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    VLAN on NEW Router... or Separate Routers for IoT and Security

    @HTBruceM You make a very good point with regards to CASTING devices and a market need for engineering teams to build a "casting-friendly" network isolation scheme! @thiggins @L&LD @Trip @coxhaus @RMerlin : All of you guys are certainly a lot more connected to evolving...
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    VLAN on NEW Router... or Separate Routers for IoT and Security

    Hello dlbzone. Thanks for your response and offer to share new findings. From my side, I have read multiple threads and suggestions from frequent (and more knowledgeable) contributors from SNB. My key take-aways are that my network design will (eventually) encompass: VLAN-capable PoE Switch...
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    Seeking advice on L3 Switch best suited for Planned Setup & Future Expansion

    I would like to stay somewhere between $ 300 - $ 500 for an L3 Switch, if possible.
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    Seeking advice on L3 Switch best suited for Planned Setup & Future Expansion

    I think that 10 Gbps is an overkill and too expansive for the moment. Any other specific HW recommendations that may fit the details previously listed?
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    Seeking advice on L3 Switch best suited for Planned Setup & Future Expansion

    Hello everyone… I have been lurking around this forum and have found/read a lot of very valuable information. After all my research, I have come down with a high-level plan to address some immediate needs; while considering how to further expand/improve my SOHO network down the line. CURRENTLY...
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    VLAN on NEW Router... or Separate Routers for IoT and Security

    Thx @Matey2 . Have been doing a lot of research and reading over the last week and came across some interesting and educational posts from many members of this forum: ex: Trip , coxhaus, L&LD , and many other contributors. I will be looking to add some PoE Devices down the road, likely Cameras...
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    VLAN on NEW Router... or Separate Routers for IoT and Security

    Hello and the best of 2021 to everyone. I have recently moved to a new home in BC (Canada) and have brought all of my previous gear along. I have a fair bit of hardware accumulated over the years that can be incorporated into a more secured network design. However, I have not yet concluded on...
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    • home network setup iot security need help netgear nighthawk nvidia shield recommendations security vlan vlan tagging wifi access point
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    Advice on compatible 12+ ft USB Cable to interconnect a NAS and UPS for shutdown

    I was under the "impression" that the supplied USB cable perhaps had some special attributes specific to the interface for a UPS-->NAS, which would have required a similar "special USB cable" ! From your responses, it looks like any normal USB extender may just do then :) Will give that a...
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    Advice on compatible 12+ ft USB Cable to interconnect a NAS and UPS for shutdown

    I am looking for technical advice on this point. I recently purchased an APC UPS to connect my QNAP TS-459PRO in order to protect it and initiate a proper shutdown of the NAS during a power outage. The model for this APC UPS is the BR1300LCD (which is part of the Back-UPS RS series from...
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    Detection of Power Outage to initiate proper shutdown on QNAP TS-459 PRO

    Here is an update to my earlier post. It looks like the "compatibility list" posted on the QNAP Web-Site does not show every/all possible compatible models and generally refers to the UPS units under their "Family Name" rather than by each possible product number. I found out that this can...
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    How Has SmallNetBuilder Helped You?

    Tim and SNB are just a MUST SEE and USE. I had been looking for information to better understand what I needed to pay attention to, in order to implement a Home/Small Office network. This site was invaluable in understanding the numerous choices out there. It helped me sort through what made...
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    Detection of Power Outage to initiate proper shutdown on QNAP TS-459 PRO

    Hello to all QNAP and other NAS Users, Am looking for some advice to protect my recent purchase from possible problems resulting from sudden power outage. I have just recently ordered a QNAP TS-459 PRO and am waiting for its delivery now. In the meantime, I also wanted to decide on a proper...
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    Key SOHO step, NAS contenders are : Qnap Turbo, ReadyNAS NVX , Synology DS209+II

    Selection made - QNAP TS 459 PRO ... now HDD confiuration question Hi Claykin... I was away for a while and saw your comments from my post. Thanks very much for your response. Here are the final results for the above: I just ordered the QNAP TS-459 PRO (diskless) and selected 2 X 2 TB WD...
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    Hi Claykin, Have seen through various blogs and posts that you actually own a ReadyNAS NVX...

    Hi Claykin, Have seen through various blogs and posts that you actually own a ReadyNAS NVX device. This is ONE of my final contenders for my next purchase of a NAS device. I have also witnessed from numeorus posts that I read that you are far more versed than I am in the NAS technologies. I...
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    Key SOHO step, NAS contenders are : Qnap Turbo, ReadyNAS NVX , Synology DS209+II

    Hi Tim and all from SNB, First .. congrat’s for this extremely informative site. I had been doing a lot or research to upgrade into a SOHO Network and was very glad I found SNB.com . It has given me a lot to ponder about but am getting there slowly. Am now considering my final NAS selection...
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    Which single band wireless router most recommended with attached NAS

    Thanks for the feedback. Just joined this forum today and have been doing a lot of browsing on your site. Find it most helpfull and informative...nicely done! I read multiple forums and threads regarding Wireless N and understand now why I should simply add a Wireless N Single Band to my...
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    So Many Considerations ... Please Help

    Also have the same questions Hi Ross, Just joined this forum and read your post. Am in the exact same situation! Am afraid I don't have the answer you are looking for ...but will keep an eye on any replies you get on this topic :) Luc
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