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  1. demonboy

    Help a noob build a home network

    Pretty sure Minix android does because it's the reason for drawing up this plan. One issue with the minix is that they only provide support for one external harddrive at a max of 2.5TB. I asked on the forum how people got round this and the answer was 'NAS'. Think it uses Samba. Anyway, thank...
  2. demonboy

    Help a noob build a home network

    Yes, I think updates would be rare. In fact the only updates would be to the laptops themselves and they can connect to a hotspot easily enough. Good to know reboots won't affect things. I'm assuming I won't need a dedicated file server if a WD MyCloud is attached to the ethernet port of the...
  3. demonboy

    Help a noob build a home network

    Other non-marinised items include lithium battery chargers, tablets and phones, usb charge ports, tv, head unit, speakers... all of these items are more likely to be replaced because they're old or been superceded by better technology before they fall apart due to corrosion. My current media...
  4. demonboy

    Help a noob build a home network

    Good question, but I shouldn't worry about it. Firstly our boat is pretty dry down below, bar tropical humidity. Secondly most of the installed electronics are tucked away in a dry cupboard. Finally we run all manner of non - marine grade gear on the boat (laptops, harddrives, cameras... lots of...
  5. demonboy

    Help a noob build a home network

    Hi, New to the forums. Struggled to work out where to post this because it concerns both wired and wireless! A wired home network to be accessed wirelessly. I’m trying to build a network for my boat with low power consumption being the main aim. There are three areas I’m trying to serve: an...
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