Tour of my Home Network (Updated March 2020)

[@The8BitGuy]

Wikipedia backup... but no Solar or generators to run the power for the zombie apocalypse.

[@TheGeekPub]

I know! I have an ATS and a pad. I just need to install the generator.

[@DanielJBarnett]

I'm telling mom!

[@Celcius1]

The 8-Bit Guy curious how far apart are you guys, have tried installing a Ubiquiti Air Fiber link between your homes?

[@TheGeekPub]

We're about 25 miles as the bird flies.

[@Celcius1]

@@TheGeekPub depending on the topography of the land it is feasible to install a 1GB or 5GB air fibre link between yours and David homes

[@NetworkChuck]

Impressive network you’ve got there!

[@YHK_YT]

Thanks

[@interestingstuff4217]

Agreed👍

[@S1nisterTV]

I didn't know that your brother was the 8-bit guy. thats awesome

[@REXXSEVEN]

He does sound like him.

[@MrScreemi]

Totally

[@clemire83]

Its like realising the Volkswagen logo is a V and W

[@BrianOlmsted]

@@REXXSEVEN I think 8-bit-guy is narrating the videos

[@adammatthiesen6203]

8bit guy... I never realized the fact you two sound alike either.... God damn... I found you both years apart and just now after being subbed for a few years I find out your related! Lol

[@common_c3nts]

When I first clicked the video, I thought the 8bit guy was speaking.

[@sufyspeed]

Adam Matthiesen I can’t unhear that he sounds exactly like 8bit guy now😂

[@adammatthiesen6203]

@@sufyspeed you sir are most graciously welcome. Lol. It really didn't help he mentioned it during the video... And I've been watch 8bit guy for years. I love all the old retro consoles. I grew up around a snes and n64

[@genx1144]

Odd they never recommend each other’s channels in their videos.

[@genx1144]

@EVANCOOL Not a question of need more of a question of promotion. Why not promote? I stand by my comment. It's odd they don't promote one another.

[@billyferguson5881]

Great video sir!! I found your channel like two years ago when I was remodeling my home and now since everything is complete and I’ve had a few months to breathe and I don’t want to start on the automation and wouldn’t you know you come out with a up-to-date video!! Great ideas!! Also I think you did a wonderful job back then and even now and I don’t really understand why people always have to put their two cents in just be happy with what someone is trying to show you that’s it!!! Thank you sir!!

[@nathanlamaire]

Basically, this is just a data center in the household... Wikipedia backup is mind-blowing to me.

[@TheGeekPub]

It's smaller than a 4K movie. Might surprise you how easy it is to setup.

[@desertkun]

@@TheGeekPub did you have a demand for all of that, though, our did you do that mostly b/c you obviously like managing home networks?

[@DanielJBarnett]

@@TheGeekPub Do you have a write up somewhere that explains how you did this? Very interesting!

[@Fratm]

@@TheGeekPub Any docs on how to set it up? Does it rsync every now and then to keep it up to date?

[@stevenhusnik5937]

@@TheGeekPub details please

[@rachelhagins1401]

the geek pub I swear at your house is the main headquarters for all this geek pub

[@ciaranfarley]

your network and your brothers network are at completely different scales damn

[@genx1144]

I’ve been network engineer since 1995 and a CCIE since 2002. This network is beyond overkill. Impressive hardware for how you’re using it, but 100% unnecessary. I can’t imagine how much noise is generated and the heat. Thanks for showing us though.

[@TheGeekPub]

The noise is the only thing, but luckily the walls are spray foamed.

[@johnrauner2515]

There are others of us as mad as him. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5nYlmilo5JqmtE kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXW2oqiOhramb8U

[@Marckillius]

Dude right? Netengi here too. Way overkill for no reason. That power bill tho.

[@winteljedi2628]

Agree Completely. 10Gb on the Firewall and 1Gb Internet? Even if you are running traffic between internal firewalled VLANs. Its a great video and I'm sure its fun to build as a hobby. I think its important for people watching you can buy smaller versions of all of this hardware and get the same result.

