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TCI Productions
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TCI produces informational videos about networking, software, and technology in various vertical markets.
Removing a Network from a Commercial Office Space
In this video I discuss some of the steps in a proper network removal in a standard commercial office setting. It's important not to cut wires without careful consideration of what's what. As a bonus, you get to learn some Hawaiian words because I absent-mindedly threw it into my narration.
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Learning Network Cabling - Large Wall Cabinet
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Learn with us as we build a medium sized network - about 90 wires, 3 switches, UPS, and related items, installed in a wall mounted configuration in concrete. I discuss some of the aspects of installing a network that I didn't spend a lot of time on in previous videos. Experienced installers often leave useful comments on my videos for those of you tackling projects for the first time. Thanks fo...
Playing Together - SteamDeck and Anbernic RG556 Netplay
zhlédnutí 467Před měsícem
This video shows how quickly and easily you can connect your steam deck and your rg556 together to play old retro games from the NES. Once you see how easy it is you can fire up other emulation cores and get gaming! Buy the Anbernic RG556 - comes loaded with "content": amzn.to/3xJeNZX A guide to setting up RetroArch on your SteamDeck: czcams.com/video/1H-TUkBUopY/video.html A guide to tweaking ...
Even More Things That Make Installing Cat6 Networks Better and Easier
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In this followup video about the tools I use to install networks, I share new items from the toolbox. For all of us that run cat6, fiber, and ethernet of all kinds, there is a unique toolset for every person. I'm sharing mine over the course of a few videos, I would love to hear what you are using. Items I shared in this video are linked here, if you use these it helps me out a bit, but don't f...
What is an IP Address? Network+ and CCNA Concepts
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In lesson 3 of our series, we are going to start learning about IP addresses. We are also going to do a quick hands on lab where we set up our own IP network and do some simple tests to get our feet wet. I discuss reserved ranges and how the mask separates the hosts from the network. There's plenty of road in front of us, so dive in with me!
Network Rescue 4 - Home and Office Don't Mix
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In installment four of Network Rescue, a contractor has unwisely installed a home media cabinet inside a commercial space. The IT staff then jammed a 24 port switch and huge UPS into this tiny cabinet that's only a couple inches deep. Time for another rescue! A version of the rack used in this video is available on Amazon: amzn.to/3U8KpjW All in One Tool: amzn.to/3xscauY Blue sleeve: amzn.to/3K...
How Network Switches Work: Network+ and CCNA Concepts
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In this chapter about networking I will be discussing the operations that network switches perform. Most of these concepts are discussed in Network or CCNA materials. I also provide some lab examples that you can use to get familiar with the hardware involved. If you need lab items to test with, here is the cheapest switch I could find, and if you need a cheap windows PC, I have linked one, but...
Introduction to Networking: Network+ and CCNA Concepts
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This is an introductory chapter in a series of videos on networking things together. In this first part I will discuss the broad function of the basic network elements such as switches, routers, and modems. In future chapters, I will discuss IP addressing, MAC addresses, VPNs, routing tables, and common command line tools for troubleshooting. In reference to the all in one device I discuss in t...
Reviewing Cable Fails - Real World Fails from Client Networks
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Not every network install has a happy ending - here are some examples from the past 12 months. Cable fails, mistakes, and no-nos for you to learn from. These are all real world examples, I didn't steal anything from reddit, so they aren't as crazy as some, but each have their own charm. For this video I am experimenting with a giveaway of a network tester (this one: amzn.to/3xDgSpO ). On 4/22/2...
Network Rescue 3 - The Great Do-Over
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In installment three of Network Rescue, a network that was jammed into a too-small rack system needs saving. Watch us trace, tear apart, cut apart, and completely start over on fresh panels. This time, we perform some new tasks that you haven't seen in the previous episodes. A version of the rack used in this video is available on Amazon: amzn.to/3U8KpjW All in One Tool: amzn.to/3xscauY LinkedI...
Network Rescue 2 - Getting Your Network Off the Floor
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In installment two of Network Rescue, we show you how we got an overgrown network off the ground and onto the wall where it belongs. Watch us trace, rebuild, rack and stack. There's always something fun to learn when you tear apart a network that isn't yours! A version of the rack used in this video is available on Amazon: amzn.to/3vBYNrB LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/derek-smith-hi/
Network Rescue - Small Office Rack Relocated and Beautified
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In our first episode of network rescue, we feature how to deal with a tough situation - moving an entire network rack of equipment to another wall, without making mistakes! I cover all the important steps that we take, and while we had limited time in this video to get it all done, it came out pretty well. I learned a lot while filming and hope you learn something new as well! Common requests: ...
