Alex's New Minimal Home Network Tour: Gigabit Solar WiFi!
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- Alex's New Minimal Home Network Tour: Solar Gigabit WiFi! In today's episode, we look at Alex's home Network and take a tour around the core of the LAN, storage, wireless access points, and much more.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Solar & Batteries
1:48 - The Core Network
4:23 - SimpliSafe Message
6:03 - 60Ghz Wireless Bridge
8:11 - Outdoor WiFi & Shed Ethernet
9:34 - Alta WiFi 6 APs
11:29 - Final Thoughts/Tips - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
I've been watching you for years and will never get over how you pronounce Ethernet and router 😂
Nice setup bud, you just need to put a drip loop in your outside cable..
The only criticism I have on this DIY home network… 1) you should always broadcast 2.4 and 5ghz, printers and some older devices do not have the capability of 5ghz, same to say 5ghz does not broadcast as far as 2.4ghz. 2) running external cable outside the house is a no/no to me, weathering, could be cut by gardeners, or if your shed broken into they could have access to your home network (crazy to think but you never know) 4) you should always lock down those ports one each switch and allow specific IP’s and MAC addresses if there are switches dotted around outside, shed e.t.c. 5) please put equipment in a rack please, if anything goes wrong it should be easy for you to diagnose.
get an automatic transfer switch on there for Ecoflow, Battery voltage drops to 30%, switches to grid.
Have drip loops for any wires going into the house
Now this is the second time I’ve seen network gear mounted to wood studs 😂 great video
would be interested to see what you would do different?
@@TheNewryRFC What Alex did is a cool idea and works nothing wrong with the setup
Me personally would have put plywood backboard on and a network rack
@@MactelecomNetworksagree totally! as a company doing installs though, is there fire regs over POE equipment and fireproofing? I know now in the UK even fuse boxes now cant be plastic due to new regs. But again agree no dishing and im talking commercial not DIY
also big big fan, just never get to watch you lives due to time differences! keep up the great work
@@TheNewryRFC poe isn't as high current or voltage tbh
also it's technically low voltage so not the same regs for it
0:45 that solar panel could do with moving up to avoid the shaddow casting to get full benefit from the sun
The 'ghetto' part is not drilling the rack mounted gear in to wood, it's the shit cable management mate
You can gear up your old alarm system to send notifications by adding it into home assistant. Ypu can also get an ethernet dongle to set it up to your internet for live monitoring from services online for like 3 bucks a month
All that gear and valuables in the house! Only to have one of the worst alarm systems on the market 🤣
Fantastic video Alex! Always love a networking video! 😁
5:05 that Simplisafe keypad is great. It has lasted me like 4 years before the batteries finally died.
Story time, I accidentally triggered the alarm at the same time my phone died, missed their call and had police at my door. So it does work.
Love the rich boy turned “ghetto” theme in this vid, a new Alex? Seems so!
Good video Alex I may have missed it. I take it the network is set up as a mesh network?
You should never exclusively only broadcast 5ghz. Not only do you have some devices that don’t support it, but you also can run into issues with the signal going through walls. If you’re going to run only 5ghz, you’ll end up needing more AP’s.
what's wrong with more AP's if he's doing only 5ghz. also most devices support 5ghz now a days
@@brenisdank7097a lot of IoT devices don’t support 5ghz. And more AP’s means more money. You have to have more lines for each AP, and just more unnecessary devices on your network. Less AP if you just simply broadcast both bands at the same time lol
@@ImTaranyep.. makes absolutely no sense
@@brenisdank7097no they don’t lol. A lot of IoT stuff only supports 2.4
@@brenisdank7097 most iot devices don't support 5ghz at all
Bro I beg you tidy the cabling up
I work for Virgin as a tech, the business hubs have a SIM card slot for O2, if you wanted.