[@TheGeekPub]

@@winteljedi2628 I think I mentioned in the video I am using pfSense as a 10G router for my VLANs. ;-)

[@hernancoronel]

Your house is a frigging data center dude! Thank you for the great video and keep up the great content!

[@ToddTalksTech]

I can see the the Murray Bros. resurrecting digital society with C-64's and Apple-II's after the zombie apocalypse. What a technology tag-team. Great Job! Love both your home networks!

[@mcremona]

I think you need more network stuff

[@TheGeekPub]

You’re so right!!

[@hernancoronel]

And a “couple of slabs”!

[@mcremona]

@@hernancoronel some of those too

[@questionablecommands9423]

2:38 You: * name-drop of brother's channel * Me: * subscribed *

[@kleedrac]

Very cool! I'm fascinated by your merger of Apple with other technologies. Most people I've interacted with are either on the firm "Pro-Apple" or "Anti-Apple" bandwagon (with myself being on the latter). It's almost refreshing to see someone who sees the good and the bad and is OK going either way :)

[@Jon8M5Musser]

i wish more people would do network tours i love these so much

[@tonyme7426]

Why?

[@repatch43]

I have to admit, when you mentioned you were the 8bit guy's brother that made me hit the subscribe button! :)

[@davidflorey]

Content creator & video editor friends of mine are all jumping back onto the Final Cut bandwagon, they are all loving the stability, performance, and ease of use - even more so now when it comes to render performance on their shiny new M1 MacMinis. I personally haven't used Final Cut since like FPCv7 or something like that back in the Leopard & Snow Leopard days... Keen to know more about the heat extraction fan you're using - I have one in my server room - an in-line one I got from Bunnings (leading / major home hardware supplies in Australia) and it does lower the temps by between 5-10c on a standard 20c day. My server room is also much smaller than yours, and also quite packed with a full height rack (top two thirds populated)... Great vid!

[@cameronxdx9]

Can you please make a youtube video going over all of your home automation? I would love to see how everything ties together through homeseer! Great videos!

[@sygad1]

So many similarities to my home network it was spooky, nice touch with the old computers in the background, I have a ZX spectrum in my office to remind me where I started

[@SteveOwensRoswell]

You have a ton of gear! Love it. Thanks for the update. Cool to see all those fiber connections in a home setup.

[@Burnman83]

Cool to see, yes. However, he is using that in very short runs within his closet which is kinda waste of money and waste of that tiny bit of performance compared to a DAC cable. But yes, it looks cooler this way =)

[@aashmediaproductions2799]

So we all realize that this guy and 8-bit are brothers but both channels also uploaded a home network update within a similar time frame. coincidence? I think not!!

[@lance_nickel]

Never put two and two together, but now that you stated it, I can't believe I didn't notice similarities between you and 8-Bit. Instant sub once you mentioned he's your brother!

[@suitch]

I am about to move into my first house and I am checking out people's setups so I can prepare to build my own while taking as many things I like from the masses creativity. I have been using a server rack for my network management in my apartment, and also to house a ghetto-rig server made from donated old gaming PC parts (circa i7 3rd generation, overclocked). Thank you for the update, as I watched your first video and did have some of these questions. Admittedly, my server isn't virtualized in any way, and it is actually just running Win10 Pro and runs loads of processes for server applications, like Plex, Bitbucket, Teamcity, Octopus Deploy, and hosting ASP.NET web apps when I want to try things out. I have docker installed but haven't really learned how to use it yet... All that is to say, thank you for your videos as they have given me some knowledge and ideas. I am totally going to start VMs at some point, and there is no doubt I will be backing up Wikipedia from now on!

[@Bant_Panorama]

Glad to see they got the pool finished from the first video.

[@Corgitronics]

Nice network! I like the attitude toward some of the goofy questions!

[@jorymil]

I've worked a bunch with Axis cams. Really rock-solid, though the documentation on their different view modes was opaque enough that I had to open a couple of tickets and spend a lot of time in the server logs. They run Linux under the hood, and their firmware updates are essentially just disk image files, so you can provision a whole bunch of them remotely via API quite easily. As for your cabling beauty, function trumps beauty every time. As long as airflow isn't affected, you're the only one who has to work on it! How do the Ubiquiti switches handle stacking/clustering? For a home network where uptime isn't a priority, it's not a super-critical thing, but for my home lab, I'm deliberately purchasing two of everything for that purpose.

