I'd still test the cabling even though it's new. Lots of builders don't care and yank cabling and sometimes nick through the sheathing. Get a fluke and you'll see if it's damaged or not.
Hopefully TP-LINK will take this opportunity to throw some big $ at development and outpace Ubiquiti. They can handle more volume on sales and I just see that the software side needs a little bit more polish for more complicated networks to be considered a threat but I would think that they have the money to do so if they wanted to.
While not discussed in the video, the entire reason the owner has TP-Link was simply because he was unable to order anything from Ubiquiti. This is the 2nd install I have done where Ubiquiti lost a client due to lack of stock. This client would have gone all in on an entire network stack including cameras and maybe even displays. I can only imagine what other professional installers have to deal with.
@@SPXLabs Add 1 more that's why I went with Omada at my parents' house was because I was unable to find anything unify that was available. The fact that my entire Omada setup cost nearly the same amount as a UDM pro SE was the biggest selling point for me. I have had 0 problems with Omada, and everything just works. I couldn't find a consumer router I liked and replacing crap with newer crap didn't make any sense. I looked at all the Wi-Fi 6 and 6e consumer routers and they all where crap and basically the same. Unify was my first choice and Omada my second. I also got IPV6 working with Xfinity, and I have 19 out of 20 on ipv6 tests for people wondering Omada is compatible with IPV6.
great video. I have a couple of questions: 1) how is noise and heat level from those equipments if you have to use that little room as an office to do some work? 2) total power consumption for home network, I did a quick calc: IP cameras + switch + gateway/router + WAP = 200w*24*30= 144kw per month. not cheap for high energy cost countries. I am debating to settle for mesh network and wireless cameras.
1) we do not know because we are not done but the room is fairly large and has ac. maybe 6ft wide x 11ft long. 2) Unknown at this time but electricity is about ¢.10 per kwh.
I would strongly think that air conditioners, stove, and standard tv uses way more electricity than a network. True, ive got a small apartment and am on a low income rate, but my air conditioner right now and stove are what made the bill $71.
Yeah, Luis used his tone generator to identify where each cable went and he labeled them. It is annoying for sure but thankfully it isn't the worst thing.
Yeah. The place was still “under construction” literally was being painted when I showed up. Typically they leave the smoke detectors chirping until the house is inspected.
if using solid core cable are you using special plugs made for solid core ethernet ,my understanding is that plugs made for multi strand cable do not work with solid core cable ?
Always solid core, nope nothing special about anything. I'm not aware of such issues. But here are my go to buys. In order Klien Tools - amzn.to/44cWZjY Cable Matters - amzn.to/3qzhp8Y Monoprice - amzn.to/3qnNoJs FS RJ45 - bit.ly/3yGvlPD
Fun video! IMHO the rack is not very deep, I installed some of those and most of the time ended up not being able to use the door because things were 'sticking out'
@jay kastner depends on what all is in the rack but you can adjust the inside and push it back slightly. I usually setup the shorter racks from Tripp-Lite.
Owner was a bit weary about mounting and cutting holes in the wall at this time. They closed literally the day of filming and the house wasn't even done being painted. So we had to make the decision to not do anything that may jeopardize issues with the builder + insurance + legal
@@SPXLabs Yup, it just a suggestion that's all :) good work. Be careful of those Reolink Nvr's i have a client that has replaced 3 of them in 8 months :(
Well unfortunately freaking Ubiquiti doesn't have stock of anything ever so we were forced to branch out lol. UGH. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers on this one!
Didn’t go with Hikvision or other similar products due to ban by NDAA. Reolink is necessarily complaint but is also not on the ban List either. Additionally, iI'll be able to incorporate with HomeKit when the time comes.
Ohhh boy.. I sympathize. I had to terminate 15 cables this weekend, test, figure out what was wrong when it didn't work.. So time consuming and my fingers hurt from sliding down that plastic thing. I didn't cut them short like you did before putting the plastic holder before putting them into the terminator.. I guess I'll try that next time, maybe save me the extra effort... Those WIFI wall plates are awesome.. Those female to female keystone are amazing, no need to punch-in wires..
Lol yeah it can be rough. My fingers were pretty tender after leaving that day. I’ve always cut em short. Just easier for me to work with. Idk I think I prefer punch down still. Female to female is great for changing around often but man. Making those ends was not fun lol.
