Fixing my AWFUL Home Networking! (2.5gb & 10gb Upgrade)

[@NurmYokai]

Instead of hand written "cable labels" consider using a "Label Maker." Using an eight year old Brother PT90, for example; there are cheaper or 'better' ones. No smeared ink, easy to create and remove, easy to repeat print. Easier to read too.

[@BrendonAaron]

I haven't personally used one, but they sell heat shrink cable labels for label makers which I might end up using when I redo my cable runs.

[@MattKasdorf]

I like to use those little plastic clips that hold the bread loaf, buns, etc. bags closed.

[@BretHall]

"Of course it was the last cable tested" I say this a lot when I find things, then I'm always reminded of Bill Engvall: "Of course it's in the last place you looked. You wouldn't keep looking for it after you found it"

[@Channel-tm8ud]

You might consider start looking by the last one next time.

[@iPodgeek44]

Good video ! Quick tip, check how you want to mount the router before drilling a hole in your wall next time, the cables could have come directly on the ports instead of under the router

[@ArttuKuikka]

you might be able to use POE adapters with regular DC barrel jacks at both ends for your modem, and just power that with the ups

[@pcislocked]

those passive poe adapters may limit the ethernet to 100mbps

[@RobertLaneTech]

It looks like a fiber termination/modem, it may support POE built in. My provider's does, and they leave it outside in a utility box. The modem they gave me back feeds, but when I used my own router I just had to put a tp-link adapter in. Still had full speed

[@BenCos2018]

​@@pcislocked it depends I have a few that are gigabit running some pi stuff atm

[@pcislocked]

@@BenCos2018 yeah. to be more specific, I meant those cheap amazon adapters with ethernet input, that gives ethernet output and a barrel jack output/input (sold as 2 pack, one with each), which are essentially reusing 4 of the conductors for power delivery, while using other two pairs for the 100m eth.

[@BenCos2018]

@@pcislocked ah

[@NeptuneSega]

You can move that company router anywhere, just get someone to pull or extend that fiber cable if you don't want to do it yourself

[@nakamag-trader3319]

pretty much simple and will clear the issue.

[@___aZa___]

In theory, you could move your modem into the closet, by "extending" our ISPs fibre house connection with a new fibre that you run from the closet to the house-port. Fibre cables are fairly cheap and you have everything in one spot

[@nakamag-trader3319]

yes, that is correct. :D hahah.

[@joshanderson4658]

Im in the process of moving and my abomination of a network setup needs to be redone. So glad this came as a recommendation. Have a similar network enclosure in my apartment so I will be following this process! Thank you!!

[@Millmantv]

Keep going with all this and other content. The big guys don't really make realistic changes so your content hits the right spot. I enjoy all your videos because its the stuff I do at home.

[@yourpcmd]

Good luck with that CyberPower UPS. We've had so many issues with CyberPower just dying well within a year that we cut them from our vendor list, no longer stock/resale them, and went with APC.

[@larrydysondev]

meanwhile ive personally been using them since the mid 90's.... one persons negative experience doenst equal a bad product for everyone.

[@yourpcmd]

@@larrydysondev you are correct and I agree with you. But I'm not a single person, but a reseller, and we've had a couple dozen just up and die within a year because of faulty batteries. The APCs we sell have had only one go bad and that was the customer's fault for doing a dead short.

[@gabegardner6502]

@@larrydysondev I agree with @yourpcmd. I don't trust the CyberPower USP either. Before I switched to APC like he did, I went through at least two in a year because the CyberPower USP have bad batteries. They also have bad delay times to where it took for ever for the battery to kick in when the power went out. The didn't switch to battery immediately like they were supposed to.

[@zgames9400]

@@yourpcmd I'm going to add that, in my personal experience, I've noticed that they're just crap UPSs in general. The self tests are useless for indicating battery life and the units themselves often go haywire whenever the batteries fail. I say this as another person that has been using Cyberpower since the 90s.

[@yourpcmd]

@@zgames9400 agreed.

[@DozIT]

You can get 12v battery backups, they are tiny - picture USB power bank. Assuming your modem uses a 12v barrel connector it’ll work perfectly for your needs. I’ve used them in the past to power LTE modems as a secondary connection.