[@thethufir]

Damn, i've been subscribed for a while, and it's just now that i found out that you and David are brothers! Everything makes sense now. Impressive setup btw!

[@hugocardozo8685]

Oh boy, that is a MASSIVELY cool enterprise-grade setup for a home network! And to think I was so happy with my little home network supported by a couple of linux SBCs and another couple of cheap WAPs... But at least I have a networking rack too 😅

[@RyanSmith-hi2nv]

Glad to see you made it to 100k subscribers! Always entertaining and educational videos.

[@TheGeekPub]

Thank you very much!

[@toothybj]

Very impressive setup! I definitely think i’ll be moving to a UniFi type setup with the Access Points, switch and cloudkey. And those Axis camera seem great! I’ve been trying to figure out security options, but its all new to me. Thanks for your information.

[@JohnDoe-qk7wx]

You should do a follow up video detailing some do the configuration, I’m specifically interested in how you have your ESXI server configured and how you configured your router and switches

[@DanielJBarnett]

I loved the old network video and this new one makes me very happy! Watching your old video really got me into networking and computers!

[@TheGeekPub]

That's awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

[@Geardos1]

I have some IRL friends who have some nice setups but this kicks the crap out of all of them. Impressed.

[@tech_mad_lad]

I have been watching The 8-Bit Guy for years now and can now follow you, to be honest, your set up is what i aspire to have (wife permitting of course), will definitely need to catch up on your videos :D

[@Lil_mar00]

This video was badass. 10/10

[@justinstorto]

Nice dude, Your "old" tour was one of the motivators for me to upgrade my network. I chose Unifi as well, LOVE IT. Cable cut and plex'd up as well. It's always a work in progress. I don't have the redundancy that you have though. Kudos.

[@TheGeekPub]

That's awesome!

[@ORIOLESFan02]

Would you show us how you used plex to stream your TV Channels? And to go into more detail? I’m really interested in this.

[@colin_5839]

Wait, you are The 8-bit Guy's brother!? I never knew that! Cool setup, love these videos! Stay safe and healthy!

[@Dr_Dude]

I subbed because of this video, you seem a proper gentleman and your content is awesome.... I love your home IT infrastructure! thanks for sharing.

[@revealingfacts4all]

Curious if you know how much power all of it draws and the cost of running it all is? Be curious to see a cost analysis of it all...

[@TheGeekPub]

At one point I did the math. It's 0.065 cents per Kwh here in Texas. So something like $20 a month.

[@rptube16]

University Professor: A power surge has fried ALL of our computers, and the computer shop is closed. Where or who could EVER have ALL the computers the campus needs on such short notice? Random student: That's easy, just buy out TheGeekPub.

[@a9503128]

Get rid of that door ‘lock’ it can be opened with a strong magnet 🧲

[@AIC69420]

This is the lock picking lawyer

[@Elementalism]

Nice setup, I also nabbed an XG-16. But I only use it for my storage network. I have Dell access switches and a Cisco 3750X stacked core. Love the AC-pro WAPS. Agree with you 110% they are the best for home use. Thank you for introducing me to Observium. Subbed!

[@TransCanadaPhil]

cool. I've been a fan of the 8-bit guy for a long time and only learned recently about your channel as his brother. very interesting video. I'm with you on the whole Final Cut Pro thing. I have PCs but I always need a Mac too because I just find Final Cut Pro X so much more intuitive than any other video software I've tried on the PC.

[@mitchellcrazyeye]

"Just got fed up with Apple" - Tell your brother that next, haha!

[@CrypticConsole]

I think you should use a udm pro so that you can have all stuff managed on unifi controller

[@TheGeekPub]

But then I'd lose a ton of features. No thanks.

[@goncalvesaquimo7240]

It’s really cool it’s more than we have in many company here in Africa/Mozambique

[@cdoublejj]

DUDE! i heard NILL after the super-micro story! thank you for the update!!!

