Unifi Network On-Site Job installation

[@eastkentuckylabs]

Excellent job on this video! It's refreshing to see real-world installations and the issues that arise. I definitely encourage you to finish filming this project as it showcases several different UniFi applications and use case scenarios. That is what sets you apart from other KZbin channels. No narcissistic coffee trip, just hard work with expert knowledge. Again, great job Cody!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Thank you 🙏

[@EverydayJohn931]

I see so many people talk crap on Ubiquiti stuff but they are pretty solid.

[@tristanmcewan1829]

I personally know I would love to see another video on this project

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Think I probably will. I try and do as many on-site videos as I can I know people like them

[@samuelb7944]

Yes! Please bring another video. It’s so fascinating to see!

[@mtdrew83]

Oh man, I remember MSP work during the COVID times and having to mask at customer sites, it was the worst! Great content! Been watching a bunch of your videos today since I'm hoping to move our company more toward the Ubiquiti gear. Already have some in place but the other sysadmin and I came from a MSP that does Palo Alto, Cisco/Meraki and Aruba/HPE switching so hoping to phase that out over time and run the full Ubiquiti stack where possible.

[@jfkastner]

Well done! IMHO I would install the DAC cable at the very end, since it's sticking out of the rack further, and is very stiff, you can easily damage the SPF ports ... install a short, flexible cat5 for testing

[@pitsnipe5559]

You do such neat work. I always try to remember what my trade school teacher emphasized, do everything in a nest and workman like manner.

[@ewhilton]

Great job Cody, the install looks very clean!

[@samsampier7147]

These type of videos are neat. In my network admin job I never see any physical equipment; all remote terminal or gui.

[@ronm6585]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@stephenlowery9866]

How do you go about sourcing that many cameras when there are equipment restrictions on ubiquiti’s site? Had to go through a few work arounds to source 19 cameras.

[@Sammy-rj5sx]

Hi would you recommend me a budget friendly camera to install, I need to install 3 cameras thanks

[@eddiezhang6781]

Nice work Cody. I have questions regarding how well that 360AI work on top of a ring light. Also, how you can prevent construction dusts getting into your hardware when you installed in such early stage and the construction is still going. Thanks.

[@seesmester]

Please give us a Part 2!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

This is part 2 lol I put the first part in the description. Possibly part 3 to come

[@seesmester]

@@MactelecomNetworks Sorry, i meant Part 3 xD

[@MoneyMarcMes]

Cody can you do a video of how you became a Network engineer and how someone like me can aspire to do the same thing as a career change. Could you discuss schooling and what is best to study to start getting certifications?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hey it’s possible. Not sure how many people would be interested though

[@MoneyMarcMes]

@@MactelecomNetworks I'm pretty sure many would be interested. I have the chance to go to Devry University to study networking but I'm wondering what kind of studying I can do at home to prepare for certifications.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

@@MoneyMarcMes I would start with network + and ccna great starting point. For Cisco the have packet tracer for labs which I believe is free. Getting your hands on gear and playing with it is always great to learn

[@jheroenb]

Hi Cody, how do you 'know' which cable is for what as you pick them from the bunch of cables that you have. Does it matter to know that before you put them in the patch panel?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hi, I label all the cables so the labels on each end match and I know whats an AP, Camera , Etc

[@jheroenb]

@@MactelecomNetworks Thanks! That will work when you do the complete cabling and install; when you arrive at a location where you need to change the existing situation (for instance a complete web of cables in all colors coming from all places) you use some tool to identify which cable is what?

[@Pabula]

Any chance on a video about the opening the door with the phones? like what are you using?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hey, Yup ill be doing a video on it. Its tied into UID

[@KieronConnolly]

Great job Cody, allgreenlights influences there very well put together, hopefully, the other trades don't add or drill anything in there to mess it up, as happened to me!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Allgreenlights is amazing love his instagram very helpful. I think that room is dedicated for my gear I’m going to throw a g3 instant in to monitor the room

[@kensingh9527]

Why not a rackmount synology?

[@UltraviewXLimited]

Do you test the cable before you connect the equipment? Can't see this in the vídeo...

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I do test every cable. You saw it quick with one camera it was a green device

[@ronaldo23425]

great video, thanks. How were you terminating those blue network cables before going into the patch panel? I've only seen the termination method where you have to punch 8 times, once for each colored wire. It looked like you were squeezing something on to the end, looked much faster. thanks.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

So punching down 8 at a time you can still do with a 110 punch tool. The tool im using is the vertical cable I-Punch tool this just allows for one crimp. One thing to note though is it only works with vertical cable keystones

[@iStiflock]

what is that green tool you used to test the cable on the last cable you terminated?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hi, That is a network tester by netally

[@iStiflock]

@@MactelecomNetworks thank you

[@MrRovingshoe]

I notice you put one patch panel above and one below the 48-port switch. Some people seem to put both above the 48-port. Is there a right way and a wrong way, or is it a personal preference?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Personal preference I like using the 6 inch patch cables so one below and one above works best

[@IAmZen_007]

Is your cabling not labelled?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The cables are labelled at the back and the front of the patch panel still needs to be done. I believe I mentioned it in the video

[@IAmZen_007]

@@MactelecomNetworks ok I missed that one! Nice job! 👌

[@roy9871]

Great video! What do you use to test your cat runs with?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I have a netally link runner

[@TokeAboutIt]

What would you recommend as a good starting point for someone to start a business similar to yours? Getting clients, marketing, ect. I've been using Ubiquiti gear for quite some time now, and I actually work in networking as my day job, but I would love to be able to start my own business out of it. Appreciate any assistance you can provide!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hey, Marketing is definitely hard if you don’t mind doing residential work lots of people are looking for wifi setups, camera etc. it is harder to run cabling though. KZbin has been the biggest thing for me in terms of marketing and leads. You could always try Facebook ads I find when I did do them I had gotten quiet a lot of work. If you’re an extrovert maybe just walking into businesses and trying to sell your services.

[@TokeAboutIt]

@@MactelecomNetworks Many thanks!

[@utrutr6013]

Great job

[@2dfx]

Don't forget to bypass that HH2000! LAN 1 on the ONT can go directly into your router as long as you tag VLAN 35 and put their PPPoE userid/password in!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Yup exactly what will be done. The customer will be getting me the passwords

[@cajuclc]

60% of the time is terminating those DAMN cables. lol What camera would you recommend? I just need about 5 for the house, I want the best of the best and money is not an issue. Thanks!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

😂 terminating take a long time. If money is not an issue and you want to use Ubiquiti than the g4 pro

[@cajuclc]

@@MactelecomNetworks Terminating cable is a PAIN in the a**!! Other than Ubiquiti, any other brand/camera you would recommend? Today I use Ring because of the doorbell it came with the house.

[@xVertigo101]

Wish I could do a drop down with cables in my home however all the cables are run next to hot and cold water pipes in the basement for some reason. Also my basement is built for a midget 😅

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Lol going in crawl spaces is never fun

[@jasonluong3862]

No way this is a one-man job.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I had my brother help me pull the cabling. Other than that it’s just me

[@jasonluong3862]

@@MactelecomNetworks I tried to have my son help me with my cable runs, but my wife would have none of it on the ground that he’s 3.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

@@jasonluong3862 😂 she’s probably right