As far as I can tell, the chita’s don’t have them built in (I’m using one as a bridge)
The Chitas dont have a sim card slot inside them, they use the USB port on the back of the hub that a sim card usb stick goes into.
love the solar idea, would be interested to know why you didn't go Unifi for the APs though and have one ecosystem. Also don't rely on silicone for drip runs always loop cables below your hole for external points. If you want, its your house :)
Great video alex !!, what stand is that? can you link it, thanks
100 Megabit in the Uplink just amazing,here in Germany i can max get 1 Gig Down and 50 Megabit in the Upload over Coax 😢
Hey there, how come you didn't use Ubiquiti for the wifi internally
can you do a detailed video on your isp do you still have it?
How much battery backup does the solar power supply have built in and how long will it power the network without sun.
I'm not keen on that so called ran of sola you just got them panels on the roof no rail no bracket bit of wind and that could go flying and I used to do sola and know what can happen to loose sola panels and u hope that don't hurt any1 as this video is proof no bracket or rail
Why are you using Alta APS's and not from Ubiquiti? Than you have two different controllers running?
I think it’s because in one of his previous videos reviewing the Alta he found them faster than the Ubiquiti APS
alta aps are kinda cool honestly. they had a feature where it'll broadcast one ssid and will assign the device to whatever vlan you choose depending on which password you enter.
Alta APs are better according to him
em burton good luck fella
"Ghetto" while laughing in Ubiquiti
Think you’ll find it’s a 19th century house as it was built in the 1800’s 😉
Cable spaghetti nightmare!
In the loft is a daft idea on a hot day and what if a fire with the backup batteries
Don't get hot days in the UK lol...
@@THEDADDY7770 what? Is that ignoring the mad heat wave we literally just had?
I agree. My loft gets hot enough to thermal throttle hardware so I settled for under the stairs where it's nice and cool.
OK OK one week a year lol...
@@takeguard
@@THEDADDY7770Here in the South it's been sunny for months. Even in October I dont need to wear a coat outside.
Drip loop on external cables!
Openreach haha?
You should make the loft where you network is sci tech style makr it look cool ! 👌😁
another banger from Alex 🔥🔥
What is Efffernet?
And a root-er?
Has dual wan become less of a dumpster fire on UniFi lately? Last time i tried it you had to arse around with ssh to edit config files to make it work and couldn't use multiple external IPs
Filmed on the one day each year when the sun comes out in the UK.
Noticed no drop loop with the network cable going into your studio.
Isn't it a drip loop?
Alex, what are the max temperatures that you get in your loft? I've been thinking of putting together my own networking setup in my own loft, but I'm worried about the operating temperatures since it can get rather high during summer.
@6:32 When it rains, all then water that travels down the cable will end up directly in the wall....No clips also, looks bad. I didn't see a UPS also on this equipment in the 'studio', so when the power goes out.. This section of the network also?
that's exactly what i've thought
A wooden rack isn't that bad of an idea... I have a wooden shelf not used right now and have my switches and servers on another shelf nearby sitting horizontally on it but now this has me thinking of using this shelf as a rack instead of my actual 25U rack.
this guy is a meme
I Alxs was looking forward to seeing if you had a Video out on the S24 ultra if not everyblessing to U
Sorry, but please take some pride in your RJ45 terminations if you are sharing on TH-cam as there's multiple examples of how not to crimp/terminate RJ45 in this video. For example, in the shed the cable sheath is outside of the RJ45 connector. You are sharing sub-quality 'how-to' examples to your subscribers!
does solar work fine fully
Since the last time I saw you and a video I purchased a 3 bedroom house brand new I can’t get a great internet provider but have a wireless internet through T-Mobil I’m not sure I can run network cable through the house if I do I don’t know if it would do any good being a wireless internet but what do you think
you can still run cable.
Just need a sim card router which will give you a couple of RJ45 ports, run the cable through the house into 10/100/1000 switches. I'm running 5G mobile internet in a ZTE MC801A router with an RJ45 cable running downstairs and one into my office, which are both plugged into switches for any wired connections.
