEYSTONE JACK] |
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[GIGABIT SWITCH] [KEYSTONE JACK]
/ \___________________________|
patch cable
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[XBOX + HDhomerun Prime]
Basically, I've already a modem and wireless router set up on the 3rd floor office. I want to run an in-wall ethernet cable down to the living room on 2nd floor, which will connect to XBOX and HDhomerun from a gigabit switch. I also need my 3rd floor master bedroom HTPC wired, so I want to run another in-wall ethernet cable from the 2nd floor living room gigabit switch to 3rd floor master bedroom.
The reason why I want to do it this way is because I will most likely have to pay extra to have my ISP tech to relocate my modem, and move all the wirings from 3rd floor to the basement. Plus I have no plan on adding any entertainment devices to the basement in the near future, so I don't want to invest in something I won't take advantage of in many years.
Thanks in advance