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[@BJizzel21]

I’m just a nerd that loves IT but hates doing it. So watching this video was very therapeutic for me.

[@user-tq5dl5lk5n]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CLEAR EXPLAINATION

[@Gleam1979]

Great video! Getting inspiration to finally clean up my wall cabinet :)

[@flavihok]

Amazing video! Do you have any vid about how to config the mesh? I use my ISP's web interface to manage my connections but meshing seems like a scary step for me

[@jefflynn333]

FYI, rg-320 gateway vents heat out of the top. I install these for a living and there is a plastic shelf made for it to set correctly. Also the status light on the front cannot easily be seen that way. It lets you know easily if you have a service outage.

[@CaptainWheeler]

Do you need to let the service provider your setting up the home like this or can you do as he did and be done with it plug and play?

[@staytongordon8416]

@@CaptainWheeler You need to let your service provider know. For ATT which is the ISP in this video, the Fiber line is actually encrypted and assigned to his account. So if he were to plug that device in at someone else's house it wouldn't work because it would see that its not connected to the right feed. I was a ATT tech from 2018 to 2020 in Houston Tx and I installed hundreds if not thousands of these Modems on fiber networks.

[@staytongordon8416]

Nice job organizing the data cabinet, I always struggle to organize these myself. Where did you find the shelf? Also a thought I had, In the room you showed with the switch. Wouldn't you get the best signal and speeds if you were to bring the cord from the wall into the TP link node and then come out of the node into the switch? In my head that would mean your node still gets access to the signal from the split 5gb port on you modem. I am not 100% sure it would make a difference though.

[@garymbushsr.7723]

Nice setup. Does the switch have PoE capability? Definitely an added bonus if it does.

[@LawrenceKaneshiro]

If that is an unmanaged switch, good bet there is no PoE. It is not one of the more expensive switches. JustSaying.

[@Desyphe]

Hey man, I work for AT&T and I would recommend having a technician come out and run a direct fiber line into your BGW320. It's better for you to have direct fiber into your RG vs CAT5e. You can schedule a technician to come out through the Smart Home Manager app.

[@stedly]

What type of SFP connector, LC or SC, are we running a SMF 1310nm jumper from the street?

[@Desyphe]

@@stedly Every neighborhood is different. If the max speeds you can get are 1000 than it’s either a yellow SFP (alt optic) or a green sfp (GPON). If you have up to 5000 speeds available than you’re on XGS Pon.

[@chrism3862]

Great video! Where did you get the shelf that you placed the modem on?

[@jefflynn333]

Contact customer service and see if they can send you a BGW-320 plastic shelf

[@josephconsuegra6420]

Place the wifi on the shelf. A hardware firewall would be nice.

[@KoolCreation]

Great video nice setup!

[@BengLang84]

Nice! Would this be advisable if you are living in an apartment and you play online games? Thank you! 🙏🏻😊❤️

[@imdarkjedi]

question regarding the network switch. I don't want to drill any holes in the wall (1st flr/ 2nd flr) to run the cat 5 cables. Can I use 2 8-port switches and run a single cable from router to 1st switch and another cable from 1st to 2nd switch?

[@IHunger4Battle1]

The ATT gateway has a gyroscope built in and will fail your quality check if it isn't right-side up. Just a tip. Great vid!

[@Charlie-Tech-Support]

Wait Really? That's insane. haha Telstra doesn't do that over here.... (i think) You'd be surprised, the newer telstra modem / router combos are actually really nice, and they do a good job of everything all together. I did however do a similar approach that Steve has gone for. (Unifi Express Modem > TP-Link1GB Switch > Unifi U6Lite x2)

[@richellebrittain2127]

He MAY be able to do without that AT&T "gateway", which is actually acting as a pure router (though he says he disabled DHCP on it, presumably to avoid "double NAT" issues with multiple routers in the home network, though I wonder how his security system is working that way when plugged directly into the gateway). His incoming Internet "Feed" signal is actually an Ethernet cable coming from an optical network terminal (ONT) elsewhere in the house & plugged into the gateway's ONT jack; in a fiber network the ONT acts as the "modem". AT&T may have some network restrictions that require him to use their gateway; my fiber ISP doesn't, so I recently replaced my ISP router with a Deco BE63 being fed directly from my ONT.

[@Muriz26]

I honestly think that this is not for beginners. A couple of reasons... Mesh is considered layer 3. The best solution for a beginner would probably be a router/ gateway with unmanaged switch. You have too many devices connected. Mesh would only be a good solution if your house is like 5,000 sq or something. My house is 1450 and with one Netgear ac1750 covers the entire house. I would separate home networks setup based on needs and coverages. And if you are talking about security... A router like a TP link archer c7 can be enabled for openvpn.

