Recent content by rpiatt

The GS108PE is actually what I was thinking as well. Bigger problem seems to be finding an affordable (i.e. not $600+) gigabit switch that will support spanning tree protocol when I start installing Sonos. The JGS524E is a crazy low powered switch, which really appeals to me, but it doesn't...

Very timely find here. I just moved into a 4000sq ft. home, and am trying to figure this exact issue out. Thinking mounting something like this in the ceiling of the great room (center of the house) is a great idea. Gigabit switch will be in the basement. Any concerns about the Cat-6 run to...

I was thinking the same thing. My concern is the fact that they don't have fans, so stacking them might be a concern. That said, I am going to see if there is a way to stagger-stack them so that the sit at an angle so to speak. Might have to fab something...

OK. The new model number is GS116E-100NAS. I found it online in several places and am thinking I will try two of these. Not going to order it until next month, but I'll come back with an update. (Like I said, trying to wrap up planning). Thanks for the help everyone.

So I have figured out there is a NEW GS116 called the Prosafe PLUS. The previous model was just the Prosafe. It seems the problems deal with a substandard power supply, and low quality capacitors on the boards internally. not sure if the Prosafe Plus version fixes this. The challenge is that...

Too big to fit in a Leviton can... I keep hearing about the high failure rates on the GS116... Maybe it is a specific model or something. I see the GS116E, GS116NA... not sure which is the failing one. NA I think.

So because this will be in my laundry room (which is high traffic due to having a 2-year old and a 4-year old) AND we don't have a basement, meaning he laundry room is more visible, there is no WAF-acceptable option for having stuff outside the can. This is only cable/phone/internet and is...

Indeed. Hence my post. :D The problem is I have only found the one review on Amazon.

Sorry. I mean the 42" Leviton Can I'll be installing flush mount in the wall of my 2nd floor laundry room. We live on a slab (i.e. No basement) so everything will be top down from the attic. Good thing I have standing room up there and am pretty good with drywall!

So I am finally getting around to my structured wiring project and am completing my planning. The good news is that I was interrupted by the birth of a second son, so needless to say, I have been busy. But it also means there are more options for Panel mountable Gigabit Switches. I want...

it actually isn't hard. Once you login, it sets an encrypted cookie (even on mobile) and it keeps you logged in for some period of time (usually a couple of weeks it would seem to me, although the mobile stuff is much shorter.) And, as long as the username is an email address (she'll remember...

Excellent point here. I have a calendar for each of my sons and their various appointments, school events, etc., and many times I may copy details into the description field so that i can have details available to me without having to find a separate file.

Because public calendars are searchable by all google calendar users. So if you have some identifying information in one of your events and someone stumbles upon the right set of search words for an event matching that description, there could be a problem. To date, i have used the approach to...

In difference to mustangcoupe, I guess I would ask the following: While it may be an "intranet" in that it is viewable only on your internal network, does that "intranet" also have a connection to the internet? if so, then it is pretty trivial, you just have to "wrapper" the google calendar in...

well, I don't have a basement, so all of my runs are coming from the attic,, so I may need more than 15 feet. Plus, this "supplier" is actually local to me, so I get them quick. I check other local suppliers and noone could come close to 33' for 40 bucks. Maybe they'll be junk and I'll regret...