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+# Requirements
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+* 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