What's in My Lightweight Network Engineering Laptop Bag

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[@batsonelectronics]

I am surprised you don't carry a 9pin serial to usb cable in case you need to make any settings changes on a router, or pull logs. I use a Mac with Windows and Linux in VM's myself.

[@ob2522]

or an airconsole

[@markarca6360]

If you are configuring Cisco or any network equipment using the serial console, this is necessary.

[@wiziek]

I don't think they really configure network devices with console ports.

[@siedenburg1]

I as a sysadmin got nearly the same stuff in my bag (Lenovo T580), but I also got one usb to serial, at least two usb drives, a hard disk, an rj45 coupler and a screwdriver kit in my bag

[@welbo9766]

His work is pretty Netowork. Most important thing about a bag flashlight... it doesn't turn on in your bag and run down.

[@t-roy1605]

That has to be my new favorite shirt that you're wearing.

[@danieltracy5559]

I carry pretty much the same stuff, I just like to also have a small 4 port switch with me too.

[@ObeyTEKMaster]

yes, with a USB to 9v or 12v barrel adapter to power with power bank or laptop

[@markarca6360]

Probably a 5-port smart-managed switch and a Ubiquiti U-Installer device (if you are working with Ubiquiti wireless devices).

[@ScottBrandt]

Might I suggest a Fluke (now NetScout) LinkSprinter as well. They are great layer 3+ diag devices.

[@matthewchilds3208]

Second that. The LinkSprinter is the best compact tester I use. Can be powered with PoE, tests PoE, tests cable runs, tells you switch, port, and vlan that you are connected to. Super convenient to always carry with me.

[@techdisk]

The thumbnail says "netowork"

[@joewozniak711]

Going to school for networking soon and your YT channel really helps. Thanks 👍!

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

Happy to help!

[@albullit]

I like to carry a cat6a coupler and a 6” crossover cable too. Can lengthen a cable or make a long crossover.

[@minigpracing3068]

That USB NIC works in pfSense if you need an emergency NIC. Best to clamp it to a rack for a heat sink. Almost all of the USB NICs end up overheating and disconnecting, but once clamped to a large heat sink they work OK. I ran my test firewall for about 3 months off of a similar device after clamping it to the side of a rack shelf to keep it cool. Why no RS232 adapter? I use a Bluetooth to RS232 adapter with small LiPo battery to get into switches/routers. Let's me use Android devices to get into these networking components, as well as a laptop. No travel for me right now, so no issue with the lipo.

[@AndrasBellak]

The best tool I’ve ever purchased as a network engineer is the Airconsole XL from get-console.com - worth every penny. You should definitely get one.

[@nyandavid]

No screwdriver or DB9 to USB console cable?

[@billychristmas]

If the battery in the flash light fails, you can just pick up another at your local vape shop

[@scubieman]

The real question. Where can i get that shirt?

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

teespring.com/stores/lawrence-technology-services

[@reesericdotci]

The thumbnail: My netowork bag

[@wyntonish]

You Can pull perfectly fine 18650 batteries from used laptops

[@Ajicles]

Where's the serial adapter?

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

I think it's been almost 2 years or more since I've had to use one. I'm really happy not to get calls from companies that have equipment that old. Most of the new stuff is USB.

[@cosbyc2]

That was one of my first thoughts as well. I don't need it often but a lot of devices still have serial access but its getting more rare. I will say his bag is a lot cleaner than mine. Mine has usb to mini, micro, c and lightning cables in it, various adapters for video out, a pile of misc usb sticks or portable ssds, etc.

[@Ajicles]

@@LAWRENCESYSTEMS I ordered in new Cisco sg350mp-48 and they have serial. They also have dhcp client enabled on vlan1 that brings a webui up that you could enable ssh. However I have had to use maintainer user accounts while connected via serial to reset the admin on some Fortinet devices.

You also showed how not to roll a cable. 😅

[@zacharynash]

Does the sound proofing behind the 2-post rack really help?

[@Mdipinto13]

You need to look into the mos blackpack. Definitely worth the money

[@lelandclayton5462]

I want to see what your Techs carry.

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bau6pKqOmtdrn5Y

[@madurangawi]

What is the best laptop for network eng??

[@marioskyriakou]

You might need to check the title.. Great video though!!

[@mananpatel5675]

Which Laptop is Good For Network Engineering...I'm going to do Cisco CCNA in UK. Razer Blade or MacBook Pro??? Which one I have to choose??

[@chrisli2334]

what is your laptop model in your bag

[@FroztOfficial]

Can you send a link to those cable ties?

[@GurkoKurdo]

no serial cable? no crossover cable?

[@davidratkay9281]

i love anker products!

[@philsbbs]

did not see the usb ethernet adapter link

[@colt1596]

Thank you

[@davidratkay9281]

"network engineering" bag LOL

[@kodeypatterson8973]

I love the shirt ideas they’re so great! But I don’t want to wear something that says Lawrence On it. No offense.

[@goldBisdak]

I need this tip ❤😊

[@pepeshopping]

Better than the flashlight: Handsfree micro-usb rechargeable head flashlight! You are welcome.

[@Dara.config]

MacBook M1 is good for network engineering or not sir

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

It's not bad.

[@Dara.config]

@@LAWRENCESYSTEMS and the free software tools for networking a lot or not sir

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

Probably not as many as you will find in Linux

[@Dara.config]

@@LAWRENCESYSTEMS thanks sir 😊

[@netoeli]

like the way you ended the video.