Guidance for Kangaroo - Updated Networking Configuration (Australia)
Guidance for Kangaroo - Updated Networking Configuration (Australia)
Hi everyone! Thanks for reaching out. I’m new to setting up a home network in Australia, especially since this is my first time building from scratch. I’m planning a house with FTTP—meaning a fibre connection inside the property. I’m looking for some guidance and suggestions on how to approach this project.
Here’s what I need help with:
1. A central server rack (12-18U) and a 10GB switch that can handle the setup.
2. Cat6A/E or fibre connections to every room.
3. A secure storage server—currently using a spinning drive, but I want to move it offsite and upgrade to SSDs later.
4. A media server running Plex.
5. Security cameras with POE access for 4-8 units, no monthly fees, and full control over the data.
6. All TVs and monitors should be able to view the camera feed.
7. HDMI/DP connections for every room.
8. A Wi-Fi plan that covers the whole house and a small backyard.
9. Two rack-mounted computers placed around the house.
10. A power supply that can trigger a safer shutdown sequence.
I’ve attached my current electrical layout for reference. I’m not on a fixed budget, but I’m open to advice regardless of cost. My goal is to solve these points efficiently so I can get started confidently. Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
It seems you've considered your options carefully. If you plan to stay at this place for a while, it's wise to upgrade your wiring to the best available networking cables within a practical budget. While FTTP won't reach 1gb soon, it's mainly useful for connecting devices. Since the space isn't vast, a simple mesh setup likely isn't necessary. A regular wireless router plus an access point should suffice. It also offers more room for future upgrades. Right now I use a Netgear RAX120 and a separate access point with FTTP. A few rooms are wired with Cat 6a—just not as extensively as I'd prefer, given the age of the house. Make use of the rack you're getting. Synology has rack-mounted NAS units that work well for security cameras and a Plex server. I'm puzzled about the need for HDMI/DP in every room; what's the purpose? Why must it be direct rather than networked? The best guidance is to check out Linus's videos on his new house—they’ll give you solid inspiration.
Great tips! Setting up networking cables is much simpler without the gypbrock on the walls. I’d focus on having at least two connections per area where media plays—TV, console, or streaming box like Apple TV. Pulling bandwidth off wireless can help too. You could also connect IP cameras to your streaming device for a seamless setup, as labs have done successfully.