whsbuss
Senior Member
I'm looking to change my local network and NAS configuration. Here's my current config (FiOS TV M-DVR so ActionTec must be DHCP router):
FiOS ActionTec Rev F 10/100 Ethernet 4-port
Netgear R6300 WAN port Cat5e to ActionTec LAN port
MyBook Live 2TB NAS Cat5e to R6300 LAN port
Win7 PC Cat5e to R6300 LAN port
R6300 static IP in 192.168.1.x from ActionTec
R6300 DHCP in 192.168.18.x (double NAT) so internal LAN is isolated and provides guest capabilities.
What I think may better suit my needs for better wireless coverage is as follows:
Airport Express #1 WAN port config in bridge mode Cat5e to LAN port of ActionTec
Airport Express #2 via Powerline ethernet to family room config to join Airport Express #1 wireless network
MyBook Live Cat5e to LAN port of ActionTec set to static IP from ActionTec
I realize that I cannot have a guest network but having better wireless coverage is my goal. I use Time Machine from my macbook pro to the MyBook Live NAS.
What's the community think???
FiOS ActionTec Rev F 10/100 Ethernet 4-port
Netgear R6300 WAN port Cat5e to ActionTec LAN port
MyBook Live 2TB NAS Cat5e to R6300 LAN port
Win7 PC Cat5e to R6300 LAN port
R6300 static IP in 192.168.1.x from ActionTec
R6300 DHCP in 192.168.18.x (double NAT) so internal LAN is isolated and provides guest capabilities.
What I think may better suit my needs for better wireless coverage is as follows:
Airport Express #1 WAN port config in bridge mode Cat5e to LAN port of ActionTec
Airport Express #2 via Powerline ethernet to family room config to join Airport Express #1 wireless network
MyBook Live Cat5e to LAN port of ActionTec set to static IP from ActionTec
I realize that I cannot have a guest network but having better wireless coverage is my goal. I use Time Machine from my macbook pro to the MyBook Live NAS.
What's the community think???