@@SPXLabs LOL!! It's my first time and I'll think I'll remember the pain for a long time haha.. I don't think I would be standing in line for a job as a network cable terminator guy... NAH!!! Forget it.. haha
Just an fyi, when a home has a prewired location in hardiplank like the patio, if they don't use a workbox, they'll attach it to a recessed contact and paint. You can see the contact when you look closely.
@@SPXLabs Sorry I explained that poorly.. I found it.. those are low voltage gang box. That is what I Was looking for, the only thing missing to add to the studs before I put on the drywall.
Labelling your cables with a sharpie at rough-in will save you the aggravation later on trying to find them etc.......but you now know that I'm sure. 😁
Why were you putting male RJ45 connectors? And then female-female keystones? Wouldn't it be easier (and better) to just put female jacks (keystones) on both ends or a patch panel in the rack and keystones in the rooms?
Do you offer consulting or know anyone who offers consulting to design and spec the hardware for a new full home / home office network setup? Someone who knows the hardware inside out, who can make specific recommendations, and help support install.
Typically in new construction, they are in test mode so that way during inspections, the inspectors can more easily verify they are working. The problem is, they let them be in test mode for weeks because lord knows when the inspections will actually happen.
It could be. In Georgia and Alabama almost every house that I have been to does it, especially within the final weeks of the house being completed. Maybe it's area dependent too? Idk man.
Probably a smart home installer, if you have one in your area. Otherwise, I'm not really sure. Most people wouldn't want to pay for this type of service.
Hey. Can I hire you to run a cat 6 for me? I have a homelab and several runs already installed, I just want to add one more. I live in Madison. reply here if you are interested.
Great job. Love the Wall APs
Thanks!
7 months later... I'm in the rabbit hole watching this at my local brewery and noticed the vodoo ranger IPA in your vid. Cheers.
Cheers!
Please add some 'Advanced' security on that Reolink NVR. It appears that the QR-Code was shown in the clear.
Excellent video on this install, really enjoyed it and looking forward to the part 2.
Thanks Jim! Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully there will be a Part 2. I need closure!
I'd still test the cabling even though it's new. Lots of builders don't care and yank cabling and sometimes nick through the sheathing. Get a fluke and you'll see if it's damaged or not.
If anything is likely to be wrong here, it's letting a colour blind person (me) make your cables.
I think you made a great choice with TP-Link... I really love their equipment and whole Omada thing! Great job.
I think so too!
Hopefully TP-LINK will take this opportunity to throw some big $ at development and outpace Ubiquiti. They can handle more volume on sales and I just see that the software side needs a little bit more polish for more complicated networks to be considered a threat but I would think that they have the money to do so if they wanted to.
While not discussed in the video, the entire reason the owner has TP-Link was simply because he was unable to order anything from Ubiquiti. This is the 2nd install I have done where Ubiquiti lost a client due to lack of stock. This client would have gone all in on an entire network stack including cameras and maybe even displays. I can only imagine what other professional installers have to deal with.
@@SPXLabs Add 1 more that's why I went with Omada at my parents' house was because I was unable to find anything unify that was available. The fact that my entire Omada setup cost nearly the same amount as a UDM pro SE was the biggest selling point for me. I have had 0 problems with Omada, and everything just works. I couldn't find a consumer router I liked and replacing crap with newer crap didn't make any sense. I looked at all the Wi-Fi 6 and 6e consumer routers and they all where crap and basically the same. Unify was my first choice and Omada my second. I also got IPV6 working with Xfinity, and I have 19 out of 20 on ipv6 tests for people wondering Omada is compatible with IPV6.
great video. I have a couple of questions: 1) how is noise and heat level from those equipments if you have to use that little room as an office to do some work? 2) total power consumption for home network, I did a quick calc: IP cameras + switch + gateway/router + WAP = 200w*24*30= 144kw per month. not cheap for high energy cost countries. I am debating to settle for mesh network and wireless cameras.
1) we do not know because we are not done but the room is fairly large and has ac. maybe 6ft wide x 11ft long. 2) Unknown at this time but electricity is about ¢.10 per kwh.
I would strongly think that air conditioners, stove, and standard tv uses way more electricity than a network. True, ive got a small apartment and am on a low income rate, but my air conditioner right now and stove are what made the bill $71.
I forgot to tell you. I run a network and my servers are 24/7.
Why were the cables not labeled at each end when the drops were routed?
No idea. I have yet to find a contractor who labeled cables after running them
@@SPXLabs ugh... So annoying . Did you have to test it both ends to make sure you knew which ones corresponded to which rooms?
