Home Networking Upgrade - 10Gb Fiber, UPS, CAT6 Gigabit - ULTRA CLEAN NETWORK PANEL SETUP

Get some side cutters for trimming those zip ties flush. Trust me your arms will thank you later

Buy a pair of side cutters, using a wire crimper is a poor choice.

Looks like OM1 fiber which isn’t for 10G?

I missed it, why did you do Power over Coax?

Nothing wrong using cable ties. But the colour of the cable tie make me frustrated 😣 w t F colour is that ???? 😣😣

wtf u need all this crap for tho

Wireless back-up in a metal case???

What kind of antenna do you have?

What's the advantage of the patch panel over say the following: Running 4 runs from a poe router to poe powered mini switches where tv's and computers are hooked up?

For coax terminations you should check the stinger after you strip the boot. Sometimes the metal strands will loop around the stinger causing interference also for the fiber you should look into SM not MM as SM will do up to 100Gbps basically future proofing your network needs

Question, why have the 10g in there? There's no devices connected through that cabinet that needs 10g is there? Could just keep the 10g in the rack, or do you not have structured cable to the rack (aside from that specific fiber)?

I'd like to know what screws you're using.

I'd like to know more about the ar150 and your use for it.

I had to laugh you kept forgetting your cable stripper cut at the back and not the front, glad I,m not the only one😊

I found another source to get used 20TiB SATA drives, but would rather support you, any idea on when you will get your next shipment?

Well crap, was about to purchase 8 more 20TiB SATA drives from you but you are out of stock 😭 I am starting to wonder if this is a plot by you against me so I will not catch you.

This is some really cool content, but I must be honest... wtf is up with this chia bullshit... it doesn't get any clicks, only this kind of video here

What is that AR 150 device?

Whyyyy? I am absolutely against the use of these structured media panels. A STANDARD 19" Rack, while not as space efficient and not as aestetically pleasing, is far superior for many reasons. Even for home use!
1) standard
2) easier to work with, easier to troubleshoot
3) more options available, no vendor lock-in
4) more hardware options, rack mounted router, rack mounted switches, etc.
5) more expandability
6) Ethernet, fibre, and Coax patch panels (though I guess you could just mount a Coax splitter to a blank panel by drilling a few holes or 3D printing one.
Etc. Etc.
Yes, these look nicer, but just are not properly functional.
That SmartThingsIoT hub ideally should be placed much closer to your Z[ed]-wave/Zigbee devices for more reliable wireless signal, at least you knew enough to connect it to Ethernet and not WiFi! (I wish more smart devices like smart switches (anything that are stationary really) would use PoE, MoCA, or Powerline networking instead of wireless (wired is ALWAY superior to wireless whenever mobility is not needed and practical).

Do you have more info about the over the air antenna over coax that you show at the end of the video?

nice job!!! I loved watching you do this project

I'm not upset at the fact that you used zip-ties, more so the fact that you tried to break them off with the tip of the strippers and when that didn't work, you used the cutting part of the tool. The first time you did it, I was like, yeah, that don't work homie, but then you kept doing it and I'm like, c'mon man, surely you learned the first two times... but nope... kept on doing it.

Otherwise, great video!

Nice little setup, you may want a wall mounted rack down the line if you need a bigger switch, etc.

All this and you don't have a 3d printer to make cable guides for that coax?

You are crazy not flush cutting those zip-ties

Looking super clean and ascetic! If you have cable service over the Coax like MoCA or ISP runs over the coax Please don't use those 8 way splitters people or any 3rd party MoCA splitter. If it's truly being used as antenna you're good. If it's a cable service those 8 ways take too much signal off and will screw your service up.
-Cable Tech

You already knew there would be comments about using zip ties over Velcro ties lol 😂 I would have used Velcro ties just for ease of adjustment later. Also, I would have used double sided Velcro tape to mount the Smart Things hub. Other than that, great job 😁

I used 3M Duo Lock to mount things. Very strong and you won't see it.

wrong type of fiber for 10G. need to use aqua or velvet colored OM3 or OM4 fiber. youre using OM2 multimode which is not qualified for 10G+. its like trying to run gigabit on cat3 phone wire. 😒

Flush cutters man... C'mon...

