emrystuatha
New Around Here
I know nothing about networking, and the more I dig, the more technical mumbo jumbo I come across that, let me be completely honest, I don't want to take that much time to try and understand. So, being the honest and direct guy that I am, here is my situation and the assistance that I humbly request:
I am looking to build a HTPC to store all of my movies, music, and games on. The PC and one TV (possibly two) will be hard wired into the network. Additionally, I have one tablet, two cell phones, and two laptops (maybe that second TV) that will connect to the network wirelessly. And, at the tip of the iceburg, I want to allow up to 10 users, outside of my household, to access my media via PLEX/XBMC.
So, what I need is equipment recommendations for this sort of setup. I want to be as future proof as possible but my main emphasis will be speed and security. I will be using residential Comcast Cable internet. Additionally, I live in an older apartment complex where my neighbors use Comcast or Satellite for their internet and TV needs (not sure if that helps, just adding details). The apartment is a towne home, so, for the most part, compact. I want to own my own equipment, so recommendations for the right cable modem, router, switch, hub, cards, etc... whatever I need would be much appreciated. I have done a little peeking into AC1750 and AC1900 routers and it looks like the AC1900's are NOT recommended at this time. I don't really have a budget, so if this equipment comes to a grand or more, then so be it. However, I don't want to spend money on something I won't need or may never potentially utilize, so I'm cost conscious in the regard of not buying what I don't need!
So, with that, I am at the mercy of those kind enough to assist. Thank you, for taking the time to hear me out, and I look forward to any responses I may get!
I am looking to build a HTPC to store all of my movies, music, and games on. The PC and one TV (possibly two) will be hard wired into the network. Additionally, I have one tablet, two cell phones, and two laptops (maybe that second TV) that will connect to the network wirelessly. And, at the tip of the iceburg, I want to allow up to 10 users, outside of my household, to access my media via PLEX/XBMC.
So, what I need is equipment recommendations for this sort of setup. I want to be as future proof as possible but my main emphasis will be speed and security. I will be using residential Comcast Cable internet. Additionally, I live in an older apartment complex where my neighbors use Comcast or Satellite for their internet and TV needs (not sure if that helps, just adding details). The apartment is a towne home, so, for the most part, compact. I want to own my own equipment, so recommendations for the right cable modem, router, switch, hub, cards, etc... whatever I need would be much appreciated. I have done a little peeking into AC1750 and AC1900 routers and it looks like the AC1900's are NOT recommended at this time. I don't really have a budget, so if this equipment comes to a grand or more, then so be it. However, I don't want to spend money on something I won't need or may never potentially utilize, so I'm cost conscious in the regard of not buying what I don't need!
So, with that, I am at the mercy of those kind enough to assist. Thank you, for taking the time to hear me out, and I look forward to any responses I may get!