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#351589 - 17/04/2012 01:18 Networking device lock boxes?
Dignan
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Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12338
Loc: Sterling, VA
Okay, my Google-fu is weak once again. I'm looking for some kind of box I can put around networking devices so people STOP F***ING WITH THEM! smile As long as clients don't let me put these things where I recommend they do, people are going to fiddle with things when they think they're not working, and that's extremely frustrating.

All I need is room for a couple small devices, like a WAP and a switch. It doesn't need to be super secure, just enough of a deterrent to keep people away. It doesn't even have to be mounted or even purpose-made. If you have a suggestion like a milk crate I'm open to it.
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#351612 - 17/04/2012 13:39 Re: Networking device lock boxes? [Re: Dignan]
wfaulk
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Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
How about a milk crate? wink
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#351613 - 17/04/2012 13:51 Re: Networking device lock boxes? [Re: Dignan]
wfaulk
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Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
How about something like one of those clear plastic boxes that you see over thermostats? I found this manufacturer. Their stuff seems a little expensive, but maybe you can find something cheaper.

Also, search keywords I can think of would be "tamper", "tamperproof", "anti-tamper", "enclosure", "cage", "deterrent".

Honestly, any sort of box would do. Maybe a medicine cabinet? See if an army surplus store has some sort of ammo boxes?
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#351614 - 17/04/2012 13:53 Re: Networking device lock boxes? [Re: wfaulk]
hybrid8
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Registered: 12/11/2001
Posts: 7738
Loc: Toronto, CANADA
Go nuts: http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/usa/

Put a zip tie through each end of the top and box lip to secure it. Nearly all their boxes are the same design, regardless of size. Anything from thimble-sized to trunk sized.

This is a typical lockable network product enclosure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWCfffFZs_k

If you have a label printer, you can label this one "The Internet - Do not disconnect!"

http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Display_Cases/TLLB10X10X10BLK


Lots of hits searching for "lockable plexiglass enclosure" or "lockable plastic box"
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#351617 - 17/04/2012 14:49 Re: Networking device lock boxes? [Re: hybrid8]
Phoenix42
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Registered: 21/03/2002
Posts: 1424
Loc: MA but Irish born
Originally Posted By: hybrid8
If you have a label printer, you can label this one "The Internet - Do not disconnect!"


Bruno, I think your confusing it this this one:

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#351622 - 17/04/2012 15:39 Re: Networking device lock boxes? [Re: Phoenix42]
hybrid8
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Registered: 12/11/2001
Posts: 7738
Loc: Toronto, CANADA
Not confusing, just making an homage. Obviously it can't be the REAL internet box. There's only one of those. wink
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#351627 - 17/04/2012 22:10 Re: Networking device lock boxes? [Re: hybrid8]
gbeer
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Registered: 17/12/2000
Posts: 2665
Loc: Manteca, California
Do a google image search for Enclosure wi-fi . You should see what you want.
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