Network Box Ideas

mrtin on 04/04/2024 - 12:36
Last edited 04/04/2024 - 12:45 by 1 other user

Hello technology OzBargainers, I have a Wi-Fi modem, router, NAS, and power supply (UPS) sitting on an Ikea stool in the corner of a storeroom.

Do you have any suggestions on how to better house these things?

Ideally, I want it wall mounted and up high to free up ground space. Mount the Ikea stool to the wall?

Thank you.

Computing

Comments

  • congo on 04/04/2024 - 12:47
    +2

    Place on top of bookshelf or cupboard.

    • CascadeHush on 04/04/2024 - 13:13
      +4

      In case you haven’t heard, bookshelf has been discontinued because it has been a long time since anybody bought a book.

  • Ezekiel2320 on 04/04/2024 - 12:49
    +8

    Ikea LACK rack

    • jv on 04/04/2024 - 13:30
      +4

      🤣

  • jv on 04/04/2024 - 13:29

    I have a Wi-Fi modem, router, NAS, and power supply (UPS) sitting on an Ikea stool in the corner of a storeroom.
    Do you have any suggestions on how to better house these things?

    Ikea desk

  • Switchblade88 on 04/04/2024 - 13:35
    +5

    Beware, you're getting dangerously close to homeserver territory which is addictive and expensive

  • bdl on 04/04/2024 - 13:35
    +2

    Need pic of current install

  • Chandler on 04/04/2024 - 13:47
    +1

    If you're going to be adding more equipment, consider a wall mounted cabinet such as these

    • mrtin on 04/04/2024 - 18:08

      Not going to be adding more equipment but it would be nice to get the equipment off the ground. They seem quite expensive for a box!

      • mitchalbrown on 05/04/2024 - 10:34
        +1

        you can pick them up pretty cheap second hand on ebay

  • FoxJump on 04/04/2024 - 14:05

    Two stools?

    • jv on 04/04/2024 - 14:57
      +1

      crap

    • Chandler on 04/04/2024 - 15:18
      +3

      Two stools, one rack…

  • mskeggs on 04/04/2024 - 14:37
    +1

    Two brackets and a bit of wood:
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/carinya-300-x-250-x-20mm-studio-…

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 04/04/2024 - 15:15
      +4

      single bracket dead centre with even distribution of weight. Save $7.89 plus disbursements for screws.

      • geekcohen on 04/04/2024 - 15:20

        For NAS and UPS? Wouldn't do that at all. NAS and UPS go bang on the floor and will most likely no longer work. More expensive than $7.89.

        • mskeggs on 04/04/2024 - 15:32
          +2

          Obviously you'll have to standby to catch the NAS if a particularly big write jolts it out of balance.
          But if it saves $7, would be worth it to some!

  • Sal in SA on 04/04/2024 - 17:00
    +1

    Do it right and get a wall mounted comms cabinet.

    • mrtin on 04/04/2024 - 18:07

      That's what I was thinking. A Box /cabinet of some sort that can be wall mounted. Don't have the floor space.

      • Sal in SA on 05/04/2024 - 13:47
        +2

        This is the way - all other options are ghetto and just ugly.

  • bazingaa on 04/04/2024 - 17:44

    i keep all under my desk

  • 01001111 01000010 on 05/04/2024 - 07:22
    +2

    One of these? https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/eket-wall-mounted-cabinet-combi…

    Just need to work out ventilation holes.

  • HelpMeiCantSee on 05/04/2024 - 10:49
    +3

    I had one of these mounted on the wall high up in my study until I went a 40RU cabinet once I started expanding my rack mount gear. It’s nice and out of the way.

    https://cableaway.com.au/corner-mounted-data-cabinet/538-9ru…

    Could also build a simple shelf with two angle brackets wherever is convenient for you- use some wall plugs like these to mount pretty much anywhere

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ramset-nylon-wallmate-anchor-4-p…

    Or these

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/gripit-15mm-yellow-plasterboard-…

    • mrtin on 05/04/2024 - 22:22
      +1

      I think i have to measure things up go work out the right sized cabinet.

  • kirath on 05/04/2024 - 22:07
    +1

    I have moved my NBN modem and wi-fi router into the roof space. NAS is sitting inside the entertainment unit and I haven't been game enough to move it into the roof space as it could get hot up there during the day.

  • mrtin on 05/04/2024 - 22:24

    Do WiFi signals get effected when the router is put into a box?

    • lachhelix on 05/04/2024 - 23:14
      +2

      Of course - especially a metal network cabinet. They're not designed to hold WiFi routers/access points

      • mrtin on 05/04/2024 - 23:23
        +2

        Thank you. Maybe put it on top of the cabinet…

  • mrtin on 08/04/2024 - 19:55
    +1

    Thanks guys. I bought a 600mm 4ru data cabinet.

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