34 lines
1.3 KiB
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34 lines
1.3 KiB
Markdown
# Requirements
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* Internet access
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* DHCP
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* DNS
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* Robust backup of files, photos, media, etc
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* Secure, private access to data and services on the LAN from devices on the LAN and on the public internet
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* Audio and video media
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* File sharing (WebDAV)
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* System administration tools for remote access, monitoring, etc
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# Design
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## Network Infrastructure
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The family network is a standard home LAN over Ethernet and WiFi, connected to the public Internet through Verizon FiOS.
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Components of the network infrastructure:
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* 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.
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* Mikrotik RB5009 Ethernet router
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* Mikrotik hAPax3 WiFi access point
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* Cisco/Linksys WiFi router configured in bridge mode to act as a WiFi access point (in Evan's room)
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* Category 6 Ethernet cabling providing the following Ethernet drops:
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* Downstairs office
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* Upstairs office
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* Evan's room
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* Living room drop 1: entertainment stack under the main TV
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* Living room drop 2: corner near the fireplace
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* Ethernet switches as needed to provide wired Ethernet connectivity to additional devices
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* On the main rack in the basement
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* In Evan's room
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* Behind the entertainment stack in the living room
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