Cabling Basics - Patching in a small business or home rack
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This video covers the basics of patching in a 24 or 48 port panel in a small business or possibly a large home rack. I discuss some ways to do a better job and I show several examples where it all went wrong. Larger racks will be covered in a future video. Your examples are always appreciated! Website where you can design your own rack: online.visual-paradigm.com/app/diagrams/#diagram:proj=0&ty...
Doing Fiber In-House: Fast Review of Affordable Fusion Splicer
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Anyone that can crimp an RJ-45 can also put a connector on the end of a fiber cable with some help from affordable Amazon splicers. Are they worth getting, and do you give up any features by going this route? I will very quickly go over the product so that you can see it in action. The splicer from this video is this one, links support our channel! amzn.to/484pbaO
Testing Fiber with a cheap OTDR from Amazon - for beginners and home users
zhlédnutí 4,8KPřed 6 měsíci
Do you have a broken piece of fiber that you need to test or confirm where the issue is? Maybe somebody told you to use an OTDR to find the issue. In this quick lesson I will explain how and when they are used, and give a few examples with parts from the lab using a cheap device I got from Amazon. Examples of ODTRs you might purchase, remember that if you use my links it benefits the channel a ...
Learning Network Cabling - Dealing with the Ceiling (Chase Pipes and Sleeves)
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Learning Network Cabling - Dealing with the Ceiling (Chase Pipes and Sleeves)
Learn Network Cabling - 4 Post Rack How To
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Learn Network Cabling - 4 Post Rack How To
Cat6 in a Concrete Jungle - Learning Network Cable Management
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Cat6 in a Concrete Jungle - Learning Network Cable Management
Learning Network Cable Management - Cat6 Install in Small Office
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Learning Network Cable Management - Cat6 Install in Small Office
Learning Network Cable Management - A Small Business Open Frame Rack Build
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Learning Network Cable Management - A Small Business Open Frame Rack Build
How To Test Your Fiber Optic Cables With Cheap Tester
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How To Test Your Fiber Optic Cables With Cheap Tester
5 More Ways to Install Cat6 Better and Faster
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5 More Ways to Install Cat6 Better and Faster
Learn Network Cable Management for Home Racks
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Learn Network Cable Management for Home Racks
Install Cat6/Ethernet Better and Faster - 6 Things You Can Use Right Now
zhlédnutí 56KPřed rokem
Install Cat6/Ethernet Better and Faster - 6 Things You Can Use Right Now
LinkBadger - Load Balancer and Link Aggregator Demonstration
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LinkBadger - Load Balancer and Link Aggregator Demonstration
SpriteKit Invaders Part 6 - AVAudioEngine and Sound Effects
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SpriteKit Invaders Part 6 - AVAudioEngine and Sound Effects
Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo - Reversal Demo and Steps, Done Fast
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Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo - Reversal Demo and Steps, Done Fast
SpriteKit Invaders Part 5 - Ending the Game, Showing Extra Lives, and Starting New Rounds
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SpriteKit Invaders Part 5 - Ending the Game, Showing Extra Lives, and Starting New Rounds
Migrating from Lian Li to Fractal Design - Mid Tower to Slim
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Migrating from Lian Li to Fractal Design - Mid Tower to Slim
Fire stop sleeves are the s$&! 😊
How much did you charge for this..labor wise?
I hate the logo for N E A T. P A T C H. on the front of a rack. Huge and gaudy. I hear it’s a good product but I can’t bring myself to buy it because of that.
You could have turned the shelf 180 degrees around. So you would have more space below the shelf.
What happens to this design when ONE MORE cable is installed and there’s zero expansion in the patch panel?
Great video... guru
Love the video! Thank you for taking the time to assemble and diss-assemble all the layouts. It is very helpful to us newbies!
Needs a UPS device.
What screws do you use for the plywood?
For wood studs, you use any wood construction screw, and for metal studs I suggest the Teks self-drilling lath screws.
Watching your video as I now have a chance to clean up the mess I inherited lol - just got new switches....
Beautiful. Thanks for the share
Too bad so little views. Im just overhauling my home network in my garage and ramping the game up a bit here and there and this stuff is gold man.
