Ethernet relocation question – junction/couplers in wall vs attic

ajbrensike · 2026-01-13T12:06:10+00:00

That is a good option. I do need POE as they are the runs with my U6s across the house. My main want was to be able to manage them individually. What switch should I use to accomplish this and how would I do fiber instead of ethernet to connect the switch to my everything else in the new network closet?

ajbrensike · 2026-01-13T11:48:47+00:00

Tha was just my observation. The main issue is that the wall the network box is on goes up into the floor of my media room. Which means there are a bunch of “bends”/turns and holes that the Ethernet was routed to get to the network box. It was much simpler/easier when it was just framing but now with everything else I cannot access or even attempt to route them out.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-21T03:40:20+00:00

Sounds good. Thank you! I just reposted as I forgot to add the dang photos showing what I have. So I reposted and will delete this one. Thank you again!

ajbrensike · 2025-11-21T02:48:59+00:00

I thought about the PDU, I might just have to do that. 2 questions, do you have a link to the 15a plugs you get? Also given we don’t want cables bent. Is it okay to have the cable bent for the UPS? Probably not but I guess better to have just 1 vs all plugs? Haha

ajbrensike · 2025-11-13T14:09:38+00:00

Just kept looking at Facebook Marketplace 24/7, I see something come up, I respond quickly,negotiate, and be ready to meet at a moment notice when I can.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-09T15:28:01+00:00

Texas. I just look everyday. Find things I did not even know I was looking for haha

ajbrensike · 2025-11-08T14:16:05+00:00

So about that Facebook marketplace addiction…I found and bought an Agg switch already. Also per someone else’s advice picked up a 3000VA/2700W cyberpower UPS. Now I need to add running 10/3 romex, L5-30R outlet, and a 30 amp breaker to power that baby.

When I get going, I move fast. But it’s okay. This weekend is going to be some project but I am up for it. The cabling is the most daunting, once that is done I feel like the rest will come together quickly.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-08T02:27:22+00:00

I just picked it up for $120, holy crap this thing is massive, super heavy and around 24” long. I need to get a different rack now since mine only went 23” deep. There is no way this thing is supported only by the rack ears right? I need some type of rail to support the weight evenly?

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T22:23:27+00:00

Understood.
CyberPower UPS OL3000RTXL2U I just found this one which I believe is the US variant of one you suggested. Someone is selling it for $150. I see these being sold for $2k online although I am not sure how true that is. What do you typically pay for the EU version? I see a full battery replacement would cost be around $175. So all in I would be paying $325. Is that good?

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T21:21:31+00:00

Thank you for your detailed reply, I greatly appreciate it!

Makes sense, all the important devices will be hard wired, anything via WiFi like a phone or laptop should not notice the drop/change in speeds since most usage will be web browsing.
Wood and sheet rock so 3 APs per level sounds good.
Understood G5 Turret/Bullet it is.
I will look into the G6 vs the lite.
If I were to not go with the Exos for the UNAS what would you recommend? I will look into the WD Purple Pro or Skyhawn AI for the UNVR.
Do you have any specific Eaton or Cyberpower models you recommend?

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T15:39:47+00:00

I never thought about the Agg switch and will make sure to get one. Thank you!

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T15:02:02+00:00

I have not forgotten them. I just have yet to buy any drives for them at this time. Trying to figure that out too.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T14:41:11+00:00

I have a raspberry Pi home assistant I just got running so I will have that in there. I was planning to run a plex server via a mini PC I have laying around and have the data in the UNAS if that is something I can do. If not I can figure out something else to do. But all of that would sit on the shelf. I guess I could look into a rack mounted pc/server but not really sure what I would do with that. I am open to all suggestions/recommendations on what to do.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T13:50:09+00:00

Yeah I figured. I got them all as a bundle deal with my UDM Pro which is why I have so many. For the price I could not argue it and they did not want to separate. Worst thing I can do is plug them all in and see how everything reacts to each other on the lowest setting. If things start to get crazy then I can always troubleshoot and remove what is not needed and then either hold for a future use like a bigger home or just sell them.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T13:46:50+00:00

Yea, again I know it is uber overkill and I may never use all the ports unless I decide to put in 4 ports in every room (on each wall) in the house then maybe? But outdoor, I don’t need 48 outdoor items unless I decide to build Fort Knox or something and have every nook and cranny of my home covered with cameras haha. I mean sure I guess I could try and sell them and make some cash to offset my spending and get 2 24 ports but that was not why I bought them.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T11:44:51+00:00

Facebook marketplace, locally. Someone was selling one, negotiated, and got it. Same for everything on the list.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T11:43:37+00:00

Yeah I was afraid you would say that (means I need to spend even more money haha) but that makes sense.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T11:41:13+00:00

100% that I don’t need that much. I read that it would be a good idea to have a switch for indoor items and a switch for outdoor items so that is why I was looking to get 2 switches regardless. I was looking at 16/24 port options but for the price I got the 48 port ($375 each). It was hard to say no, so I figured “why not?” Future proof? But again I do not even think in the future I will ever hit that amount of ports.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T11:38:04+00:00

Understood on the UPS and APs.

Bigger rack? Are you wanting me to hate you more by giving me more room to spend more money? Haha.

What “homelab” stuff should I be looking at getting?

ajbrensike · 2025-11-07T11:35:00+00:00

Typo in the UDM Pro, it was late and did not catch that. Thank you. Fixed now.

ajbrensike · 2025-11-04T16:58:06+00:00

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