Securing Networking Equipment with Velcro

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As of this post, my local area network has been expanded into my shop facility via fiber optic networking. Although the networking started out with just an access point, I had to add a TP-LINK port switch to add additional networking components to the shop.

As of writing this post I have 4 pieces of networking equipment on a metal shelf. To keep things organized and secured, I decided to apply Velcro adhesive strips to the port switch, media converter, and raspberry pi. The Velcro keeps things stationary and makes it easier to plug/unplug equipment without things falling off the shelf or out of place.

The case for the Raspberry Pi I purchased on eBay already had a loop (soft) Velcro strip adhered to it which further solidified my decision to secure everything with Velcro as opposed to drilling holes and or using screws.

I just got on eBay and purchased 1" Velcro adhesive strips. I had to cut it down to the length I need for my equipment and apply it to the device and to the shelf. I applied the soft Velcro (loop) to the device and the hard part (hook) to the shelf.

What got Adhered with Velcro

Essentially, all the light-weight items got adhered to the shelf. The Zebra ZD420 is heavy enough to be stationary by way of gravity. The TP-LINK access point is on another shelf and doesn't need secured.

• TP-LINK Fiber Optic Media Converter
• TP-LINK Port Switch
• Raspberry Pi 3