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Network Topology⚑

The network is built around a high-speed backbone designed to support a 1.6Gbps FTTP connection. A 10Gbps SFP+ link connects the core router to the primary house switch, providing a non-blocking path for all internal and external traffic.

graph TD
    ISP((Internet / BT 1.6Gb)) --- ONT[ONT 2.5G]
    ONT -- "2.5Gb RJ45" --- RB5009[MikroTik RB5009<br/>Under Stairs]

    RB5009 -- "10Gb SFP+ DAC" --- HSW[KeepLink Switch<br/>Under Stairs]

    subgraph "Main House"
        RB5009 --- U7PU[Ubiquiti U7 Pro<br/>Upstairs]
        RB5009 --- U7PD[Ubiquiti U7 Pro<br/>Downstairs]
        RB5009 --- SMH[Smart Hub]
    end

    HSW -- "2.5Gb RJ45<br/>(Outdoor Cat7 Run)" --- GSW[KeepLink Switch<br/>Garage]

    subgraph "Garage"
        GSW --- Plex[Plex Server]
        GSW --- U6PG[Ubiquiti U6 Pro]
    end

    style RB5009 fill:#f96,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style HSW fill:#f96,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style GSW fill:#f96,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    style ISP fill:#0cf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

Internet Connection⚑

  • Provider: BT Openreach (FTTP)
  • Speed: 1.6 Gbps Down / 250 Mbps Up
  • ONT: Nokia 2.5G ONT connected to the RB5009's 2.5G port (ether1).
  • WAN Protocol: PPPoE

Core Hardware⚑

MikroTik RB5009UPr+S+IN⚑

  • Role: Core Router / Gateway.
  • Location: Under the stairs.
  • WAN Port: ether1 (2.5GbE).
  • Backbone: sfp-sfpplus1 (10GbE) connected to the House KeepLink switch.
  • Local PoE: Powers the downstairs AP and Smart Hub directly.
  • Role: Primary distribution switch for the house.
  • Location: Under the stairs.
  • Uplink: 10Gb SFP+ to RB5009.
  • Downlink: 2.5Gb RJ45 to Garage via external Cat7 run.
  • Role: Garage distribution and PoE.
  • Location: Garage.
  • Uplink: 2.5Gb RJ45 from House Switch.

Wireless (Ubiquiti)⚑

  • U7 Pro (Upstairs): Connected to House Switch (2.5GbE).
  • U7 Pro (Downstairs): Connected to RB5009 (1GbE).
  • U6 Pro (Garage): Connected to Garage Switch (1GbE).