I'm going to network our house next month and was wondering if anyone who has done this has any recommendations for sockets/faceplates (or indeed general dos and don't). I say 'I'm going to' but what I actually mean is that I'm paying a sparky to run CAT6 through and I'll install/wire/test the sockets.

It will comprise of a 4 port (drywall) feed from near the router going to a 2 ports feed (surface mount) and two x single port feeds (one surface mount , one drywall) elsewhere. I'm thinking the keystone type of socket will better than those that take a conventional RJ45 socket as input due to lack of depth (particularly for the 4 port one) and also requiring one less connection between wires.

Google chucks up the following possible brands/suppliers

Kenable

Cablemonkey

Screwfix stuff

Penny for your thoughts.

FWIW I've used Kenable a lot - they're reliable and very reasonable.

That will do for me as a recommendation, duly ordered. Thank-you.

Sparky is booked in for the start of next month and I can't believe how much I'm looking forward to getting this done, I should probably get out more. Next job, get some form of decent broadband connection but unfortunately that is out of my direct control.

I would suggest Cat 7 rather than 6 as the price is very similar to Cat 6 but more future proof. cat 7

I have discovered that Ubuiqiti Unifi Router/Security gateway, Switches, WiFi Access Points are robust, work well and I would highly recommend.

I did look initially look to use CAT7 but there's just as many reasons not to bother in a home install unless there's patch panels or the like involved as the terminations. On balance for our needs CAT6 is fine.

Yes, Ubiquiti stuff is good.

Like, what exactly does this mean lol

Oooh, it feels like ages since I got use one of these.

Joking aside, the instructables link pretty much explains it.