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shanleighrose
Member
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07-31-2024, 11:51 AM
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Hello, I'm really new to home networking beyond just modems and routers. I'm getting ready to renovate soon and all the walls will be coming down, making this a great time for a big upgrade. I've watched some videos and have a few items in my Amazon cart. For Ethernet, I plan to buy Cat6 cables, and the electrician will run them through the walls and ceiling as they're installed. This setup covers three bedrooms, two offices, and the living room. Am I prepared for the hardware side? Are there specific cables I should be aware of that aren't listed? Do I need a separate PC to handle this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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shanleighrose
07-31-2024, 11:51 AM #1

Hello, I'm really new to home networking beyond just modems and routers. I'm getting ready to renovate soon and all the walls will be coming down, making this a great time for a big upgrade. I've watched some videos and have a few items in my Amazon cart. For Ethernet, I plan to buy Cat6 cables, and the electrician will run them through the walls and ceiling as they're installed. This setup covers three bedrooms, two offices, and the living room. Am I prepared for the hardware side? Are there specific cables I should be aware of that aren't listed? Do I need a separate PC to handle this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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matei91
Member
86
07-31-2024, 07:24 PM
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You might require a controller for those APs and a dedicated CCTV server for those cameras.
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matei91
07-31-2024, 07:24 PM #2

You might require a controller for those APs and a dedicated CCTV server for those cameras.

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aeckelreow
Junior Member
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07-31-2024, 08:47 PM
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He chose the TP-Link Omada Controller to manage the APs. Regarding the CCTV, I believe it won't function.
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aeckelreow
07-31-2024, 08:47 PM #3

He chose the TP-Link Omada Controller to manage the APs. Regarding the CCTV, I believe it won't function.

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DuckZi
Member
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08-04-2024, 08:27 PM
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You might be able to run the software on a Windows mini PC, but ensure it meets the system requirements and consider using a dedicated server for better performance and reliability.
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DuckZi
08-04-2024, 08:27 PM #4

You might be able to run the software on a Windows mini PC, but ensure it meets the system requirements and consider using a dedicated server for better performance and reliability.

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mcDavoz
Senior Member
544
08-05-2024, 02:11 AM
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Bump
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mcDavoz
08-05-2024, 02:11 AM #5

Bump

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Aquanow
Member
167
08-05-2024, 08:59 AM
#6
You can configure a compact server using multiple hard drives. There exists a program named Blue Iris that helps control CCTV cameras.
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Aquanow
08-05-2024, 08:59 AM #6

You can configure a compact server using multiple hard drives. There exists a program named Blue Iris that helps control CCTV cameras.

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sacapatates
Posting Freak
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08-11-2024, 02:57 PM
#7
Yes, you can run Windows 11 on your Pi5 by installing it as a virtual machine or using a live USB setup.
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sacapatates
08-11-2024, 02:57 PM #7

Yes, you can run Windows 11 on your Pi5 by installing it as a virtual machine or using a live USB setup.