# 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