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  1. Oyster1286

    Help with Designing Network (noob)

    Hi everyone. I'm pretty new to home networking. A while ago I setup an OpenWRT WiFi Router and that was quite complicated but I got it working. I'm now trying to better understand networking as a whole and design my own home network. I have been planning to build a NAS for file sharing, etc. and...
    • Oyster1286
    • Thread
    • firewall help home network setup nas network pfsense router security camera surveilance switch configuration
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Other LAN and WAN
  2. R

    Add to AX1800 Mesh Network

    I'm using an ASUS ZenWiFi AX 1800 Mesh wireless network on a home network (with Internet through wired connection to modem). I'm not getting the coverage in my garage that I need to connect Rachio irrigation controller. The second node of the AX1800 is against the wall between the house and...
  3. L

    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...
    • ldesmar
    • Thread
    • home network setup iot security need help netgear nighthawk nvidia shield recommendations security vlan vlan tagging wifi access point
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General Network Security
  4. Saqr42

    Security camera functioning and performance with ASUS RT-AC88U

    Dears, I am considering to buy a home security camera system to be installed and connected to my home wireless network, mostly all cameras will connect in wireless mode to this home network. Will the Asus RT-AC88U be able to carry or withstand the traffic load of such cameras ? Is a 4 channel...
    • Saqr42
    • Thread
    • asus ac-rt88u home network setup security camera surveillance videostreaming
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: ASUS Wi-Fi
  5. D

    Wiring new apartment - need advice

    Hi all, new member here, learnt a lot from reading all the threads, thanks so much. Need your advice - moving into a new apartment soon and lay the apartment with Cat 6a as I am getting a 10G internet connection (I know its probably an overkill for the time being but I don't have much patience...
  6. J

    Router for DHCP + Switch for ethernet (possible?)

    Dear all I am not sure where this should be posted - (can it be moved if it is more suitable in a different category?) I was hoping to get some input on the following scenario: I currently run my home network as follows: All DHCP has been disabled on my internet modem (from the provider) The...
  7. Potestatem - Will

    Stuck between two routers and a choppy NAS.

    Good morning, afternoon, evening or goodnight! My name is Will and I am a new member of the SNB community, (although, a long time-'ish' reader.) I hope I have posted in the correct forum, this thread could quite easily go into many of the different forums. Over the past few months or...
  8. M

    How do I setup my ADSL router as bridge

    I receive internet through a Hauwei HG531s (ADSL2+ modem + wireless router). Because this router is very limited when it comes to things like QoS, I got a Asus RT-AC66U router. The Asus router is connected to one of the LAN ports on the Huawei router and I use it as the only wireless router in...
  9. geek2150

    2950 Configuration for home network.

    Thank you in advance for the forum. I am new to this switch business and need help. I have comcast cable internet service. An Arris SURFboard SB6190 Cable Modem connected to an Arris SURFboard AC3200 WiFi router. I would like to add a 2950 switch to give me some more ports. I do not want...
  10. S

    Need help for tracking down cause of intermittent network outages

    Hi Guys Just joined this excellent looking group and hopeful I have at last found a helpful forum that covers my rather complicated and growing Home Network. I am also hoping I am posting this in the right place as it covers a number of different topics - but posting individual discrete...
  11. K

    Share Internet to rental apartment

    Hi all Just bought a house. As part of the house there is a separate apartment that I will rent out. I will have to provide Internet to this apartment. I have come up with what I think will be the final network design, but I need some input to what device I should put in after the Cable Modem...
  12. Rabmac

    What equipment do I need?

    Hi, I was wondering what equipment I need for this setup: 1. Main computer connected to separate network via ethernet cable and on its own network which has traffic priority. Do online gaming with this. (OS = Windows 7, location = downstairs) 2. Media PC connected to separate network via...
  13. J

    Best Practice Advice. VLans on Router, Switch Or?

    Hi, First post nice to meet you all. Been reading reviews here for some time, but haven't had a chance to use the forums. Hopefully I can contribute in the future to others that may be at the same knowledge level I am now. I am hoping for some best practice advice concerning my home network...
    • JPNH
    • Thread
    • bridge mode home network setup media server router os switch tp-link ubiquiti unifi vlan voip
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Routers
  14. H

    On home network setup and router software choices...

    Hi Folks! I am building out a home network and am looking for some direction/opinion/advice on how to set it up, router hardware & software choices etc. I am a software application developer, with a, IMO, good understanding of networking concepts. But once I started to list my requirements, I...
    • homenet
    • Thread
    • diy router hardware home network setup router os
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Routers
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