Love the layout. Just wondered why you didn’t put the dust caps on the fibre ends when they were unplugged. It helps keep them clean, especially having seen what you did to the first one after wrapping it around the frame. 😱

Zip ties... Not a mistake, but very "old school." I stopped installing zip ties back over a decade ago. Velcro straps are a better option, as they can be quickly undone and redone several times, without having to throw away and get new.

About the only thing I would have done different, is to get a power strip whose plug oriented correctly, so you didn't need a whole lot of extra cable from the extenders.

I do have to say, you have a very organized setup. I'm somewhat envious. I have a fairly crowded Leviton 32"

It's nice but that spool of fiber feels like wasted space in the network panel. Clean for what it's worth tho.

Finally had time to watch haha, very nice setup!! I might have mounted the fiber switch rotated 180 so the connections come out the bottom though. I actually prefer zipties over velcro where they can be used, especially stiff RG6 runs. The velcro just doesn't hold tight enough. How is the antenna signal with the 1-to-8 splitter? I have a 1-to-4 but purposely bought one with an amp (Channel Master) as I was concerned about signal loss.

So careful with fiber bends until the last bend into the switch...then just close enough. At least at the end of video you gave more slack.

good job, bro. why you not use 19 rack mount case for your cable?

I wonder how well the wireless is going to work in this metal enclosure. Looks metal anyway.

Nice setup!

Not a bad little setup. I would have tried to trim the fiber up a bit. You might be able to 3D Print some more mounts and such for the box to clean it up nicely. Maybe route the coax cable through the left side so you dont have to bend as much. It looks like a great setup. Can't wait to see what you do with the servers

I’m just upset you didn’t use flush trim cutters on the zip ties.

What is this? Talking about not to bend the fibre connection but doing exactly this!
Also why do you put an 4G Backup router in this metal cabinet?
This is really american work... Looks nice, works like dump.

10Gbit fiber for home ??
WTF !??

Hi, great installation!, I looking to do some similar config in my house...
what device do you use at the other side of the Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S+IN MM Fiber networking switch?
Thanks in advance

I 3-D printed a circular fiber coil support frame at my local public library based on a fiber storage tray that I had found the manual and specs for. Built it in Tiny Cad with tabs that snapped on to split mounting posts with an edge on the bottom to lock them in place. They could rotate out to hold the fiber cable on a 4" circular frame with a cross member for mounting. Again, 3M command strips placed it in the cabinet and on the cross brace hold it nice and secure.

I use 3M command strips instead of Velcro. They hold extremely well and can be removed by pulling on their tab until the adhesive releases. I attach one side to the back of the device and the other side to the cabinet. then just press the two together and you're done. The adhesive takes a few minutes to set up, so I usually give the two parts a few minutes till I connect them together. They have a wide variety of attachment fixtures for all sorts of things like large, framed pictures, posters, coax wire and mops and brooms. They are a premium product and priced that way but give a clean appearance without the bondage strapped down look. No drilling and they are rated for a variety of weights up to about 10 lbs. or more. Velcro has an industrial version of the product as well. very stiff posts locking against each other. They are rated for up to 20 lbs. But the Velcro is permanently fixed to the surface. and not removable. You can find them in dollar stores, hardware stores, Walmart, and Amazon. There can be peel-away issues with drywall and painted surfaces if the weight is high. The command strips would have solve4d you are mounting issue on the 4-port Mikrotik switch with no effort..

The cable frame and the fiber switch should swap bits

Drop the zip ties, embrace the Velcro.

Is it ok for the UPS to be placed inside such a small wall box?

I think the end result, visually at least, is pretty neat although those velcro attachments spoil the look a little. But I'm not a fan of these wall systems, I prefer a cabinet and rack mount components.