The BRAINS of my Smart Home!! (Installing a Network Rack)

My smart home network closet has gotten out of control! Today I'm finally going to fix it up and give it some TLC. I'll be installing a network rack to house and organize all of my smart home hubs and devices. I'll show you everything I'm currently using in my smart home and how it's all connected.

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Video Chapters:
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1:07 Netgear Orbi Wifi 6E - Sponsor
3:04 My Network Closet (Before)
4:26 Installing the Rack
5:40 Network Rack Tour
12:12 Other Connected Devices
13:45 Final Thoughts

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[JacksonCampbell]

11:53 Took me a second to figure out what he was saying to use that for, then realized this here was pure gold. What an idea.

[vporf]

Hello, the Synology has the auto power on when supply issue is fixed

You will find it into, settings, Hardware and power

When this function is enabled, the system will boot up automatically after getting power source supply if the system shuts down abnormally because of power failure.
Enable Power Recovery function
Ticking the box brings the unit back online following a power outage.

[oxymoron]

This is the perfect video for someone like me. I have been looking around the YouTube world for ideas on my future setup and I just keep seeing setup's that have like $20k worth of Ubiquiti gear with like hundreds of dollars worth of LED's on the rack. I'm glad to see more brands, options and ideas being shown to the every day Joe like myself. Thanks for the upload.

[uniqueflh]

Very cool Shane! Always nice to see a properly organized equipment area...Makes things SO much easier in the event troubleshooting is needed.

Thanks for the overview!

[isidrosalido]

You should connect the orbi satellite directly to the 2.5gbe port on the orbi router not to the 1gbe switch

[UltralifeTech]

Great setup! You need a UPS! It’ll save you in the event of a power outage. You don’t even need a rack-mount one. Connect the USB to the Synology for a safe shutdown if power goes out for too long

[yezzirrr]

Hi great vid! Thinking of doing the same thing with my closet. Just wondering what’s the depth measurement of your closet. Just want to see the rack will my closet (mine is just a hair under 2ft). Thanks

[Inmysightstarget]

I got you did not just mount it to the dry wall it won't hold with just thoese screws you used they will pull threw the drywall I'm surprised it has not happened yet with the weight of the rack alone ... You definitely have ticking time bomb for that to fall off the wall other then that great setup I would have got a floor rack if you don't have studs to screw into it's to risky

[gjheydon]

Your synology can be configured to power on when automatically. But when freshly installed this is not enabled. I have the same model and I have this configured to turn when the power is restored.

[SteveHinrichs]

I have server rack envy. You are motivating me to go clean up my router area. They want $1, 500 for the Orbi router? That is insane.

[bbruce]

Wish I could do this, but living in a post war home with wire mesh and plaster walls, a closet is like a Wi-Fi blocking vault! However, I do have the Orbi AX11000 router that you are featuring. It’s expensive as hell, but I love it! For me, it’s worth every penny!

[Ced]

Very Nice!! I installed a CCTV POE System and Ran All The Wires Through The Attic and Down To A Closet. With A 27 inch Monitor.

[MrSmoothcriminal]

Great kit, What are the plates to connect your network switch to the cabinet?

[ScottJacobsRealtor]

Very happy with our (older) Orbi mesh WiFi setup. Best thing we did a few years back.

[walberg]

I saw that you were enthusiastic about the Thinka, (I just don't understand how you use it in America because the frequency is different there) What I'm curious about, and I may have already asked something similar about other tubes of yours: If you have an outlet that not only switches, but can also measure current, does it also work in Apple Home (or of course Homedash or the like)?

[guilhermeds.dev_]

$1.499, 00 for a Home router is insane 🤯

[inelonwetrust]

Nicely done! Pig tails was something I’ve never heard of. Simple but brilliant!

[philipgray]

great video. Is it possible to have the modem in say the garage, then run an ethernet cable from modem to router+switch in a comms room elsewhere in house?

[osh]

Setup looks great. I initially thought about doing this but was worried about signal issues with my hubs

[henrijoelnk]

Very simple and clean setup. I am very surprise on the reason you are using a switchBot for Synology. Setting allow you to restart in case of power failure and your can use WOL for turning ON or even OFF