[@ProtectiveDadPranks]

How THIS is a great idea for a video!

[@jamesbond-ug3kg]

Would you ever replace your wall cabinet with the Dream Wall by Ubiquiti?

[@andrewgibbs5096]

I have seen this exact video before!

[@abc123fhdi]

it's an update to that video though it looks like it's pretty much the same setup as before. Or it's possible it's a reupload.

[@blakeds1]

Where can I buy the shelf???? I have AT&T and they gave me that same equipment, and I would love to have that setup if I knew where to buy that little shelf.

[@jefflynn333]

Contact customer service and see if they can send you a BGW-320 plastic shelf

[@imdarkjedi]

Also, what's the difference between TP-Link TL-SG116E and TL-SG116? I'm looking for a simple plug in play. Nothing that requires a complicated setup.

[@CrazyGadgetGuy]

I having issues with my deco mesh system. It keeps kicking certain pcs and iPads off the Wi-Fi and then I have to reboot the deco in order to reconnect

[@orestesdd]

Do you have a video showing how to install the internet cabinet? I'm about to buy a new home which will be wired with ethernet, but I don't believe the construction company will install such a beautiful internet cabinet-panel for me. My new home is under construction and it will be completed by June first 2024. Thank you for this video.

[@SteveDOES]

Sorry, i don't. Mine was installed by the builder.

[@PeterHonig.]

I have a few suggestion (this is not a criticism): The Synology DS923+ supports LAGs (link aggregation groups), so I am surprised that you chose not to make us of it, as it gives you fail-over and traffic load balancing. Also, there is nothing wrong with connecting two switches, as it is done all the time when you have dual-homing. Combined with LAGs and Spanning Trees, you can create a very robust fault-tolerant network topology. Lastly, if at all possible, it is best to have all RJ-45 ports facing downward to keep out any debris that might fall from above (and it will). I does not take much to bend the fine prongs inside the jack.

[@ScottMicale]

Are you positive that if you connect a switch to a switch that the 1GB from switch A to switch B shares the bandwidth between all ports on Switch B? I think you are thinking of how older hubs worked and switches are different.

[@richardfarr1966]

He has no idea

[@richellebrittain2127]

He explained it correctly. Though switches don't "share" in the same way hubs used to (i.e., all the data flowed thru every cable in the hub), still if you have multiple devices using the same Ethernet link in a network at the same time they cannot together consume more than 100% of that link's total bandwidth. That's true of multiple links in this network -- ONT to gateway (he didn't notice his fiber ONT elsewhere inside or outside the house), gateway to main Deco, main Deco to switch A, switch A to switch B, and even switch B to satellite Deco. The way to manage that is don't plug in anything downstream from the weakest link in the chain that's faster than that link; avoiding just such a potential issue is a major reason I chose a Deco BE63 mesh (all 2.5GbE ports) over this guy's Deco XE75 Pro (only one 2.5GbE port per node).

[@eldkir]

How do you get your whole house wired?

[@MrPir84free]

You can wire it yourself, but it can certainly be a fair amount of work. You can also pay someone else to wire it for you. Paying someone tends to be pricey. The best time to wire a house is when the house is being bult. Short of that, most people just resort to using wifi in homes without WiFi. Buying some brands of Mesh WiFi also come with wired ports, so you can connect wired devices to the remote mesh wifi nodes. If you are renting a home or apartment, getting it wired is often not an option. Mesh Wifi + nodes tend to be a more expensive option, but it's an alternative to wiring the entire house. There used to be a thing called a wireless desktop switch, or network extender that provides remote wired network connections over WiFi. My 1 floor slab mounted home is almost impossible to wire, after the fact, because it's mounted on a slab; wires can be routed up and into the attic, but it certainly would not be ideal. Wifi remains the best solution, and with WiFi solutions getting faster every few years, well, wired is not all that it's cracked up to be. Future proof your investments when you purchase by buying WiFi 7 although there are few devices using the standard. Wifi 6/6E is a crapshoot, but can provide nearly the same speeds as gigabit wired network does, provided you don't have a lot of devices on the WiFi. Depending upon your devices, and your router/access point, there are channel bandwidth options, where the bigger number often wins; like 40/80/160 mhz channel bandwidth. With my Wifi 6E access point, my speed is still limited to the bandwidth from the ISP, specifically about 940 Mbps download and 60 Mbps up. Faster wifi will do nothing to speed up internet access in my case, but it can make using internal devices like a NAS faster. Is it worth the effort ? Likely not. Many devices in use nowadays tend to almost always be on WiFi, like laptops, tablets and phones. A wired network is often not the only consideration.

