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Moon Lake Cabin

Operations & Infrastructure

Map Layers

Base Map

Terrain

Groundwater

Soils & Land Cover

Ownership

Regulatory & Watersheds

Property

Address29748 Briezen Trail
Parcel04-203-1400
Acreage10.14 acres
Elevation1,418 ft

Network / IT Setup

Reliable network coverage across the cabin, garage, and outhouse with proper rack-mounted gear housing in the garage and outhouse.

Network topology diagram (to be drawn)

ISP → Router → Switch → APs / Devices

Locations

LocationCurrent GearNeedsStatus
garageISP modem, router, switch (loose on shelf)Proper rack enclosure, cable management, ventilationplanned
outhouseAccess point, Raspberry Pi (not configured)Small rack enclosure, power, network runplanned
cabinWi-Fi coverage from garage APAssess coverage, possibly add APtbd

Raspberry Pi / Compute

The Raspberry Pi needs to be either properly configured on the network or replaced with a small PC or Mac.

OptionProsCons
Raspberry Pi (existing)Already owned, low power, small form factorSetup needed, limited compute, SD card reliability
Mini PC (e.g. Intel NUC, Beelink)More power, reliable storage, still compactAdditional cost, more power draw
Mac MiniGreat ecosystem fit, reliable, good remote managementHigher cost, overkill for basic tasks

Rack & Enclosure Options

Proper housing for network gear in both the garage (primary) and outhouse (secondary).

Best for Garage
Flyht Pro Stage Rack 9.5" 6U Double Door
Road-case style 6U rack with double doors. Rugged, lockable, handles dust and temperature swings well.
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Jeff Geerling's Mini Rack
Open-source, 3D-printable mini rack. Great community, well-documented. Good for Raspberry Pi and small gear.
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DeskPi Rack Mate Collection
Desktop mini rack system. Modular, good-looking, designed for homelab setups with multiple size options.
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Best for Outhouse
DeskPi RackMate TT
Compact rackmount mini server cabinet. Fits mini PCs, network gear, audio/video equipment. Great for secondary locations.
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To-Do

  • Decide on rack enclosure
  • Inventory current gear (modem, router, switch, patch panel?)
  • Plan rack layout & cable management
  • Run any needed ethernet drops
  • Mount and install enclosure
  • Label everything