+1@@TrevM0nkey
Brilliant setup, fascinating watch. FYI you're pronouncing Ethernet wrong.
What you mean about mikrotik ?
CAT8 Ethernet patch cable up to 2000MHz
porque quiere tanto wifi este hombre, ya tiene el mejor internet siempre pa que quiere más
Alex, where do you get your cable from?
The patch cables are from Ubiquiti
What type of Microphone do you use, are insane
Why havent you got a full solar/battery setup for all your electricity needs ... What you have is a poor £ to watt ratio.
Quick question. In your opinion what us the best wifi mesh system to get with Google fiber. I currently am having connection issues with my router being on the first floor and my gaming room being upstairs. I have 1Gig internet but I believe I am in a dead zone of the house. I get great upload and download but my internet on games has a lot of packet loss.
don't get a mesh system just get an access point put it on your room and then run a cable to it. Mesh systems split the available local bandwidth so you might get lower speeds than your paying
I have Netgear Orbi. Well worth it
@@giannisd961 depends on the mesh system
some do a separate backhaul between them on another frequency which helps with speeds
Only thing I disagree is that you should only have 5ghz as some devices still only accept 2.4ghz like some wireless printers
Also a lot of smart home devices simply don't work with a 5GHz band
Also the range of a 2.4ghz is longer (but slower) so sometimes for in a back garden it's a option because of the range (also cheaper than running a cable or buying a new access point)
why did you ditch the ubiquiti APs
Wow, I'm really impressed with Alex's new minimal home network tour! The fact that it's powered by solar energy makes it even more intriguing. It's great to see people utilizing sustainable energy sources for their everyday needs.
And not to mention, the gigabit WiFi is definitely a game-changer! Having a fast and reliable internet connection is crucial in today's digital age, and it seems like Alex has nailed it with this setup.
Overall, this tour showcases how technology can be integrated seamlessly into our homes while minimizing clutter. Kudos to Alex for creating such an efficient and eco-friendly home network!
Looks great but puzzled.... You mention you have 650Mbps download speed from Virgin. At 12:47 you shows 710+? Where is this addtional bandwidth coming from? Is the some dual/combined Internet or LAN?
Virgin Media you get 10% more download speed than what you pay for. Pay for 350mbps get 385. Pay for 650mbps get 715 ect.
That is likely the speed to the AP not internet speed, when the test continued in that clip it shows 70-80mb thats the internet speed.
@@traininsanefitness14 huh, the first speed is download, the second speed is upload 🤦♂
@@EpicXProtocol It is called QOS/COS: they guarantee 650Mbps out of the 750. Assume you and your neighbour are connected to same network node and you both start a download, both will get 650Mbps. If your neighbour goes to sleep and you are the only one, the neighbour does not use his bandwidht, so you are allowed to use part of his
@@RealLordythats not how it works at all. And in the video he says he pays for a 650mbps connection. VM offer a 10% uplift on their broadband service depending on what package you choose.
I take it you've got a smoke detector in the loft right
have you tried starlink yet? and why alta instead if Ubqity wireless domes??
It’s ridiculously expensive
@@StealthyDrake12 starlink?
Because he is sponsered
One question: why didn't you use ubiquiti's APs?
He was using them before then for better speeds he swapped them with Alta APs
@@akshajhuialta aps are crap imo I’ve tested them in my house and there no good also in customers houses swapped back to UniFi never let me down once you can find stock 😂
Which AP's are you using from Unfi?@@Lewis4568
The central station/ monitoring company is supposed to alert you. OR you can get the app for your existing system. Simplisafe is not great in terms of actual security.
damn people are kinda rough on the comments today
The loft is gonna get too hot for the equipment especially in the summer.... i would look at some kind of cooling up there
The VP700EILCD UPS has rated operating temp of 0-40'C which a UK loft might exceed during the summer
6:20 Which model of MikroTik is that ?
Must be Mikrotik 60Ghz Wireless Wire. He installed it in other video
@@annettehanshaw8005 Oh found it thank you so much
You need to up your game on cable management. Very poor.
