📌 PHYSICAL NETWORK INSTALLATION PLAN FOR OFFTUBE 🔩🖥️
📅 Date: [Add date]
🏢 Company: Offtube
📩 Manager: [Add name]
1️⃣ PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT 🎯
This document defines all the necessary steps for the physical network installation, including cabling, equipment placement, and final verification.
The goal is to ensure a well-structured, organized, and functional network, following best practices for security and efficiency.
2️⃣ REQUIRED MATERIALS 🛠️
🔌 Network Infrastructure:
📡 Main Router: MikroTik RB5009UG+S+IN
🔌 Managed Switch: TP-Link TL-SG3428X
📶 WiFi Access Point: Ubiquiti U6-Pro (x2)
🔋 UPS: APC Back-UPS Pro BR900G
📎 Patch Panel: DIGITUS Cat6
🔩 Network Rack: StarTech RK12U
🛠️ Cabling and Connections:
🌐 Ethernet Cable: UGREEN Cat6 (10m & 20m runs)
🔌 Power strips and outlets
📏 Zip ties and cable ducts for cable management
3️⃣ INSTALLATION STEPS 📋
🔹 Phase 1: Space Preparation
✅ Review of physical space:
🔍 Analyze the layout to define locations for router, switch, and rack.
📍 Mark cabling routes and connection points.
📏 Measure distances to calculate Ethernet cable lengths.
🔹 Phase 2: Rack and Core Equipment Installation
🛠️ Assemble the network rack:
📦 Unbox and mount the rack to the wall or floor.
🔩 Install the patch panel inside the rack.
🔌 Install core devices:
1️⃣ Place the router in a centralized location.
2️⃣ Connect the switch to the rack and router via Cat6 cable.
3️⃣ Connect the UPS to protect equipment from power outages.
🔹 Phase 3: Cabling Deployment
📍 Steps:
Install cable ducts for routing.
Run Cat6 Ethernet cables from the switch to endpoints and access points.
Connect cables to the patch panel and label each for easier management.
Test cable continuity with a network tester.
⚠️ Best practices:
✅ Avoid bending cables to maintain performance.
✅ Separate data and power cables to avoid interference.
🔹 Phase 4: WiFi Access Point Configuration
📶 Position access points strategically for optimal coverage.
🔌 Connect access points to the switch via Ethernet.
📲 Configure WiFi with MAC address filtering (admin devices only).
🔹 Phase 5: Device Connection
💻 Connect laptops to the switch via Ethernet or WiFi.
📡 Assign VLANs to segment traffic (clients, admins, servers).
🔍 Check inter-device connectivity.
🔹 Phase 6: Testing and Final Validation
✔️ Network functionality check:
📶 Test speed and connection stability.
🔗 Check communication between devices.
🔥 Test firewall and VLAN segmentation.
🛑 UPS Test:
Simulate a power failure to confirm continued operation.
📌 Final documentation:
Create a physical network map.
Record key configurations for future reference.
4️⃣ CONCLUSION 📌
Following this plan, Offtube will have a stable, secure, and well-organized network, optimizing connectivity and management. 🎯🔧
📩 After installation, any changes will be documented and final tests performed before production launch! 🚀