I thought we did okay on views! Glad it was helpful.
what screwdriver is that?!
We are working on a renovation and have access to all the studs behind the drywall (and through the attic). Would you still recommend going through the ceiling for the wires? I was thinking I could drill some holes on the stud at the top, bring the wires in through the studd, so that they are behind the drywall and then are out horizontally directly on the rack. Thoughts?
If the house is in framing I will use any pathway through the studs that makes logical sense, sometimes this means drilling half inch holes sideways through the studs and threading the cable through, and other times it means drilling down like you suggest. If you can, try and give yourself room for future maintenance in case you ever need to add something later. That might be just a pull string, or it might mean a wider access hole with room for your hand. I think it's a good idea not to have the wire bundle visible, that's for sure.
What a great video, thank you!!
thanks alot sir!
Are your guys, Asians? From the Philippines here.
In Hawaii there's all kinds of folks from all over the pacific rim, so we have an excellent variety.
What a waste of perfectly good CAT6. 😢
Im suprised they dont just leave the wiring. Why not leave it for the next tenant? Why rip it out? You dont remove electrical and you want data close to power.
From talking to landlords I have met, they don't appreciate the layers of network cable that build up in ceiling over the course of 3-4 leasing cycles with different tenants. I have removed cat5 and come across tons of cat3, old rg11 and rg59 stuff, all manner of BNC, token ring, and DB25 terminal cables all in the same office. That said, if it already had cat6 I would gladly move right in as a new tenant, it would be a gift to get a pre-wired space.
Typically in my region the network cabling is left by the tenant. We are always being asked to reuse existing cabling. But when adding a new run we find all the old cables and it can be a real big mess, so I can definitely see the case for removing the cabling.
When we took over our offices the Cat 6 was already there. We just hooked our IT Network and Norstar Meridian phone system to it. Saved a lot of work (and money).
I sure do wish you were located in the Coachella Valley (where Palm Springs is). Finding a data cabling specialist who has your skills and attention to detail seems to be impossible. The one bid I've gotten for my house (a smaller job than you'd do, I imagine) was so vague, and didn't match the detailed project description I provided sufficiently, it felt like the entire installation would be a series of questions and (cost increasing) change orders. So I still have my hillbilly wiring stapled to my ceiling to run from one side of the house to the other...
I appreciate you saying so :) I'm really surprised they are hard to find, it seems like CA is where the data infrastructure folks really thrive. I've had some good luck with electricians if they are into tech stuff, it is a similar job type, and they do learn cat6 as part of their training nowadays.
@@tciproductions I found a great installer in the Bay Area (Kray Cabling), they did a terrific job installing into an 100+ year old Victorian. Really seamless. And if I was closer to Los Angeles, I'd have no shortage of options. But here in the Coachella Valley, the population isn't large enough to support a vibrant ecosystem of specialized contractors (or so it seems). If you're building a custom house, or doing larger remodels, you can find people easily. But smaller jobs, like my house, it's hard to find anyone interested in even calling back. (I think half of that is my fault, you need to be persistent with most contractors in _any_ market, and doubly so here, it seems...)
Thank you for sharing your video and teaching us about your craft! I appreciate it! Cheers!
Hi to Hawaii! Amazing video as always
Greetings from Europe - Prague. I'm a little envious of plasterboard partitions and raster ceilings. many offices are in old buildings where the cables are under the plaster and nothing can be done with them. most often, the original distribution is left and a new one is added in the cable conduits. But in general, it can be said that the exchange of cat5, 5e is poorly defended to customers "after all, it works". How are you selling network upgrades?
Hello from Canada - Ottawa. Jsem Cecho-Kanadan a pracuju tady jako sysadmin a ne primo network engineer ale k vasemu dotazu: pokud je potreba v office privest nove zasiteni, tak misto ve zdi se kabely vedou stropem v drop ceiling nad panelama ktere se daji vyndat rukou. Kabely se svadi na centralni misto na patre kde je switch a patra jsou spojene paternim vysokorychlostnim optickym kabelem. 1Gbit copper je skutecne dostatecna rychlost pro vetsinu host devices, jako jsou pocitace a kamery, pokud mate tým ktery pracuje s video media kde je vetsi bandwidth potreba, vetsinou se jejich pocitace pripojuji pres reinforced multimode fiber.