He did set ghetto setup so cable management is out of the question too ig
What modem did you use to convert the coax?
It’s supplied by Virgin Media as part of the data contract and is branded to Virgin.
That wasn't the question?
I have virgin myself, planning to get a UDM Pro & am looking for good docsis 3.1 modems
@@OfficialyMax - misunderstood, apoloiges
It’s a Hitron modem, supplied by Virgin Media to business customers
@@OfficialyMaxif you have virgin then you cant use the coax to plug into a different docsis modem. It has to be plugged into the Virgin Media provided modem.
is it better to use wifi 6AC or wifi 6AX?
Isn't AX the only option for WiFi 6? I thought AC was WiFi 5.
@@jamescollins6085 they throw around so many wifi 6 terms without explaining the difference between 2.4ghz and 5ghz they are the bands on the wifi 6 routers AC is early wifi 6 and AX is more recent wifi 6, as far as i know early wifi 6 AC is slower than wifi 6 AX and they both have 2.4ghz as well as 5ghz bands but that could just be a usa thing and not a uk thing
I don’t see how you protect your antennas from lightning strikes or any power surges from inside the house.
You don’t need to
I wouldn't use the word 'Renewable'. Wrong choice of words.
Wait does this mean you’re not using your wisp anymore
No more WISP videos??
I’m the first person here again
Love your channel
Yo
This is definitlly not how you power them..
Hello, can I get a bit of help from anyone living in the UK?
My friend looking for a new internet provider and I found a lot of bad review about virgin media. What are your experience with them?
ive never had any problems with them. there will always be bad reviews. its not good dwell on them or let them change your mind completely
Thank you for the answer. Do you get the advertised speed? My friend currently has a 70 mb internet. But they offer 250mb one which would be good.@@Kaz
@@Lewis4568dont see how you could be getting 890mbps upload as Virgin Media dont do that kind of speed. Not even on a residential full fibre to the property network. Unless you’re paying for a leasedline?
Bro, I seriously don’t get all the hate haha bunch of jealous losers that can be living life but instead come here to hate. Imagine living such a pathetic life. Do you man! I like the setup!
I thought this was a smart home tour for some reason, I misread the title
4:30 everything is old in the U.K though 😬
Curiosity not criticism: why APs and not wired backhaul mesh nodes?
I do not know these APs do they mesh? I have 27 Ubi APs about half mesh and its hit and miss but its for a warehouse.
@@TheNewryRFC APs are best if you want to segregate your network I believe. APs and mesh nodes are both wired back to the router directly
@@joshieporrittsorry I meant this brand of AP, I have no first hand exp of it
@@TheNewryRFC Alex is using Alta Labs APs (a new player in the space). He did a separate video on them in June and yes they do mesh 😃
@@DallinKauffmanthanks, do you use them? just wondering advantages over Uni kit? Maybe the video covers this....
Hey, we want ISP business video...❤❤❤
In Australia the "Rooter" means having sex lol. i.e. you wanna root? lol
Why are you always praying 🙏
Because he is watching Tim Cook all the time.
The cable mamagement is shocking. External cabling not cleated, solor panels loose, cables just hanging not tidy, comms unit drilled to wood. Bit of pride in your work, especially if its your property youd go the extra extra mile.
I hope this guy stays indoors when its windy outside..
I know it is just the accent, but 'rooter' and 's-er-net' just kill me.
So basically your just hating on how us british pronounce certain words.. you Americans do the same so?
so never passed your mind that server and network racks are design in such a way to prevent fire expansion, right? Never thought of that?
That is utter bs. Racks are what they are for standardization on how to put as much as possible equipment in as little place as possible. You are confusing with the ROHS standard: that is to prevent racks emitting smoke and hazardeous stuff when being in a fire. But that is only applicable in datacenters. There do exist racks that prevent fire to sprread when HW catches fire. But in that case you talk about fully closed racks. This is even not common in the industry (Industry mostly uses racks with meshed doors to allow ambient cooling, which is more efficient than on the spot rack cooling). Your reply shows that you are not at all into real field engineering or datacenter building.