[@Celcius1]

Have you tried using DaVinci Resolve it’s available on Linux, MAC and Windows

[@CitizenPerkins]

Wow! You have a great setup there! Nicely done, sir! 👍👍

[@The_Real_Tone]

Dude just really casually dropped that 8Bit Guy is his brother... 😂 Love both of y'alls content and it's just funny I never made that connection

[@sneakerjunky9762]

Love this video. Great personality.! I’m just starting my networking career this home setup is my goal .

[@dylanrobey4348]

Dude, by FAR the best home network video I've seen on KZbin in a long time, thank you for posting. Subscription is earned. Checking out your brother next!

[@TechOut]

When I started the video I was like damn is this 8bit guy. Didn’t realize you where his brother until you said it but you sound alike

[@Vredesbyrd58]

Awesome video! Thank you for all your hard work! Coming from David's channel. Definitely subbed.

[@captainihab]

I can not believe you have the entire wikipedia, mindblown

[@JayBates]

woah. I thought my 14tb NAS was impressive...

[@TheGeekPub]

Which one do you run?

[@jcgoobee]

Very nice setup man.

[@smarticleco7806]

When you started talking i was like why does his voice sound so familiar. Then you said your brother is the 8 bit guy and then it clicked

[@shawnparker7]

Great video, Mike! Be Safe Out There!

[@N2tech]

I love tech and try to incorporate it as much as possible but I have this lingering thought, what happens when I pass. Who's going to keep this stuff going for my family. They enjoy the convenience but only have a basic understanding of how it works. I know your brother is a tech too, have you ever discussed this possibility with him? BTW great setup. Thanks.

[@jvandborg]

First time I've come across your channel - loved the tour....and the hat :)

[@TheGeekPub]

Welcome aboard!

[@mitjats]

Nice video. The right amount of tech info and some hilarious situations.

[@nickf3242]

Can't wait to get a Geek Pub foil hat in the merch store

[@TheBaldygb]

"VPN connection to my brother's house, the 8bit guy"~ awesome!

[@heikogehrig]

Loved the video! My wife suspiciously asked what I was planning this time as I watched this. Ok, this question is maybe not appropriate in a comment, but just generally speaking in a short handed response - any particular, or general reason why you chose to go with Synology vs QNAP for your main NAS requirements? I had the choice a few years ago and went with QNAP, now I'm upgrading my NAS and am reassessing my options. QNAP still seems better to me... Better hardware specs pound for pound, and more ability to tinker perhaps? I wanted to get some insight from a power user, maybe there's something I'm missing?

[@Minitomate]

You put a TARDIS 1 and a TARDIS 2... I understand what you did there... *YOU MADE A TARDIS PARADOX IN SPACE-TIME!*

[@SteveOwensRoswell]

Ready for the 2024 update video!

[@gamecollectorbr]

I would never guess you and the 8 bit guy are brothers! I am following both since 2017 and never thought of it! lol

[@JoshLizak]

I'd love to see a video on your home security system and how you tied it into your network!

[@SquallSailor]

Thanks for the update! Could you please find the time to make a separate video where you go into detail about your exhaust system? - Thank you!

[@guytech7310]

Suggestion: install a Wall Mount rack cabinet for your servers so you can mount the horizontal to make servicing them easier. Take a look at Navepoint racks if your interested. Kudos on the Axis cameras.

[@TheGeekPub]

I did that. Check out my old video. It took up way too much space.

[@nike12000haha]

Ha ha I love your hat! Keep up the good work that set up looks awesome!

[@fuzzyfoyz]

Haha! I've done closer to what 8-Bit Guy has, and I commented on your older vid, not knowing he was your brother!!That's too funny! Your gear here is similar to what I have in my set up! Nice work.

[@Yadro767]

Love the "Tin-Foil Hat" prop. Excellent video, very informative also.

[@Sybridox]

That's an awesome setup you've got there!

[@foxhallww311]

Skynet Dude..... lol sweet setup!

[@TheGeekPub]

Did you Terminator is one of my Favorite franchises??

