[masraum]

Originally Posted by masraum

4 port switch connected to the cable that comes into the room with the equipment. Then each piece of equipment connects to the other 3 ports of the switch.

You've got to use your imagination with the clipart.

Originally Posted by dad911

I've done it. One cable to the attic, gigabit switch, then runs to the other devices (bedrooms)

If it's easy, run a pvc pipe or flexible conduit. Then you can pull whatever the next standard will be.

Having said that, ran very few wires in our new house/remodel, ran pipes to common areas, and ended up using wireless for almost everything.

We can stream 3-4 devices with no noticeable lag.

Exactly. If you have 3 devices in one room and no plans to add more cabled devices, then a 4 port switch in that room will do. If you want, pick up a switch with 8 ports and you can connect other stuff in the same room if needed.

As Dad911 has, if not all of the devices are in the same room, then you can put the switch where ever it makes the most sense. In the attic, in the room near the main router/modem, whatever

The key is that it needs to be a switch. A hub will look like a switch, but they function differently and reduce your connections to half duplex which isn't good. Switches will maintain a full duplex connection and provide other benefits.