Network/Reboot

Taking notes for creating a new network as part of the Sudo Room Reboot, including upgrading to a bigger space!

Plan

In order to focus on good service and user experience, will plan to first deploy a "bootstrapped" wireless network, then plan and coordinate a proper wired network.

Phase 1: Bootstrapped Wireless Network

In this phase, the focus will be on wireless network service with one powerful wireless router, set up wherever the internet connection is. We'll extend the network by using wireless repeaters that have ethernet interfaces. We'll be able to take the broadcast network from the primary router, repeat it to other parts of the building with these repeaters, and ultimately connect switches to the repeaters' ethernet interfaces to extend the network throughout the building.

Wishlist

• 1 - Really powerful wireless router
• ~10 - Wireless Access Points (APs)
• ~5 - Low-power Switches

Phase 2: Proper Wired Network

As soon as a basically functioning and stable bootstrapped wireless network is deployed, we will begin the next phase, deploying a proper wired network for the whole building. The emphasis will be on modularity, reliability, maintainability, quality materials, and forward-thinking design of the network that will definitively meet the practical needs of the building by providing ubiquitous network connectivity.

Once this network is functional, we'll simply add wireless access points to replace the bootstrapped wireless network.

Wishlist

• 1 - Telecom rack https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/23-inch_rack#23-inch_rack
• 1 - Server rack https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_rack
• 1-2 - 48-port patch panel (or equivalent) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_panel
• 1 - Switch cabinet / Enclosure https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enclosure_(electrical)
• Cables
  • 5,000 ft - Ethernet cable https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_cable
    • Seeking CAT6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAT6
    • Avoiding, but will accept CAT5 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAT5
  • 100 - Patch cables for users (min. 6 ft) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_cable
  • 100 - Patch cables for patch panel (min 3 ft) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_cable
• Connectors
  • Consider sourcing from Panduit Products http://www.panduitproducts.com/
  • Any RJ45 Connectors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RJ45_(telecommunications)#RJ45
    • Good for good quality and standardization
  • Any RJ45 Jacks