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Hello,

I’ve inherited a site where the networking rack is still intact, along with all the wall jacks etc.

One lone patch panel to which I can connect a switch that will be connected to a firewall/router that will be connected to the Internet modem. Whew!!

I’ve never done this particular aspect of the physical layer, would someone please confirm that I have the wiring sequence correct??

That is, patch panel > switch > firewall/router > internet modem

Plus an UPS for everything.

Anyway, could someone tell me what to look for and buy so I can install a rack shelf upon which I can put the Spectrum cable modem, which is not anything that can be racked??

Thank you, Tom

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Yes, your sequence is correct.

Just do a Google search for rack-mounted shelf. There are plenty out there that will be fine to hold a modem.

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Hey Tom, do you have any information on the rack itself? If you have the specific model, that’ll help drive suggestions on what shelf would work best.

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Idk if there’s any brand name information on or about the rack.

But ‘rack-mounted shelf’ is the information I was looking for.

Thank you, everyone!! :slight_smile:

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While not necessary, in larger organizations there would be patch ports between the switch, firewall/router, and modem for testing and troubleshooting purposes where the equipment does not have webGUI access.

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I don’t think it’s that large a setup. :slight_smile: It’s JUST a patch panel…for a 5-room building suite. :slight_smile: Thank you, Tom