Where We Recommend Installing Network Jacks
Choosing where to install network jacks determines how useful your wired network will be for years to come. Here are the locations that deliver the most value for homeowners.
Home Office: The Number One Priority
If you work from home even part of the time, the home office is the single most important location for a network jack. Video calls, file uploads, VPN connections, and cloud-based applications all perform better and more reliably on a wired connection. A WiFi dropout during a client presentation or an important Zoom meeting is more than annoying; it is unprofessional. Install the jack behind or beside the desk, at standard outlet height, so a short patch cable reaches your computer. If you use a docking station, place the jack near the dock rather than the monitor. For households with two people working from home, consider separate jacks in each workspace. Running two cables during installation is significantly cheaper than coming back later to add a second run. Check out the home office network wiring guide for more detailed planning tips.
Living Room and Entertainment Center
The living room is where most homeowners have their primary TV, streaming devices, and often a gaming console. All of these devices benefit from wired connections. A network jack behind the TV or entertainment center keeps things clean and provides a dedicated connection for streaming 4K content without buffering. If you are mounting a TV on the wall, your technician can install the network jack in the same location as the power outlet and HDMI connections behind the TV. This creates a single, clean connection point that is completely hidden. For home network wiring , a wired connection to the AV receiver or streaming device ensures reliable playback of high-bitrate content that WiFi can sometimes struggle with.
Bedrooms and Secondary Spaces
The primary bedroom is worth wiring if you have a mounted TV or use the room for any work tasks. Secondary bedrooms are worth considering if they might become a home office, workout room with a streaming display, or a kid's gaming room. Guest bedrooms are usually lower priority, but running a cable during the initial installation adds minimal cost. Place jacks near where a desk or TV would logically go. For bedrooms in Littleton and Englewood homes, the wall opposite the door or adjacent to the closet wall often works best since those walls typically have accessible pathways through the attic or basement.
Basement and Bonus Rooms
Finished basements in homes frequently serve as entertainment spaces, home gyms, or secondary living areas. A network jack in the basement is often one of the easiest to install since cables can run directly along basement ceiling joists. If you have a basement media setup with a TV, gaming console, or streaming device, a wired connection eliminates the weak WiFi signal that basements often suffer from. Bonus rooms above garages are another spot where WiFi tends to struggle due to the distance from the router and the construction materials between. A wired connection to these spaces solves the problem permanently.
Planning Your Network Jack Layout
The best approach is to think about where you use bandwidth-heavy devices today and where you might use them in the next five to ten years. TV Solutions helps homeowners plan network jack placement that makes sense for current needs and future growth. Your technician will assess cable routes, recommend jack locations, and provide exact pricing before any work begins. Book your network wiring consultation online and take the first step toward a faster, more reliable home network. We serve homeowners in Broomfield , Greenwood Village , and across the entire service area.