--- -ray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Sun, 21 Nov 2004, John Hebert wrote:
> > The problem is that I don't want a bunch of cables
> > going from the router back into the wall to feed
>
> Is it that you don't want the wires at all, or don't
> have/want the
> time/money/hassle needed to make it look
> professional?
I was initially considering moving the switch and
router to the living room, which is in a central
location and would be the logical point to branch off
to the other rooms in the house, but would be butt
ugly.
> You mentioned
> moving the DSL modem close to where Bell lines enter
> the house.
Actually Eatel. :)
> This is a good spot to terminate wiring.
>
> If there's no closet there to use, mount a small
> shelf or metal cabinet
> high on the wall, in the corner where wall meets
> ceiling. Shelf/cabinet
> needs to be big enough for DSL modem, router, and
> DMZ switch. Patch panel
> is optional, but looks good. Punch a few holes in
> the ceiling to run
> cat5/power through. If there's any slack just push
> it up into the ceiling
> out of sight.
I had initially considered this idea, but the DSL
termination point is across a closed-in garage, so
there will be multiple (6) cat5e runs in the attic
across it. :P Not fun. However, it would be the
simplest layout and may add some value to the house.
The alternative would be to run an even longer cable
to my office and use that as that as my equipment
closet, but that could be messy and not as adaptable
to another owner.
> The shelf would work and is mostly out of sight, but
> a wall mounted
> cabinet is ideal since nothing would be visible.
> Alarm companies do this
> to hide their wiring and electronics. Cabinet needs
> to be ventilated.
> Downside is, for troubleshooting, you may have to
> climb on a chair and
> open the cabinet to check LEDs of equipment. But
> i'd still rather climb
> on a chair than climb in the attic to check on
> things.
Good points. I realize I need to adapt to my
particular situation and architecture. I'll probably
go with a shelf as you recommended. Trying to move the
computers and hardware out of my office anyway.
Thanks!
John
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