February 2009
Beginner
288 pages
7h 48m
English
You don't need a separate control center for a small network that connects computers in just a few rooms. It's often easier to place the modem and router in one room and run data cables directly to each of the other rooms. You can place the modem and router on your computer table or on a nearby bookshelf.
Leviton and other manufacturers make wall plates that can hold up to six or eight data outlets in the same space as a dual AC outlet. That should be enough for a small network; if you need more, add a second wall plate or replace the first one with a dual-width plate.
When it's time to expand your network, you have two options: You can run new wiring from the original control room to the new location, ...
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