[@Rad-Tech2020]

You use them instead of a full blown UPS? How long do they last?

[@DozIT]

@@Rad-Tech2020 I’ve had one deployed for 8 years, still keeps the modem on when the power goes out. Not sure about runtime, but all we need is 40s for the generator to kick on.

[@Reventor666]

To move the modem, you can run an optical patch cord to the cabinet, and connect the current connection to the optical connection socket, if this is a GPON connection from the provider.

[@nikkosz99]

Well as of the modem, there's an optic fiber connection, you can try to see on the back if you can unplug it. If yes, get your self an adapter (with respective end color, in poland for SM fibers it's either green or blue and it means something ;) ) and a optic fiber patch cable with respective color ends, then just run it like you runned the cable from the modem to the enclosure you showed in the vid. With that you can move your modem to the desired place, but remember do not bend the optic fiber cable/patchcord too much no 90° bends etc. If you need to bend it. Do it with radius bends and do not pinch it. With that said. That's one of the ways to get that done.

[@TheMchip]

you can try to power up the fiber modem using POE injectors ... one on each side ... one to power in (in thewall netwoork closet) and one to power out (modem) ... to use the UPS

[@mobas07]

It's not really relevant to this video but do you ever plan on revisiting the handheld PC you did a few years back?

[@TechByMattB]

Probably sometime in 2025, but it would be a completely new project/hardware. Single board computers have come a long way in the past couple of years. I have a few big modding projects in the planning phase right now, they just are very time and resource intensive.

[@Traveling_Texas_in_a_Tesla]

Yeah, I hate it when builders put these "media cabinets" in a house! Ideally, they need to run everything to one location, and then include a rack cabinet. The rack cabinet should include a patch panel where all of the wall outlets go back to, as well as enough room to run any rack equipment, such as routers, etc. Those media cabinets do not give you any room to work in.

[@songsan807]

I have the same TP Link router as yours for over a year and it work out well. I had to upgrade all my CAT 5e and 6 to CAT 8 because I didn't want any cable as the bottleneck and it was not that much more difference in the cost and save me the hassle in the future. My laptops and iPads uses the wifi and that router's 6 antennas worked very well.

[@InfinitismYT]

Hey Matt! I am planning on doing the same thing to my new home. Thinking long term my wife and I have decided that a patch panel and proper labeling would be more asthetically pleasing and a key feature when trying to sell the house in the future as it would help and interest future homeowners to have a CAT6 properly labelled wired home.

[@cdoublejj]

for a dink box as most of those in walls are, that legrand actually has some room to work in! i bought a 10" rack for my last project but, this also gets my mint thinking. could even use this in conjunction with a mini rack, just coax splitters and POTS and ethernet patching etc etc.

[@yoveshvishay4575]

I would suggest you to use a cable tracer instead of a cable tester. for example the Noyafa NF-8209 for the same price as the cable tester. It is better if you have multiple ethernet cable which are not yet terminated.

[@stephfredhall6032]

The Noyafa is $50+ -- his tester was $10

[@joao.sampaio]

it got great. Btw, you should ask your Internet provider to reenistal the modem on the loundry room. They just have to put a new cable, its very simple. That way you have everyhing on the same place, connected to the same UPS.

[@koinkeepers9378]

The installers always try to get out of doing actual work, and Never want to go into the attic to run cable....

[@whateverslutmonkey]

@@koinkeepers9378 He said Spectrum and I knew they put it in the garage because they are lazy.

