From f1a94c4f16f68aba02cab7758362efb0459697d8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christopher Jones Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:33:30 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add readme for design notes --- design/readme.md | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+) create mode 100644 design/readme.md diff --git a/design/readme.md b/design/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f5cf4ad --- /dev/null +++ b/design/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# Requirements + +* Internet access + * DHCP + * DNS +* Robust backup of files, photos, media, etc +* Secure, private access to data and services on the LAN from devices on the LAN and on the public internet +* Audio and video media +* File sharing (WebDAV) +* System administration tools for remote access, monitoring, etc + +# Design + +## Network Infrastructure + +The family network is a standard home LAN over Ethernet and WiFi, connected to the public Internet through Verizon FiOS. + +Components of the network infrastructure: + +* Verizon Optical Network Terminal (ONT). The ONT is owned and managed by Verizon; further technical detail is unavailable. The ONT is connected to the main Ethernet router (RB5009) via Ethernet cable. +* Mikrotik RB5009 Ethernet router +* Mikrotik hAPax3 WiFi access point +* Cisco/Linksys WiFi router configured in bridge mode to act as a WiFi access point (in Evan's room) +* Category 6 Ethernet cabling providing the following Ethernet drops: + * Downstairs office + * Upstairs office + * Evan's room + * Living room drop 1: entertainment stack under the main TV + * Living room drop 2: corner near the fireplace +* Ethernet switches as needed to provide wired Ethernet connectivity to additional devices + * On the main rack in the basement + * In Evan's room + * Behind the entertainment stack in the living room