[@stedly]

Now do a speedtest wired vs wireless. You will see those tplinks are faster on the wifi 6e connection than the hardwired.

[@user-kr5hv3nx2y]

Can I connect a switch in the number 4 port and connect other PCs to the switch?

[@SteveDOES]

Yes.

[@BallroomMusic]

Thank you Steve for the video. I do have a question regarding solving the switch to switch connection issue. If I would get a mesh network system that has more ethernet ports, I could connect in my other room away from the base node the cable from the wall into the node and then connect the ethernet cables for my PC, PS and Apple TV straight into the node? Would that solve the issue of splitting the speed?

[@JUST_GUNZ4881]

Question hypothetically could I connect multiple switches to my router instead of daisy chaining switches together

[@MaximumTechnologies]

yes! I would recommend it over the daisy chain method. Say you have a computer, a printer and a gaming console in one room and the same setup in a room on the other end of the house. Run an ethernet cable to each, attach a switch and port each device off the switch. (explanation for anyone not sure of the meaning of the question)

[@JUST_GUNZ4881]

@MaximumTechnologies should I be worried about a separate fiber bonding feed from switch to switch? Would that increase bandwidth?

[@MaximumTechnologies]

@@JUST_GUNZ4881 I'm not sure I understand the question. There would be no increase in bandwidth. With the daisy chain method there is likely a decrease in bandwidth with typical home networking equipment.

[@JUST_GUNZ4881]

@MaximumTechnologies so like say I'm connecting the 4 ports of the router to 4 different switches should I use a fiber connection to connect the switches together or would that be just over doing it?

[@Linda-jo8ys]

What is the SFP port for in the modem cable at 2:22

[@stevenlira6357]

That model of router is actually meant to be fed direct fiber via sfp connection. The set here is an older set up. When upgrading to 2.5 or 5 gig, it will require fiber line ran from the exterior to the router.

[@jefflynn333]

sfp port is for direct fiber connection. Evidently installer has him on separate ONT

[@jonathanschwartz8]

So many questions. You set up the network closet but have NAS and mesh sitting outside of it? Is it time to upgrade to a rack?

[@thefunhouse8545]

I have one question. How do I disable the router in my all in one modem and router from my carrier so I can use the mesh system?

[@Marcel.Miranda]

I suggest using it as a bridge, there should be a “bridge mode option” I suggest using a rj45 cable to do this. Just turning off the Wi-Fi signal won’t turn off router capabilities from the provider device.

[@BishTheBearded]

Can be tricky depending on who your carrier is, but most gateways (as mentioned above) have a “bridge mode” that will disable the routing function of the gateway and just keep the modem function running. Some providers such as AT&T if you’re in the US use different terminology and methods to provide a similar function I want to say called “Pass though” or something similar. Don’t quote me on that. It works a little differently than your traditional “bridge” mode, but it serves a similar function.

[@thefunhouse8545]

@@BishTheBearded do any of you know what it would be for Bell in Canada?

[@BishTheBearded]

@@thefunhouse8545 Sadly I do not. It would be worth calling Bell, or perhaps checking on Reddit/Google to see if anyone else has made the switch to their own equipment and see what they’re running.

[@BishTheBearded]

@@thefunhouse8545sadly I don’t. Might be worth a Google/Reddit search to see what others that are in similar situations might be using. Bell themselves should be able to tell you if you give them a call.

[@WFORacer]

Isn’t the power cable feeding the gateway positioned in such a way that it will stress it with the curve ? 🤣🤣🤣

[@jefflynn333]

It is not a big deal

[@54carlje]

does that 5g port have dhcp?

[@jefflynn333]

1 and 2.5,5,(and soon 10) gig port are all treated the same so yes. dhcp

[@54carlje]

@@jefflynn333 which router do you recommend for use with that 2.5GB port?

[@jonathanschwartz8]

Your internet feed comes in from the street on Ethernet? Did I miss a step?

[@LawrenceKaneshiro]

He didn’t cover that. But my guess is the provider is using fiber to the home and is terminating the fiber with a transceiver that is then connected to the copper. JustSaying.

[@mangalover94]

I had this exact question lol

[@OS690]

Why connecting the Wifi mesh directly from the router and then the wifi mesh to the switch, instead of, connecting the router to the switch and then the wifi mesh to the switch?

[@Debbief2644]

You’re assuming that everyone’s house is wired. Most older homes only have the modem coming into the house.

[@lawrencemanning]

Yes indeed. Wiring is 95% of the battle. I’d do it my house except I don’t fancy the redecorating. Thanks for pointing this out in a comment and saving me the time watching this video.