[@familiefossa2622]

Check the run of your Cable/Cat6 connection if it is loose all the way and use one of them to pull a cord through. Then use the cord to pull a pre terminated fiber to your closet. From what you showed in the video I think you are handy enough to do it your self! 😊

[@SoberAddiction]

Networking is fun. If you get anything over 1Gb WAN you're probably going to have to make your own router to get to full speed. I set mine up with 2Gb WAN going to a server running Proxmox and pfSense for routing. That has 10Gb in and SFP+ DAC to a managed 5 port 2.5 Gb switch and that feeds a 24 port unmanged 1 Gb switch. Now that I've got it working, I'm afraid to touch it. 😂

[@jarman365]

For the anchors to activate: Make sure the screws go all the way in tight to expand the anchors in place, then set the screws to the correct mounting point

[@TechOverwrite]

Great video, I'm currently stuck on 1Gbps networking but plan to go up to 10Gbps in some areas (especially because I'm soon going to build a separate 10Gbps video content NAS that a few devices will connect to). Your upgrade did great, and going for a 2.5Gbps device to save on cost makes sense for sure.

[@craigsmestad6952]

Nice job, Matt... Neat and clean!

[@markkoops2611]

Good video. Was thinking, if you don't want to move the server, could you add another pass through under the cabinet?

[@johnnybravo805]

Your ISP most likely left your modem in the garage because the fiber drop is right on the outside of your garage. I am a technician and we don’t run fiber or even carry fiber with us. We just have to put the modem where ever the fiber reaches. There was most likely no conduit from the house box to your smart panel so that’s why it wasn’t pulled to the smart panel initially. Great setup!

[@vincecatapano9020]

Wait you don't carry any fiber for installs? We would wrap entire houses with fiber from the fiber drop to where we placed the ONT. Wow your company really doesn't want you to do work.

[@storyinmemo]

If you have it in you to pull some wire through a wall, I'd suggest running a length of fiber to the garage, coupling it to the jack there, and then moving the modem to sit with the rest of your network equipment.

[@giuseppezaza6985]

good work and improvement! Tie wraps are always the best solution to fix something! 🤣🤣😉

[@Frog3136]

Make use of that COAX and put in some MOCA Adapters. Kits have come down in price a lot while the shared speed has gone to 2.5gig+

[@ioannis69k]

One of the parameters to take into consideration when selecting UPS devices is how feasible is to replace the battery. I proactively replace the ones I got every 3 years.

[@frankwarmsley3204]

I would invest in some of the short power cable extenders, I hate how that brick covers up some of the power plugs. and if they actually have the plug turned 90 degrees, it can cause the door not to close. The extensions are basically 4-6 inch pigtails that allow you to extend the plug so you do not block any of the other plugs.

[@etorvinen]

Get a keystone patch panel then get the keystone rj45 to rj45 blocks one for each cable

[@krismasker5825]

Just use a bolt and 2 nuts to mount your equipment. The 2 nuts pinch down on the bracket and then you can use the mounting holes on the bolt head. Looks cleaner and you don't have the eventual zip tie replacement.

[@ruiisaactan]

i can see that youre using fiber internet, you could consider using fibre cable couplers to run an extra wire from your spectrum fibre drop under your desk to your network cabinet. this would allow you to move your modem into the cabinet saving the money for another ups

[@jamess1787]

Need sunscreen for those 10Gbps SPF ports 😉

[@barhomt]

100%, and no one else noticed

[@jamess1787]

@@barhomt Only the select few of us know. When you know, you know.

[@zbeuzbeu5688]

@@jamess1787 had to rewind to make sure i heard correctly lol

[@ajnstajn100]

you could have mounter your router on the panels door somewhere above and thry the door in the equipment and use that cable hole thingy below for your server stuff

[@andrewmcewan9145]

I'd try to use poe (power over ethernet) to power the modem from your main ups.

[@TechByMattB]

Hmmm, I didn't even know that was an option. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@andrewmcewan9145]

@@TechByMattB the gear may be more expensive as you have to inject and extract while keeping full gb for your plan. But various different type of poe from hacky 100mb solutions to legitimate things exzist.

[@ArttuKuikka]

you might be able to use poe adapters with regular DC connectors on both ends for your modem

[@congo1981]

Just want to know why Spectrum told you it has to be in the garage when you have good coaxial cables in the setup. If its fiber then I understand.

[@spacegames2594]

Really helpful video thanks

[@ChrisThompsonthetechguy]

And while using a label maker for the whole name is okay. I've often found myself numbering each cable and then having a laminated sheet that you put in there with clipboard or however you would like where you can go on the computer type up document showing which number is what and that is what you laminate and put in there if it's ever needed to be changed quick to do.