[@nmf220]

The shirt killed me "knock knock knock Penny" 😂😂😂 that show was heavily underrated

[@games-are-for-losers]

that show was absolute garbage

[@ORIOLESFan02]

@@games-are-for-losers you have your own opinions and we have our own opinions. To me, it was a great show. To you, the show sucks.

[@carlosfurtado8403]

Hi mate, Very informative and provided some good ideas. Could you provide a ball park on how much the whole system set u back?

[@SyberPrepper]

Loved the tour. Thanks very much. I would love to hear more about your PFSense box, but in particular setting up rules, etc. Seems like you have a good balance of secure, but functional. This is hard to find on the internet.

[@ghmichel72]

This video just happen to be in my “suggested videos”, love the setup ✊🏾 Until you said so @2:42, I thought that I was listening to The 8-Bit Guy.

[@nick15727]

i love the ending

[@TekNik081]

Excellent content, love your videos.

[@VicenteSchmitt]

After watching the 8-bit guy home network tour I must say I feel a hint of competition going on 😆

[@ryandavid8189]

As soon as I heard the 8 bit guy was your brother I was like SUBSCRIBE right now!

[@TheGeekPub]

Welcome aboard!

[@JeffJohnson]

Great video. What do you do for a living that you have a car and R2-D2 on your network. Also what do they search for on the net???

[@bluegizmo1983]

Nice boxed copies of Duke Nukem 3D and Starcraft on your shelf back there 🙂

[@RealJoeyImage]

LOVE THIS!! Also, how much for your homemade tinfoil hat???

[@ikkuranus]

To be fair, your ONT is much different than other ISPs. At&t has the TV and phone ports on the residential gateway instead of the ONT. I assume they did it like this so they can use the same gateway for DSL customers as fiber.

[@TheGeekPub]

I have AT&T Fiber at another location. It does have a separate ONT from the residential gateway.

[@thebristolbruiser]

Great video. In your old network tour you were using Apple Airport routers, how would you say the Ubiquiti APs compare in terms of reliability and ease of use? If Apple were to release a new line of Airport Extremes would you go back or has that horse left the barn?

[@EvilPOKES]

Love the videos and would love to have a home setup like you in the future (looks like I have a lot of studying to do past my Net+ lol). Keep up the good work and I'll continue watching!!!

[@amessman]

If you haven't already, could you make a video about setting up the ESXi cluster?

[@danclark106]

Great setup. Very nice. What are you using for backups?

[@oldandnew101]

Wow love your setup.

[@---GOD---]

You should get a patch panel to help with all those cables

[@TheGeekPub]

If only it were that easy.

[@---GOD---]

@@TheGeekPub it literally is lol ... Get a keystone patch panel with rj45 coupler keystones... Easy

[@TheGeekPub]

@@---GOD--- You might not know everything about how my setup is wired and problems with it. Which also might be the reason I haven't already done it. I might have also mentioned this in a previous video. ;-)

[@inqmusician2]

Like your brother, you have an Ethernet jack on every wall)

[@WeatherWX]

Great Video! Enjoyed it thoroughly. One thing to add I think you may like to add to your HomeLab is Pi-Hole DNS Server. As for the Alexa Echo; it is true that it's always listening and does send telemetry data to Amazon as does your Telsa, which you already mentioned. I would think you VLAN'ed it off and pigeon-holed it.

[@TheGeekPub]

Yep. I meant to mention that. All IoT stuff is on another VLAN.

[@CrypticConsole]

I would dump Alexa completely and self host Mycroft

[@JohnDoe-qk7wx]

Man I love good networking videos

[@andyleggatt1846]

I think the only curiosity I have, is why you would put outlet ports and a patch lead between your outdoor cameras and your network, surely it would be more secure to connect it directly, or at least have the connection behind the camera so it is only accessible when the camera is removed?

[@TheGeekPub]

That's how the builder built the house. I haven't had the time to figure out a way to change it. Just not that important to me.

[@jeffherdzina6716]

The Geek pub foil hat. What sizes does that come in ? I might need a few of them....LOL.