@@RealLordy You answered yourself "racks with meshed doors", now go and look for meshed stoves, and watch physics unfold, your reply shows that you are not at all into science, engineering and data-center building.
@@ZachariasEnislidis Guess you never were in a datacenter, right? And not that it matters, but I am an engineer (not self proclaimed, but with an actual degree in engineering) Meshed racks are used in (smaller) environments where ambient cooling is sufficient to keep all the equipment cool. Another application of racks with meshed doors is the use of those racks in cold corridors in the datacenter: equipment in the rack is installed such way that for all equipment the air intake is at the same side of the rack. That side is located in a cold corridor (litterally a corridor where temperature is kept at max. 16 to 17 degrees Celsius) to ensure consistent flow of cold air in the equipment. The side of the rack that has the exhaust side of the equipment is called the hot corridor. They do this this way to reduce the cooling cost as it is much more efficient from cooling perspective. This kind of setup is only possible with racks with meshed doors. In fact: you will seldom see datacenters with racks with fully closed doors as there is no way you can guarantee that the equipment is consistently cooled as you depend either on fans on the top of the rack to pull air coming from below the rack. Fans fail and your equipment is toast.
Furthermore, what you say ( makes no sense as this would mean that the rack is air tight. No rack is ever air tight as how would you cool the equipment? Without proper cooling, a rack full of equipment would end up in almost an oven (60 to 70 degrees Celsius) in no time.
The racks you talk about are the ones that have steel doors at the side and steel or glass doors in front and back. But you forget that the bottom of the rack is completely open and that such racks have one or two big fans at the top pulling cold air through the racks. In case of any fire in the rack, those fans would blast all toxic smoke through the air (toxic smoke is prevented only by ensuring that all equipment is compliant to the ROHS standard). Besides being inefficient, this is another reason why you wont find many racks with full doors in datacenters...
I would advice to get some courses in datacenter and rack design before assuming people are not into sciences...
@@ZachariasEnislidis Google "When to use racks with meshed doors in a datacenter" and one of the first links you find states that when you have a rack filled to the top with equipment, it is strongly advised to use racks with meshed doors... When using fully closed racks, you have to make sure that the side of the rack containing the intake vents of the equipment only has cool air, and the side for exhaust is fully seperated from it. Meaning: put blanks in those rack units that are not used. Otherwise you mix hot and cold air and reduce the efficiency of the cooling. I am not sure to which kind of physics and engineering principles you refer to state that the only good racks are fully closed racks. But based on all of your statements and comparisons with a meshed stove, I am quite sure you are not a datacenter engineer. I am not a datacenter engineer either, but I am involved in the design of (small) datacenters for a living and colleagues of mine actually are datacenter engineers who know all the physics behind the design. So unless you give me some valid articles stating explicitly that for safety reasons only closed server racks are adviseable.... Just do your homework instead of pulling off into a rant. The choice of a rack is dependent on design requirements, environmental requirements, equipment specifications and requirements and most important: what kind of cooling capacity is already available. If you have a giant airco cooling the room, closed racks are useless. If your rack is sitting in an uncooled attick however, you definitively go for a design with a closed rack for which you foresee dedicated cooling straight into the rack. There is simply no one fits all solution to this. It requires analysis and engineering.
By the way: one thing I need to thank you for... the comparison of a rack with meshed rack doors with a meshed stove... This is one I am going to use in the future as a prime example on how NOT to look at a rack with equipment. Hilarious 🤣😂🤣
who tf says ethernet like that....
usually people who've no idea about technology.
Alex, what can you do to get fast internet if you can’t get bt or virgin to the hosue ? What’s the other option ? Starlink ? Or what else ? Hell @techflow
if you live in the UK, you can get 5G home broadband from Three for £20 a month. If you have 5G in your area. I get 500mb down with it