Yeah, Luis used his tone generator to identify where each cable went and he labeled them. It is annoying for sure but thankfully it isn't the worst thing.
@@SPXLabs thank goodness for those. I thought they were cheap things. Might get one to use as backup!
Excellent. Did anyone realize that the smoke detector chirped?
Yeah. The place was still “under construction” literally was being painted when I showed up. Typically they leave the smoke detectors chirping until the house is inspected.
if using solid core cable are you using special plugs made for solid core ethernet ,my understanding is that plugs made for multi strand cable do not work with solid core cable ?
Always solid core, nope nothing special about anything. I'm not aware of such issues. But here are my go to buys. In order
Klien Tools - amzn.to/44cWZjY
Cable Matters - amzn.to/3qzhp8Y
Monoprice - amzn.to/3qnNoJs
FS RJ45 - bit.ly/3yGvlPD
Fun video! IMHO the rack is not very deep, I installed some of those and most of the time ended up not being able to use the door because things were 'sticking out'
@jay kastner depends on what all is in the rack but you can adjust the inside and push it back slightly. I usually setup the shorter racks from Tripp-Lite.
Interesting. Thankfully that wasn't an issue for us. Everything fits and closes up.
Not bad guys, I personally would have mounted the rack over top of that wall box, then put in a patch panel.
Owner was a bit weary about mounting and cutting holes in the wall at this time. They closed literally the day of filming and the house wasn't even done being painted. So we had to make the decision to not do anything that may jeopardize issues with the builder + insurance + legal
@@SPXLabs Yup, it just a suggestion that's all :) good work. Be careful of those Reolink Nvr's i have a client that has replaced 3 of them in 8 months :(
Well unfortunately freaking Ubiquiti doesn't have stock of anything ever so we were forced to branch out lol. UGH. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers on this one!
@@SPXLabs Lorex kit or Hikvision ( my only go to brands ) for clients. At home i run Hik cameras & Blueiris..
Didn’t go with Hikvision or other similar products due to ban by NDAA. Reolink is necessarily complaint but is also not on the ban List either. Additionally, iI'll be able to incorporate with HomeKit when the time comes.
Ohhh boy.. I sympathize. I had to terminate 15 cables this weekend, test, figure out what was wrong when it didn't work.. So time consuming and my fingers hurt from sliding down that plastic thing. I didn't cut them short like you did before putting the plastic holder before putting them into the terminator.. I guess I'll try that next time, maybe save me the extra effort... Those WIFI wall plates are awesome.. Those female to female keystone are amazing, no need to punch-in wires..
Lol yeah it can be rough. My fingers were pretty tender after leaving that day. I’ve always cut em short. Just easier for me to work with. Idk I think I prefer punch down still. Female to female is great for changing around often but man. Making those ends was not fun lol.
@@SPXLabs LOL!! It's my first time and I'll think I'll remember the pain for a long time haha.. I don't think I would be standing in line for a job as a network cable terminator guy... NAH!!! Forget it.. haha
lol yeah! I mean it’s not so bad at this scale. It could be a lot worse
Just an fyi, when a home has a prewired location in hardiplank like the patio, if they don't use a workbox, they'll attach it to a recessed contact and paint. You can see the contact when you look closely.
BTW, what are those gang boxes used for the Ethernet plates??
I’m sorry I don’t understand, can you rephrase
@@SPXLabs Sorry I explained that poorly.. I found it.. those are low voltage gang box. That is what I Was looking for, the only thing missing to add to the studs before I put on the drywall.
my network setup has rj45 on both ends
Good jobs. Am looking forward to see the multi-zone audio system u will be using to distribute audio through the house.
Thanks, still debating which company to go for receiver/amp but have selected brand of speakers. Fingers crossed it turns out as I imagine it.
@@lmprojects4351 dayton multiroom audio systems work fine with keypads and individual control. Looks to be great for home application
I agree, however I don’t want to run any key pads. Instead, I want to to be able to control via app on phone or tablet.
Dayton offer good systems. Its more friendly with pads. I also want to install them however shipment. Makes the cost hi.
Get a Dewalt gyro recharge screwdriver for wall plates, and other similar work. Best tool ever. PS - Add a Makita magnet to hold bits.
When the cable is mounted upside down the data gets flipped and everything comes out corrupted as it's in reverse 🤦♂️🤣
A crossover cable might be able to help in that case ;-)
Y'all are funny mofos.
Have a question, what if outsider plug ethernet cable into ports located outside will they get accsess to whole home ?
