Future network closet Old stairs cut in half. April 2nd
Under the stairs Drywall cut away to show area under the back stairs. April 6th
Drywall removed Studs and drywall removed to open stair area. May 27th
Conduit Path from network closet to attic. May 28th.
Small mishap Electrician puts his foot through the ceiling. May 29th
Conduit to attic Installation complete (no cables yet). May 30th
Conduit details In bonus room wall by stairs
Framing Framing for new entrance
Drywall hung Both closets have drywall. June 4th
Texturing Outer closet only. Just firetape in network closet. June 17th
Plywood Plywood floor so cart rolls in and out. July 22nd
Wiring the jacks Network wire up from crawlspace behind kitchen desk. July 30th
Two connections by Jeffrey's desk Cat 6a cable in place
Cables into closet from crawlspace Cable lengths in the closet will enable cart to roll out for working on things.
Remaining supplies Work in progress
More wires Upstairs wires pulled. August 3rd.
One wire for bathroom One for Brandon's room on other side of wall
Network jack Kitchen desk
Jack installed Not yet hooked up to switch. August 4th
Network jack and speakers Back corner of family room
Liftoff! Downstairs 10 ports are turned on. August 6th
Family room cupboard with cable Cable modem and WiFi Router with network line back to closet
Wired vs. Wireless Speedtest on Jo's Mac wired vs. wireless.
Shielded Cat6a cable Jeffrey wanted to look at the makeup of our in-wall network cabling. August 11th
After vacation All outlets connected. Corrected electrician's re-wiring. August 25th
Upstairs network outlets connected We are wired!
Airport Express in bridge mode Making great WiFi in a room that was terrible. August 29th
