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