[@MartesWigglesworth]

@TechByMatt I believe that you may want to check out the industrial velcro strips by 3M. I use them for the exact same ups in my enclosure to secure it to the back of the box. (I have full metal Brennham boxes but it should also work well with the Leviton and Legrand attachment accessories you have already purchased.

[@BigggRoss]

3m makes some good double sided tape made for keeping accessories on vehicles, it would work better than cable ties to hold on the brackets..

[@gunmetalgrey7103]

Looks really clean man 🤤

[@rcald-gz5jd]

*Matt* This video was excellent. Please consider making more networking videos.

[@Vik00300]

Maybe a Capacitor on 12V before the modem would be enough to smooth out the power.

[@chrisharrison7953]

If I'm not mistaken that modem has built in battery backup already.

[@TAPS147]

great video! Was a place that already had cables run something you were actively looking for?

[@StanisawSwierczynski]

you don't need additional ups. Use 2 x MikroTik RBGPOE 10/100/1000Mbps PoE Injector to transfer power from the ups to your isp router

[@bennetfox]

I would suggest pulling a new coax cable from where your modem is to your box and just move the modem to the box. Use a coupleer to connect the two cables together.

[@ZippyDooDa435]

It’s a fiber ONT, you can see the yellow single mode fiber going into it.

[@sherrilltechnology]

Not half bad I need to get me one of those 2.5GB switches!!

[@danarredondo]

Great work Matt!

[@suntoryjim]

Nice video, but I think you may have missed an opportunity here to future-proof your network setup by going with a managed switch instead of unmanaged. As your networking skills progress, you may find yourself wanting to replace your WiFi router with OPNsense/PFSense and segregating your network traffic.

[@aurvaroy6670]

Well it's gonna be very easy to replace that switch and router by the way he installed them

[@banepigeon]

That UPS, watch out keeping it in such a small enclosed space specially running an entire computer off it.

[@thanoswasright626]

What are these home networking cabinet called? I'm trying to find one for the UK but had no luck

[@404invalid-user]

So wish I had drywall to put one of these cabinets in. I would have had the pass though plate at the top where the cables plug-in also wow that sucks where the switch and ups have not mounting on the back

[@Talk2Giuseppe]

Looks great! Good job!

[@erictrauman2879]

awesome. i use a apc 350v from best buy for my modem and router. it gives about 10 mins of up time.

[@jeremygilbert3099]

Hey man, I just bought this.. is there a “minimum” height from the ground this has to be mounted? Thank you

[@JaymesonLaudon]

You should try to build a Macintosh plus or SE sleeper build.

[@mvalle6072]

Very good and clean job. Nice😊

[@vincecatapano9020]

So they ran the fiber drop to the ONT in the garage and then ran a random ass ethernet cable to the distribution cabinet? Could they not place an FST at the fiber drop location and then run fiber to the cabinet location? Or was this just the tech not wanting to do quality work? When I was tech we carried 200-500ft aerial fiber drops. We would use those to wrap houses to the correct location for an ONT.

[@geesharp6637]

Nice video. Network upgrade for the normal user.

[@MotFPS]

SPF? Your switches have sunblock?

[@cdoublejj]

i would not have removed the equipment, at most i'd have covered with something maybe tape a plastic sheet to the inside of the box but, likley done just like you and used my electric computer duster after.

[@ethanlawrence8132]

You could reuse your coaxial cables to relocate your modem to your cabinet. Also long as it's the right type of coaxial cable and it's hooked up to the main cable line your modem will start up like normal. I would speed tests before and after and make sure you don't have dropped packets. Why buy another ups if you have one already. Your modem settings should show if it has any communication issues. If you have spectrum check your app and make sure spectrum mobile isn't on it severely hurts Network performance and they don't tell people it's on in the app under advanced settings.

[@BenCos2018]

That modem seems to be fibre though so wouldn't work with that Still a good idea though

[@jeffmiller1140]

Well done! Subscribed!

