I need some equipment suggestions. My biggest concern is being able to stream media off the WHS (or NAS) AND backup speeds across the network (both wired and wireless). I want all wired gigabit capable.
So, media box in garage will have five CAT6 cables:
1 goes to - entertainment center (includes TiVo x2, Sonos, Oppo Blu-Ray, and Pioneer tv)
2 goes to - office (includes printer, desktop computer)
3 goes to - WHS box (on shelf above box)
4 goes to - unused outlet (may be used for LAN parties or other occasional use)
5 goes to - wireless access point in the attic (connects to Wii, 2 laptops, smart phone, etc)
#1 & 2 will need switches (obviously).
I need a router in the media box.
I need a wireless access point in the attic. I do not need dual band, but do not mind if dual band is included.
I want to make sure the hardware isn't slowing stuff down at all.
My current router is a D-Link 655.
My current switches are D-Link "green" gigabit switches.
I need either a new wireless router or a wireless access point (and I should be able to use the D-Link 655 as the other, right?).
My biggest concern previously was VERY SLOW bare metal restore times off my WHS box (which is running 2 GB ram on an old Intel Core 2 duo CPU). It took over 8 hours to restore a 200GB SSD!!!
So, can someone please point out the weak spots in my network and suggest some new equipment to fix it?
Thanks!
So, media box in garage will have five CAT6 cables:
1 goes to - entertainment center (includes TiVo x2, Sonos, Oppo Blu-Ray, and Pioneer tv)
2 goes to - office (includes printer, desktop computer)
3 goes to - WHS box (on shelf above box)
4 goes to - unused outlet (may be used for LAN parties or other occasional use)
5 goes to - wireless access point in the attic (connects to Wii, 2 laptops, smart phone, etc)
#1 & 2 will need switches (obviously).
I need a router in the media box.
I need a wireless access point in the attic. I do not need dual band, but do not mind if dual band is included.
I want to make sure the hardware isn't slowing stuff down at all.
My current router is a D-Link 655.
My current switches are D-Link "green" gigabit switches.
I need either a new wireless router or a wireless access point (and I should be able to use the D-Link 655 as the other, right?).
My biggest concern previously was VERY SLOW bare metal restore times off my WHS box (which is running 2 GB ram on an old Intel Core 2 duo CPU). It took over 8 hours to restore a 200GB SSD!!!
So, can someone please point out the weak spots in my network and suggest some new equipment to fix it?
Thanks!
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