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  1. LoneWolf

    2x 48 Gigabit Switch

    Have you taken a look at the Cisco SG300-52P ? I think you'll find it's a bit more robust. Netgear's M4100-50G PoE+ should probably do what you want as well, but I think the Cisco is a better value in a lot of ways.
  2. LoneWolf

    help eliminate this double NAT

    To best answer this question, I need to understand how the server is utilized from the inside/outside. Do you need access from the WAN to the server just to remote desktop in to it? Is it a web server that the world needs access to? Can you describe the desired function?
  3. LoneWolf

    Only one port on the switch has internet signal

    I'm going to start with a couple of questions. 1) - Was the switch ever working in the configuration you currently have it in? If so, when did it stop working? 2) - Is the switch brand new, or was it used in a previous location or configuration somewhere else? 3) - For the computer that is...
  4. LoneWolf

    Long ethernet cable runs

    I would think that you'd need a PoE switch on the end you want to have the cisco points on, and then just use a converter to uplink the fiber/coax cable. Alternately the same solution, but with a wireless bridge for point-to-point. If range is significant, you may need unidirectional high-gain...
  5. LoneWolf

    Ubiquiti UniFi AP-AC Reviewed

    The more I read about the Ubiquiti, the more I don't think it's for me. Sounds like you need to have client software on a PC to manage, keyed to the network. If I do access points for home, I'd rather have a virtual-controller based in firmware, accessible from the UI; a good example of this...
  6. LoneWolf

    ASUS RT-AC87U Dual-band Wireless-AC2400 Gigabit Router Reviewed

    Assuming the diagram is correct, I don't get why there would be one LAN port (LAN 1, Realtek) separated from the other three LAN ports in the first place. What would be the point for this? You would think there would be four LAN ports tied to a single switch, in a logical arrangement. I might...
  7. LoneWolf

    RT-AC68U - DHCP Server Has Only One Server

    My router is not in the same location as my cable modem, and is still functioning as a router. Admittedly, I had to run a 20-30' Ethernet cord from one floor to the next, but it goes direct from the modem to the router (I also have one cord going back down to the bottom floor through the same...
  8. LoneWolf

    SOHO network upgrade

    Have you considered going with Ubiquiti access points for your wifi? I don't know whether or not I'd use them in larger than small business environments (their range isn't as good as some or usage for high numbers of concurrent clients), but for home, a couple of them should cover, and you...
  9. LoneWolf

    Cisco SG300-10 switch line - P vs MP?

    Okay, there's the part I missed. Apparently the "M" stands for "max power" from the additional reading I was able to find. Just got a killer deal on a slightly used SG-30010MPP, for less than half the going price of new. The 10PP would have been fine as well, but even used it would have cost...
  10. LoneWolf

    Used 3Com switch - no IP?

    It got better with time, but I'll agree, it was a mess for quite awhile. Also gotta love the fact that if your NBX head unit died, licenses couldn't be transferred to a new one. Ouch. There was a time when 3Com was the last word in NICs, switches, etc. That time is now over a decade past...
  11. LoneWolf

    VLAN on a managed switch?

    A lot of good replies here. At home, VLANs benefit mainly the tech enthusiast. That's about it. If all you need is a single /24 mask (e.g., 192.168.1.1-1.254), you won't need them. However (and this also is where you get into enterprise networking) say you decide you want to have the...
  12. LoneWolf

    Comparison between PowerConnect Switch series'?

    While I haven't played with the lower-end Dell gig switches (I've generally worked with the 3/5/7 series and a little of the newer N line), I believe the 27xx/28xx are "web-managed" switches. They start unmanaged out-of-box, and you have to turn management on if you want to use them in managed...
  13. LoneWolf

    Cisco SG300-10 switch line - P vs MP?

    I've been looking into a managed gigabit switch for home, and the Cisco SG300-10 line looks like a great deal, especially used. Layer 3, PoE (if you buy the correct model), good for playing around on even if not a true iOS switch (so Cisco doesn't ask for a maintenance contract to get the...
  14. LoneWolf

    What's OpenVPN ?

    Your middle sentence is the most accurate. Several midrange products for business use OpenVPN as an option, though, even if it isn't their primary. I use WatchGuard firewalls, and OpenVPN can be configured to work with them just fine (though there are other options too). QNAP and Synology...
  15. LoneWolf

    ASUS RT-AC87 Firmware - Official Releases

    This. IP attached printers and storage are just more stable, and usually better performing than USB ones. You also don't have to worry about USB controller chip compatibility with a NAS.
  16. LoneWolf

    My Experiance with the RT-AC87U And No It's not Good

    I've always been squirrelly about USB printer sharing. Far better practice just to get a printer with an Ethernet port. It works no matter the router. I admit I prefer Ethernet for an attached drive too due to speed. But I do understand USB attached storage as sometimes being a need.
  17. LoneWolf

    Asus RT-AC87U problems with intel adapters

    I'm not having issues with my Intel 6300. I also haven't had issues with the AC7260 from work --and I would have considered that more likely, as Intel has had some bluescreen issues with the AC7260 connecting to some WAPs if drivers for the NIC (or firmware on the WAP) isn't up to date. I'm...
  18. LoneWolf

    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    I like that Quantenna is getting a lot of wins. We all benefit in the form of broader support that should hopefully lead to even better drivers.
  19. LoneWolf

    ASUS RT-AC87 Firmware - Official Releases

    You mean, the Gary you insulted?
  20. LoneWolf

    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    This would be a scientific wild-a## guess on my part, but I'm going to guess the customizations for T-Mobile are largely in the firmware; if you can re-flash the router, you do away with the customizations that make the router what it is supposed to be for the carrier. One other note based on...
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