Learn how to retrofit modern networking into an existing house! We talk the basics, create ethernet cable drops, and install WiFi access points.
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Gear shown in this video:
UniFi Dream Machine Pro - http://snazzy.fm/udmpro
UniFi Switch PRO 24 PoE - http://snazzy.fm/uswpro
UniFi nanoHD Access Point - http://snazzy.fm/nanohd
UniFi In-Wall HD Access Point - http://snazzy.fm/iwhd
UniFi FlexHD Access Point - http://snazzy.fm/flexhd
UniFi Protect G4-PRO Camera - http://snazzy.fm/g4pro
UniFi Protect G4 Doorbell - http://snazzy.fm/g4door
Klein crimping tool - https://geni.us/QDL1c
Klein punch down tool - https://geni.us/VfV42r
Klein cable tester (cheap) - https://geni.us/3SbAzU
Klein cable tester (with screen) - https://geni.us/dz0Q
Klein cable tester (fancy) - https://geni.us/VDLFFX
Klein cable tester (extremely fancy) - https://geni.us/rAGvok
Cat6 cable CMR - https://geni.us/bgZg17Q
Cat6 cable CMX - https://geni.us/A0fGUpV
Cat6 keystones - https://geni.us/EB4qVv
Cat6 connectors (pass-through) - https://geni.us/8OyVDb
Cat6 connectors (standard) - https://geni.us/d8fHQx
Ideal cable jacket stripper - https://geni.us/Sg67
Ideal electrician's scissors (amazing) - https://geni.us/svDJClq
Klein electrician's scissors (also amazing) - https://geni.us/7CfDZD
Pulling line - https://geni.us/sIHzyj
Flexible auger bit I like (3/8") - https://geni.us/4UDTbJ8
Flexible auger bit I like (3/4") - https://geni.us/JoY4YG0
Flexible auger bit I hate - https://geni.us/fELEfjL
Flexible bit placement tool - https://geni.us/lzHBh
Milwaukee M18 cordless hammer drill (ugh, so good) - https://geni.us/fXffP

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In this episode, we talk about how I decided to retrofit my 129-year-old house with modern networking. I walk you through the difference between a modem, router, and wi-fi access point, why mesh networks like Google WiFi and Eero don't always yield the best results, the benefits to having wired, RJ45 ethernet in your house wherever you possibly can, and I put it throughout my house! I show how to add new cable drops to your home, how to plan cable runs, how to run a centralized server/network center, gear that you may want to consider using, where to put your wifi access points and more! I show you how to terminate an ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector, tips for stripping cable and using a crimper, how to use a punch-down tool to utilize keystone jacks, and how to verify your wiring is correct using a cable tester. Come join the fun!