[@shizuxo]

it almost went "hello everyone this is YOUR daily dose of internet"

[@lifoy]

Hey, for the USV for your modem maybe APC Back-UPS Connect CP12142LI is for US Market and not so Cheap, i live in germany and head a Eaton S3 Mini but only for Europe and UK available arroubd 50€, the same Type APC Back-UPS Connect 12V CP12036LI have one also for Europe arround 60€ not us sadley .

[@MikeNguyen-o6w]

I'd suggest moving the AP somewhere near the middle of your house

[@romanrm1]

I suggest to remove the plastic peel from the router's antennas.

[@itznolimitz]

Lol how much UV protection does SPF + give?

[@dannydrew4706]

nice setup.

[@tuobraun]

Great video, thank you!

[@SimanSlivar]

Could also get a small thin PC and install OPNSense on it.

[@benchy5769]

you dont need another UPS, you need a PoE injector and a spliter,

[@asusame50]

Great video!

[@GunniBusch1]

You don’t want to see my old setup. In comparison is your old setup beautiful.

[@PerpetualInfidel]

Why would you place you Wi-Fi router in the laundry closet? It should be in more central location of your home if one is enough to cover your whole abode or have 2 of them...

[@Traveling_Texas_in_a_Tesla]

Spectrum lied to you, as the modem can go anywhere!

[@sd1rager]

I wish my house was wired with Ethernet. My setup is just my isp modem to a mesh router with 2 extra nodes, it leaves a lot to be desired.

[@sageosaka]

this was a fun video, i hope for more like this :)

[@MrTomo89]

confused you have 1gb into the router then feeding a 2.5gb switch from a 1gb source you need a 2.5gb port on the router

[@gabegardner6502]

I was thinking the same thing. Or he could have ran the internet directly into the switch and ran an ethernet cable from the switch to the wireless router.

[@tomrgaming5984]

I think he only uses the 2.5gb/10gb speeds internally for his nas/storage server. So it's fine as that traffic doesn't need to go trough the router, Only internet. And his internet speed isn't greater then 1gb anyway.

[@Hammm]

This might have been the most painful network upgrade I have ever watched to be completely honest. More reliable? Probably. You’re not going to be benefiting at all by that switch assuming you haven’t upgraded any Nics on your end devices. A $25 switch was probably more up your alley.

[@kouros0]

Lamtech MINI DC UPS seem fine to me

[@jamb312]

Your ISP is just being lazy, which is sad, but if you want to fix it for real, run some single-mode fiber and coupler to get your modem into your network closet. However, many others suggest Poe adapters are a great way to extend power through networking.

[@omkartanpure270]

Where is the mini pc from thumbnail

[@dvdr866]

Thought this guy was daily dose of internet at the beginning

[@Techlifeandmore]

Switch the Tp-Link router out for a more configurable one like Asus

[@M0nkNZL]

Eaton 3s Mini will work for your router

[@spinosaurr]

Take the plastic wraps off from the routers antenna !

[@aestheticericrise2504]

You should try a mesh wifi

[@BrianLowHonolulu]

You used to pass through for your wireless why don't you use a pass-through for the cables down below for your storage system

[@Phantom210]

btw I think the spectrum Modem location reason is complete BS. mine is in family room next to Tv which is at the back of the house. I have spectrum and location I dont think matters as long as it has the same connection point

[@jessebowser]

Your ISP absolutely could have ran your drop anywhere. They just aren't paid enough to care to do it.

[@GAZZA55]

have you got an outlet in the toilet as well.

[@jayt-ph1xd]

Those 10gb ports might just be for uplink.

[@gamergamer2990]

i like it i hope you do more networking video

[@wojtek-33]

Spectrum is lying to you and being lazy. The modem can go anywhere there is coax. Setup looks good though.

[@nolan_hill]

They have fiber

[@wojtek-33]

@@nolan_hill Yeah I missed that, but still, the modem can go anywhere. Just need to run a fiber cable to his network closet.

[@davk]

11:02 - 850Mp UP while 400Mbp Down are not normal 😂

[@blidge8282]

Reorient your Wi-Fi aerials. Most of the signal is sent/received on the long axis, and there is no significant benefit to having them all pointing in the same direction