Category Archive for ‘Networks & Wi-Fi’

Organised network and AV racks in a Camps Bay Control4 server room

September 27, 2026

Planning a Home AV Rack: What Makes It Reliable and Serviceable

by Morgan Irwin / Posted in Networks & Wi-Fi

An equipment rack is the part of a connected home most people never see. It may bring together the network, Wi-Fi, television sources, audio, control and security equipment. A good rack is not judged only by how tidy it looks on handover. It should also be safe to work in, straightforward to diagnose and practical to upgrade years later.

Mirror Edge Networks AV and home network equipment rack with organised cabling

May 27, 2014

The Power of Fibre: Building a Reliable Home Network

by Morgan Irwin / Posted in Networks & Wi-Fi

Originally published in May 2014; substantially updated in September 2026.

Fibre broadband changed what was possible for connected homes in Cape Town. Today, however, a fast connection at the front door is only the starting point. The experience inside the home also depends on the router, network switches, cabling and Wi-Fi design.