Topic '[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure' in forum 'Comcast XFINITY' - dslreports.com

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:02:39 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by mike34:

Ah, OK. thanks. Sounds good.

Yes. Wish I enabled Bridge Mode sooner. :D

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:49:40 EDT

mike34 posted : Ah, OK. thanks. Sounds good.

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:45:16 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by mike34:

said by jm101:

I have not seen an address with 10.0.0... so I am happy.

No idea what you mean with that.

Looks like the Gateway is no longer issuing IP addresses to the clients.

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:32:30 EDT

mike34 posted :

said by jm101:

I have not seen an address with 10.0.0... so I am happy.

No idea what you mean with that.

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:04:25 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by mike34:

said by jm101:

Also, got our TC8305C bridged! Now it is time to figure out how to get IPv6 working.

Are you saying that is still a problem?

I think I need to activate the IPv6 on the Ubiquiti router. I am surprised I got this far with it. At first, I couldn't get Bridge mode even communicating with a standalone computer. Rep at Comcast said it should have worked.

I have not seen an address with 10.0.0... so I am happy.

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 09:46:34 EDT

mike34 posted :

said by jm101:

Also, got our TC8305C bridged! Now it is time to figure out how to get IPv6 working.

Are you saying that is still a problem?

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:50:51 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by flwpwr :

not enough info to answer this question. The concern is how hot does it get in there? Doyou keep your house cold? Never use AC? No way to know the actual answer.

It is in the basement. Definitely cooler than upstairs.

I have decided to take it down because the router does not fit nicely. Planning on going with basic shelving unit from IKEA since I only have our Gateway and Router. :) »www.ikea.com/us/en/catal ··· 0278578/

Plus, our printer can go on the bottom.

Also, got our TC8305C bridged! Now it is time to figure out how to get IPv6 working.

Re: [Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:47:42 EDT

anon posted :

said by srtdodge05:

You mean the ground cable from the cabinet to the door? That was the first thing I cut off. I put the 110V plug in mine.

You cut the NEC required ground off?

Does your home owners insurance know this?

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:46:09 EDT

anon posted : not enough info to answer this question. The concern is how hot does it get in there? Doyou keep your house cold? Never use AC? No way to know the actual answer.

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:18:02 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by Merlin235:

The two problems you need to overcome, if you mount your router and gateway in this enclosure, are that the enclosure will block most WiFi and the heat will shorten your electronic's service life and it may operate unreliably.

New high powered routers draw 40 - 60 watts and the chips operate at 50 - 70 C.

The house that I bought had a structured wiring enclosure like the one you are looking at. What I did was install my cable modem, router and other network cable elsewhere in the house, connected an Ethernet cable from my router to a nearby prewired LAN jack which ran back to the wiring cabinet. I then plugged the other end of this cable into a small eight port switch which distributes my network to all other prewired Ethernet jacks. The gigabyte switch I purchased for $25 only draws 7 watts at full load. Much less heat to dissipate and if and when it fails the switch is must less costly to replace.

Thanks!! In this case, blocking the Gateway's WiFi shouldn't be a problem. I will be using two APs.

Router datasheet says that it has an Operating Temperature of -10 to 45° C. The max power consumption is 5W. This is the router. »www.ubnt.com/edgemax/edg ··· r-x-sfp/

That is not a bad idea. Our setup is so simple though that I won't even use a switch. Essentially I will just be feeding two CAT5e cables that have APs attached.

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:12:50 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by srtdodge05:

Its a pretty nice enclosure I out grew mine real fast. I got mine from home depot.

It would be better if we just had a basic cable modem. Did you store your gateway in the 14" one?

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 12:40:05 EDT

Merlin235 posted : The two problems you need to overcome, if you mount your router and gateway in this enclosure, are that the enclosure will block most WiFi and the heat will shorten your electronic's service life and it may operate unreliably.

New high powered routers draw 40 - 60 watts and the chips operate at 50 - 70 C.

The house that I bought had a structured wiring enclosure like the one you are looking at. What I did was install my cable modem, router and other network cable elsewhere in the house, connected an Ethernet cable from my router to a nearby prewired LAN jack which ran back to the wiring cabinet. I then plugged the other end of this cable into a small eight port switch which distributes my network to all other prewired Ethernet jacks. The gigabyte switch I purchased for $25 only draws 7 watts at full load. Much less heat to dissipate and if and when it fails the switch is must less costly to replace.

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 11:36:12 EDT

srtdodge05 posted : Its a pretty nice enclosure I out grew mine real fast. I got mine from home depot.

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 01:11:07 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by srtdodge05:

Are you putting the enclosure between 2x4 studs with drywall?

I have it mounted on wood. Seems pretty sturdy. Already has survived a minor earthquake.

Re: [Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:52:19 EDT

srtdodge05 posted : Are you putting the enclosure between 2x4 studs with drywall?