[@tiestofalljays]

I have never lived in a place that has wired Ethernet. Only the older phone lines. To assume the average person in the USA has in-wall Ethernet wiring is folly.

[@sgtm7]

True. I wired mine myself. I am not in the USA though. So that means concrete/brick house. So I just ran it from my network rack upstairs using pvc cable moulding. Only a few lines though. One of them so I could use an ethernet backhaul for my mesh system. Wireless backhaul doesn't work as well in a house made of concrete /masonry.

[@KNGDarrion_]

@@tiestofalljayshe’s not assuming everyone has it. And depending on how old your house is you probably do have your house wired for the Ethernet ports in each different rooms.

[@richellebrittain2127]

I have an older house currently, and I have Ethernet cables running along the baseboards between my ONT in a far corner of the house & my mesh nodes in better locations. I even have a flat Cat 6 cable running across a doorway (with protection) that still works at full gigabit-plus speeds. Not everyone can wire everything, but if you try you may be surprised by what CAN be wired.

[@toneloc79]

looks sweet I want to update to 2.5 someday

[@hollandpatrick]

No fiber?

[@LawrenceKaneshiro]

There good be fiber somewhere. In this case he is using a copper feed that may be connected to a transceiver outside the home where the provider is terminating their fiber. Just a thought.

[@Grantsfunny]

I like you Steve

[@gambit2552]

You set up a double NAT again like your old setup had

[@teamkotic1]

What if, now hear me out lol what if you are using TMobiles wireless 5G internet and would like to set up a small ?home network

[@njpme]

Just do the same thing. The only thing that would be missing is a stand alone modem because the TM gateway has modem/router functionality

[@jonathanschwartz8]

Ummm…your bedroom Ethernet cable is yellow. But, there’s no yellow cable plugged into the bedroom switch. Where did it go?

[@TechMedDurra]

I would assume the yellow cable goes to the mesh AP, to get the ethernet backhaul, and then out from the mesh to the switch.

[@m3driver245]

Steve, question for you. Why didn’t you run that network cable into the bedroom into your satellite mesh router and directly to the main router as a backhall and then run and Ethernet from the satellite to the switch? Instead of switch-To-switch like you have it now

[@phil2900]

How do I introduce other devices to the network, for example my partners mobile phone

[@novawarningsirens]

im very surprised that ATT has not ran fiber directly to the BGW320 gateway, it looks like you are still running the ONT.

[@bamspay]

Why do all of your videos mentioning getting a router when most Modems these days have built in routers. In your other video you connected your ATT modem to a router for "protection" bit it already had a router built in.

[@geraldeaves3340]

If you want to create a fire hazard and bottleneck your internet speed, go ahead and follow this video. If you're going to use an enclosure, make sure it has a built in ventilation system that brings in cool air and sucks out the hot air. Notice the little gap to the side of the gateway and how he puts everything flat against the box? No-go. You need to put on 1" spacers on your devices and then have those stick the the case. You should have at least an inch of space on all sides of your device to allow proper air flow, prevent overheating, prevent bottlenecks, avoiding a possible fire, and avoid spending money on replacement devices because of burnout and malfunction.

[@geraldeaves3340]

Also, you don't want your mesh wifi sitting low. You want to put it at a high point to strengthen the signal to the next device.

[@bentheguru4986]

Home networks should always be kept simple as possible and not complicated. You keep talking about routers everywhere and this is NOT good. You want/need a router at the front of the netwoprk between WAN and LAN. Aditional routing downstream results in extra NATing and network comlication. Another tip, devices including switches should be mounted so the network ports face down where possible, if not, sideways. Stops dust and other crap building up in the ports. WiFi on devices in a metal box is an instant fail. I did notice that you have a plastic door which negates some of the issue but not ideal. Same goes with a power socket in bottom facing up just inviting stuff to fall into it.

[@yuhzeetsite]

Kinda basic

[@Sharem-Gaming]

Bro please give me one WiFi router for free please help me bro

[@dashwood8983]

“it has built in wifi and a built in router” . . . uhhh those are the same thing?

[@JJFlores197]

From a technical perspective, those are 2 different technologies. It just so happens that modern routers combine everything in 1 unit.

[@NeGrItO180]

No. You can have a standalone router with no wifi capabilities and a wifi AP/router that doesn't do any routing.

[@neoboss9864]

And you make video for networking ??? With the biggest mistake ever. Can you explain to all people who like your idea , why you connect the switch to internet via AP to the Router. In that scenario if AP die or one of the port of AP die - you will lose your internet.

[@richardfarr1966]

Don’t think you really understand Ethernet and switching especially connecting switches. Perhaps study for a CCNA

[@TheWilliamKJones]

What is he getting wrong?

[@mrq332]

Noob setup