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    Replacement trays for NAS?

    Hi All, I would like to do a rotating backup schedule using a small 2-drive NAS by replacing the drives in it. (hotswap is not a must, just nice to have) The problem is that I simply cannot locate additional drive trays or holders for just about any brand out there. My choice of NAS was...
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    Connect two networks to share NAS, but keep networks isolated

    Hi All! I am looking for your advice on the following: Given are two adjacent single-family homes, each with its own home network, one actually being connected to the internet through cable, the other one via DSL. The first home has a dedicated open-source firewall with a dedicated mail/web...
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    patch cable length?

    Hi All, This may be trivial information, but I am having hard time settling the issue on what is the minimal length needed for Cat5e patch cables? For example: if I want to connect two cascading switches mounted next to each other - how long the patch cable has to be? I also have a number...
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    Zyxel USG100 Unified Security Gateway Review

    Thanks for this review, I can't wait to read the second part. from the interior picture of the appliance I infer that there are no fans in this firewall/router? can you confirm that please? Thanks, Lleo19
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    16-port gigabit with POE and fanless

    I have an 8-port switch that I have outgrown :) Of course I could get a second 8-port switch and cascade it from the first one to get 13-ports. Given my "server room" my first criteria is that the switch has to be silent, i.e. fanless. Jumbo frame support is also needed. Now if it also...
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    Snom m3 issues

    Hi All, Long time reader, first post! It was Michael's review of the Snom m3 that enticed me to update my home/office telecommunications into the 21st century. I got myself a Snom m3 with 4 handsets and installed Trixbox on an old P3 system to act as PBX. As I am not yet ready to cut the...
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