I actually find it a difficult proposition to sell folks on upgrading from cat5 to cat6. The IT guys within my client's companies are usually the driving force for an upgrade, more so than any pitch I could make to them. And of course, if there's no real gain for the client I don't try to suggest an upgrade if things are already built.
bravo
Office Space FTW
perfect .. good work
Why not use female to female patch panel couplers so you dont have to wire anything
The locations were new outlets for the bulk of them.
Very professional job
I bought the first version 5 years ago, if you are using 900um buffer it takes practice, the holder is meant for jacket fiber, if you have burning experience you can see there is only a few mm of channel for 900 um fiber. You have to slowly lower the clamps and make sure that buffer does not move. The core alignment is very good, just takes A LOT of practice to get below .02 db. After 100 splices you will be a pro. If you have used the 20 k splices, you might want to avoid this, you are spoiled. If you are doing a few splices a day, like FDN and DIA, or break fix, this will do it. In data center on a new job, no. I was very impress by how compact it is and all the tools were sufficient. As starter splice, I do recommend.
Always a nice thing to see somebody do a good job. This was a nice room/rack the team provided.
That's cool - thanks for sharing. Definitely inspired me for my own very small build
1:1 patch port to switch is only good when dealing with small networks. If you have a large network, you would want to avoid this. In a large network, t's common to have many of your patch panels lead to "dead" lines, where there is no client at the end. It's better to separate your switches and patch panels in this scenario.
I agree for sure - vendors adding equipment will cause patch cables to break the pattern and eventually make a mess. I still get a lot of heat for using horizontal and vertical cable managers in my vids :)
in my personal preference, if i got a 24-port switch that doesn't line up well, i will get two unloaded patch panels and put the switch in the middle and use 6" patch cables anyway. it takes one less rack unit and lets me upgrade the switch if i need more than 24.
Having a battery by the panels 😂 not a good look but understandable
Oh okay, understand, thanks for your channel, very interesting how techniques differ here in Australia.
I hear the USA is a bit unusual in that we use drywall everywhere vs brick or concrete. Our US field techs don't always have the right experience and tools to deal with concrete. They usually request a backboard like this for their own stuff since it doesn't fit a rack so well. Is it like that in Australia?
Office partitions in Australia are usually drywall with metal studs. A wall rack would normally be mounted directly into the drywall ensuring bolts go into the vertical studs.
Never bothered to check out netplay before, thank you for bringing this up! Will be awesome to play together with my nephew.
I just ran across your channel from CZcams recommending one of my videos from yours. You are providing great content that teaches real world skills with great quality videos. I've saved some of your videos to one of my playlists to share with my channel. Many of my viewers ask how they can learn skills like you are showing so I'm curious if you'd consider being a guest on my channel to discuss what you do and introduce my viewers to your content. Thoughts?
What's the purpose of the empty 1U patch panel? Just something they had lying around? Otherwise, a really good looking end result. I wish half the networks I walked into were so structured. :D
I think we were expecting new additions as the staff moved in, but it never came to pass, so we removed it later. Usually people ask for just a couple more wires, and we'd have exceeded the 96 count I think.
Great video always. Love the cable combing.
Thanks
Love your work. Your videos are always a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good work.
You all do a great job. I'm learning from you and using your techniques whenever I can. Wondering why metal 4" EMT rather than plastic? Not a critique. Just a question. Thanks for another great video.
So your idea of taking a break from networking videos is to make a video about networking. Got it. 😁
The neat patches are an extra cost and not needed. Just use 6" or 1' patch cords.
what ladder are you using? Been looking for something similar to use for roof top access locations.
So for a leaning ladder, I use this one from usteps: amzn.to/3W66T4Q and for the A-frame, I use this style: amzn.to/4eZCDkV I am sorry to say that prices have skyrocketed since I bought my fleet of ladders, so if you see a cheaper one then don't hesitate to grab it up. The usteps are quite good, I have bought many types and theirs is the least likely to smash your fingers on collapse.
We use the Snap D-rings which allows you to add more cables for future installs, it cuts down on zip tie waste.
23:31 are these fans poe or do they have their own dedicated psu?
They use a standard power plug and would go into a normal power strip socket or similar. They are pretty common in the Navepoint brand network racks, I don't always utilize them though. A PoE modification would be pretty cool actually.
A friend call it Homie Depot :)
Can't understand why you need the backboard? Why not screw the cabinet directly onto the concrete?
Usually the backboard is there for miscellaneous ISP and telco devices, or security boxes like door controls. We have to give their field guys something they can screw into easily.
Great video!!!!!