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The In-Wall Network Enclosure is a professional-grade solution for organizing networking, smart home, and A/V equipment in a clean, structured manner. This enclosure is ideal for both new construction and retrofitting into existing spaces. Its durable plastic construction ensures lightweight strength, making it a reliable choice for home and business installations.

Having used Star Tech equipment for many years, it is everything I've come to expect from a top supplier of I.T. equipment a all the bells and whistles. Closures for wire penetrations are flexible rubber cross-cut bushings, a few included shelves to use, and assorted tie points. The cabinet door has a cutout for a keyed lock and comes with a simple turn lock.

This fits perfectly between 16 OC wall studs. The best time is to install it in new construction BEFORE the drywall is put up. Otherwise, you will have to consider where you want to place it. A last resort: It can be surface mounted on the wall, too.

The cabinet includes 5 round concentric knockouts at the top and 3 at the bottom. The bottom knockouts have 2 cutouts for 120v receptacles. We all need power in most of our setups.

For new work, It fits perfectly in a 2x4 studded wall. BETTER in a 2x6 exterior wall (northern climates). For old work, determine where you want to place this and what is on the other side of the wall. You CAN use the attached ears for mounting screws or the back of the box has 6 screw holes. This is where it gets tricky. Keep in mind that any long screw used in the back of the box will go through whatever is on the other side, depending on the depth. Verify what is there. You don't want to put screws through into a bedroom or hallway. Most drywall is ? thick. Rare to find 5/8 drywall in a home (used often in apartment firewalls).

Figure out what you are going to use inside the cabinet. I have a firewall, network switch, high-power WiFi access point, and a custom keystone plate for 16 ports. I included an isolated ground 120v outlet and a network-controlled PDU, so I don't have to do a power reset if/when necessary.

This enclosure has multiple 1-1/2 conduit knockouts (2). 5 at the top and 3 at the bottom, allowing for flexibility in cable management. The bottom knockouts feature cutouts for standard 120V receptacles, making it easy to add power outlets for PoE switches, network gear, and other electronics. However, there are no knockouts on the sides, so modifications may be required if lateral cable entry is needed.

For new construction, installation is seamlessathis enclosure fits perfectly between studs before drywall is installed. In existing walls, careful planning is necessary to avoid interference with electrical wiring, plumbing, or wall obstructions. The unit can be secured using either the attached mounting ears or six pre-drilled holes on the back panel, but it's essential to confirm what's on the other side of the wall before drilling.

This structured media enclosure is perfect for housing routers, network switches, smart home hubs, security system components, and even mini-PCs. A well-planned setup might include a firewall, network switch, WiFi access point, keystone plate for structured cabling, and an isolated ground power outlet for clean, surge-protected power. A/V cabling and switching gear are ideal for this cabinet.

One aspect is heat. The door is vented, but there is no power venting for equipment with a fan. If a device has a fan, the enclosure it's placed in should also be ventilatedapreferably with a fanaas a fundamental rule of proper cooling. That is the usual indicator.

For anyone building a centralized home network or looking to clean up existing installations, this enclosure offers an efficient, secure, and ventilated space to house networking gear. It is recommended for professionals and DIYers and provides excellent organization, easy access, and a polished look for home labs, offices, and smart home installations. ????? The comfort level exceeded expectations. It fits perfectly in our space.