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Tag: Networking

  • Pi-Hole on duty

    Pi-Hole on duty

    BeeStation, CGU and Raspberry Pi 5 in the Prionman 5.

    The Raspberry Pi 5 has come to the setup and Pi-Hole is on duty. So far it has been a little easier than I thought I would be. Ignore the cables. Cable management is not my specialty. I think it looks right at home with the CGU and next to the BeeStation. Next step getting it utilized more with other projects.

    Next Project setting up a Windows 11 PC for Dockerized container projects. But before that I have to replace a failing/old external hard drive for backup.

    Just wish I was more knowledgeable in the stuff. I want to begin to learn Hugo for static websites. If anyone has any good suggestions on where to start please let me know.

    Hope everyone had a great weekend. I know I did getting things accomplished. One down and more to go.

  • Network upgrades almost done

    Network upgrades almost done

    I finally purchased the last little bit of gear for my prosumer setup from Unifi. So everything should be upgraded and done for the next 5 to 10 years by the end of August 2024. I am looking forward to completing it and having all Unifi network gear. So far it has been good and I am learning alot.

    Next project putting my Raspberry Pi 5 together with the neat miniPC case I bought and getting Pi-Hole up and running. Still thinking about UnBound too.

    Well have a great weekend everyone and thanks for going on this networking journey with me.

  • Network Upgrades

    Today I spent almost the entire day upgrading my network cable in the attic and setting up for bringing a backup internet connection online. While upgrading the network, I thought I had Cat5e Cable in the attic. It turned out to be Cat 5 and my Dad and myself installed it in 1995 almost 30 years ago. So now I have Cat 6 and I ran two lines with my dad’s help and then made my own keystone Cat 6 jacks for the first time. A lot of people might ask why Cat 6, not 6A, or 7, or even 8. Well, I chose Cat 6 because it should be fine for my needs and I watched several videos that Cat 7 or 8 are not official specs.

    There were a few hiccups on the way but it is done. Now I just have to set up my TP-Link Omada Router and turn my Wifi5 Netgear Orbi and Satellite into Access Points.

    I will eventually upgrade the Access Points but I am taking this one thing at a time. I already have a backup internet connection. Frontier Fiber 500/500 is my main internet connection. Spectrum stopped by my house a few weeks ago and offered me a deal I could not refuse. 300/10 for 19.99 for 2 years. So I figured since I am working from home 3 times a week and while Frontier Fiber has been reliable it has gone down a few times in the almost 2 years I have had it. So for that amount, it was worth having as an insurance policy.

    Finally, things are lining up and I have been learning a lot lately. WordPress, how to make keystone jacks. Hopefully more exciting things and news coming.