Technically yes. But that’s what Port Security is for
Two 50 or 60 feet runs
Labelling your cables with a sharpie at rough-in will save you the aggravation later on trying to find them etc.......but you now know that I'm sure. 😁
Yeah those dang contractors like playing games!
Which home audio did he go with in the end?
Polk audio
Legend says the smoke detector is still chirping....
Check out part 2 and confirm your suspicion ;)
did you fix your smoke detectors?
The house was still under construction. The smoke detectors were left on for the final inspection
@@SPXLabs hehe, sounded like they gave low battery warning sound
There is a “test mode” on some smoke detectors and they beep like that.
I had tried out one of these wallplate AP it didn't handle fast switching very well with my other TP-Link Ap
Stop moving around so much?
Maybe I'm wrong but at&t used a sfp fiber terminal feeding there modem and your switch has a sfp port.... why not just plug it into your switch?
The AT&T BGW320 does some sort of authentication, so you cannot by pass it as easily as that.
Great video. Cant wait for Part 2
Me neither
Kinda off topic what home audio system you doing
Not totally sure yet. Im bouncing between a couple companies. When I decide we will do an update video.
@@lmprojects4351 sounds good
Why were you putting male RJ45 connectors? And then female-female keystones? Wouldn't it be easier (and better) to just put female jacks (keystones) on both ends or a patch panel in the rack and keystones in the rooms?
Yes, I think it would. But that's what he wanted and was comfortable with and it's fine. Just a bit more effort but it's all good.
@@SPXLabs ok, nothing wrong with it.. Just asking 😊
I died a little when I showed up and realized it wasn't what was originally proposed lol. My hands were so tired! But whatever.
What would an empty house tour be without the chirping smoke detector?
I scrolled too far to find this comment.
Do you offer consulting or know anyone who offers consulting to design and spec the hardware for a new full home / home office network setup? Someone who knows the hardware inside out, who can make specific recommendations, and help support install.
How was your fingers after terminating all those wires…ouch !! Great job though 👍
The flesh was spongy and bruised.
How is it a new build and the damn smoke detector is beeping already
Typically in new construction, they are in test mode so that way during inspections, the inspectors can more easily verify they are working. The problem is, they let them be in test mode for weeks because lord knows when the inspections will actually happen.
@SPX Labs damn the house I just saw didn't have them in test mode. Must be a company thing for that specific house. But makes sense to have them ready
It could be. In Georgia and Alabama almost every house that I have been to does it, especially within the final weeks of the house being completed. Maybe it's area dependent too? Idk man.
Wow new home and the electrician or contractor couldn’t bother putting decora outlets and switches.
Lol yup! Wouldn’t be the first time either
Here in Miami decora is standard for a long time
If I wanted to hire someone to setup a system at my house who do I look/search for? Dumb question I know.
Like a home audio system? Or a security system? Or home network system? What kind of system?
@@SPXLabs sorry yes a home network system.
Probably a smart home installer, if you have one in your area. Otherwise, I'm not really sure. Most people wouldn't want to pay for this type of service.
which is why I’m researching:) appreciate the videos. I feel comfortable doing it on my own now. I’m just lazy that’s all. cheers
No I totally get it! I find comfort in letting pros deal with it too. So do a lot of people
This excites me
I recognize that BeQuiet driver ;)
I lost it in my attic!!! I’ll never find it. I’m really sad about it
That how my patch panel is rj45 in both ends much better quality in my Opinion.
It’s not terrible just not my thing. But it’s still nice IMO
Hey. Can I hire you to run a cat 6 for me? I have a homelab and several runs already installed, I just want to add one more. I live in Madison. reply here if you are interested.
Sooo where is part 2? XD
Not sure. Still waiting
They should have labeled your cables to make it easier for you
Amen to that
Closed on a home that needs new smoke alarm batteries.....I'd make the builder replace them
Pretty sure they are just in test mode
He put the AT&T gateway on its side. Lol. No service.
Jesse, what the f are you talking about
beep.............beep........ beep... lol change that battery! :)
not my job..... lol
New home but smoke detectors are beeping
Yes it’s because the smoke detectors are in test mode for the inspector.
No punch down block? Ouch
Didn’t really learn anything. Did not explain or show the work.
Uh……. yeah, that wasn’t the point of the video.
I’m annoyed AF that you used female to female keystones.
It's a bit annoying but honestly after going through it, it wasn't too big of a deal. I still prefer punch down. But I feel where you are coming from.
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That how my patch panel is rj45 in both ends much better quality in my Opinion.