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Home network router question

Hi,

A network question from an analogue brain.

Our internet provider recently transitioned to a system of hardwired modems with various pods ( Plume ) for the routers.  There is one Plume/router which is hardwired to the modem and the rest are plugged into wall outlets.  Unfortunately, the modem is in the built in stereo cabinet- which is less than optimal.  I want to move the modem and "main pod" to another location away from the cabinet. Three questions:

1. Is running an ethernet wire from my streamer/DAC to the main pod equivalent to direct wiring to the old stand alone modem/router?

2.  If I move the modem and main pod; can I run a cable from the main pod to an ethernet port ( to be installed ) in the cabinet and plug in my streamer?  Will this be nearly equivalent to hard wiring into my old modem/router?

Any thoughts?  Please remember when replying that I am an analogue guy trying to navigate the digital world with as little pain as possible.

PS  I don't want to connect via wifi.

Thanks

 

MP

rivinyl

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rivinyl OP
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Thanks for all the comments; all very helpful.

One other question/thought.

I know the modem/router is best located in the "center" of ones home but wonder if anyone has had success with placement in the basement ( with router extenders in the rest of the  home)?  

rivinyl OP
146 posts
 

Yes the only downside, is with my modem in the stereo cabinet the primary Plume node is in very close proximity to the cabinet.  It sits just above the cabinet.  So continuing that set up would seem ripe for EMI interference.

Moving the modem and main pod ( or dumping the pods-modem and replacing it with a standalone modem router without pods ) would seem to permit better isolation.

rivinyl OP
146 posts
 

So a followup question after considering the options.

Heres's the proposed solution:

Place the modem and first hard wired router pod in the basement but mounted up on the wall towards the ceiling.  Hard wire the streamer to the hard wired router in the basement.  Upstairs will add wireless pods to complete the system.

Question: does the Cat 6 ( or higher ) wire from the streamer to the hardwired router pod in the basement affect sound of streamed music?  Similarly does the wire from the modem to the hard wired pod matter?  If so do they have equal impact?

Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving

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