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:51:09 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by srtdodge05:

I started with a 14" cabinet and moved to a 42"

That 14" one is tiny. Probably the largest one we can put in that space though. Just hoping the 14" one will be okay for ventilation when the cover goes on.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:48:34 EDT

srtdodge05 posted : I started with a 14" cabinet and moved to a 42"

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:46:52 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by srtdodge05:

I had a gateway, voip adapter and a cable amp in mine.

You have the 14" one?

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:46:31 EDT

srtdodge05 posted : I had a gateway, voip adapter and a cable amp in mine.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:44:53 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by srtdodge05:

My buddy got a hole saw and drill a hole out for 120mm fan. When I did mine I didn't make any holes for venting.

That is not a bad idea either. I will not have much equipment in there (Gateway and Router) so hopefully some simple holes in the front of the cover will do the trick.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:43:52 EDT

srtdodge05 posted : My buddy got a hole saw and drill a hole out for 120mm fan. When I did mine I didn't make any holes for venting.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:43:46 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by srtdodge05:

I used a #12 Wire.

Oh. I went overboard on the wire. I should probably buy a different gauge.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:41:52 EDT

srtdodge05 posted : I used a #12 Wire.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:41:14 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by camper:

said by jm101:

From the picture, does it look like ventilation might be an issue?

Not knowing how much heat is generated, I can't provide an answer.

But my fallback is, with regard to electronic equipment in small spaces, too much ventilation is always better than not enough. :)

Totally agree! Maybe like 4-6 holes on top, 2 on middle, and 4-6 on bottom.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:39:28 EDT

camper posted :

said by jm101:

From the picture, does it look like ventilation might be an issue?

Not knowing how much heat is generated, I can't provide an answer.

But my fallback is, with regard to electronic equipment in small spaces, too much ventilation is always better than not enough. :)

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:32:05 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by srtdodge05:

I didn't use that. I had a ground clamp on my water line to my catv splitter that was screwed into the cabinet.

Oh, I see. I bought too heavy gauge of wire. Could barely get it around the screw.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:31:06 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by camper:

said by jm101:

... Ventilated door looks nice though but hopefully won't be necessary....

If it were I, I'd make my own ventilated cover. I'd layout and drill a row of 1/2 inch holes along the bottom area of the cover and along the top area of the cover.

Not a bad idea. From the picture, does it look like ventilation might be an issue? The Gateway is huge. Some holes in the middle probably wouldn't hurt too.

Thanks again!

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:10:45 EDT

srtdodge05 posted : I didn't use that. I had a ground clamp on my water line to my catv splitter that was screwed into the cabinet.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:10:36 EDT

camper posted :

said by jm101:

... Ventilated door looks nice though but hopefully won't be necessary....

If it were I, I'd make my own ventilated cover. I'd layout and drill a row of 1/2 inch holes along the bottom area of the cover and along the top area of the cover.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:07:58 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by srtdodge05:

You mean the ground cable from the cabinet to the door? That was the first thing I cut off. I put the 110V plug in mine.

It is supposed to go from the screw on the bottom to a grounded pipe or something. What one do you have?

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:05:52 EDT

srtdodge05 posted : You mean the ground cable from the cabinet to the door? That was the first thing I cut off. I put the 110V plug in mine.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:02:10 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by camper:

I would remove the knockouts at the top and the bottom of the enclosure to allow air flow through the enclosure. That may even be better than the ventilated cover.

But, whatever you do, monitor the temperature of any equipment in an enclosed space. Heat is a big enemy of electronics.

Thanks! Currently have grommets on the holes knocked out but will remove the ones I do not need. Ventilated door looks nice though but hopefully won't be necessary. »amzn.com/B00K0Q5J1E

I am debating whether or not to remove the ground.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:59:15 EDT

camper posted :
I would remove the knockouts at the top and the bottom of the enclosure to allow air flow through the enclosure. That may even be better than the ventilated cover.

But, whatever you do, monitor the temperature of any equipment in an enclosed space. Heat is a big enemy of electronics.

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:57:48 EDT

jm101 posted :

said by srtdodge05:

I did it and it was fine. They sell routers and switches that mount right in those enclosures.

Great! Thanks! This is my current setup without the new router. »Wiring Cleanup Suggestions and Grounding Question

[Equip] Re: Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:57:00 EDT

srtdodge05 posted : I did it and it was fine. They sell routers and switches that mount right in those enclosures.

[Equip] Storing Comcast Gateway in Media Enclosure

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:54:13 EDT

jm101 posted : Hi all:

Is it bad storing a Comcast Gateway (TC8305C) in one these media enclosures with a door? »amzn.com/B00022749G

Will also be storing a small router in there too.

Currently I have the door off. Amazon sells a ventilated door for it but I am already over-budget on this project. :D