Hello......
Currently my network is composed of 3 Windows PCs domain capable and 1 nondomain capable (will be upgraded to domain capable). There are other devices (smartphones, TVs, etc) in the network as well.....
Connectivy of these devices is held by one DD-WRT router (with a ISP standalone modem) and another DD-WRT simply extending the wireless range.
Basically since Im going to go towards Cisco in the future, I want to restructure my entire network.
My idea is this:
2 new "PC" in this structure. I call them "PC" because of the following:
1 will have 2 NICs running pfSense, which will essentially act as my router (and a couple of things also, see below). One NIC goes from my broadband modem and the other NIC to a yet to be determained switch.
Another PC will be a domain controller
Next:
A L3 switch where I can configure it to the level almost of a router.
So my questions are:
What do I do about wireless? Should I get a dedicated device that can really extend wireless thruout my house (3 stories and it will be located in the attic)
The two new PCs should be more than enough with low priced right? For example, two of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155554
Should be more than enough, right? Like I said 4 PCs are going to be connected to this domain.
This network, for future proofing (and learning), I wish to be mixed IPv4 and IPv6. Means each PC will have a local IPv6 address (even if unneccesary) and a local IPv4. They should be also ready to access IPv6 sites (thru tunnels or otherwise).
The pfSense will act as I said a router but should be my firewall and also a VPN server. What kind is yet to be determained.
As you can see, my network is complex but also something that I should see in the future in business networks. If someone could help me out with tips and orientations, thank you very much.
Currently my network is composed of 3 Windows PCs domain capable and 1 nondomain capable (will be upgraded to domain capable). There are other devices (smartphones, TVs, etc) in the network as well.....
Connectivy of these devices is held by one DD-WRT router (with a ISP standalone modem) and another DD-WRT simply extending the wireless range.
Basically since Im going to go towards Cisco in the future, I want to restructure my entire network.
My idea is this:
2 new "PC" in this structure. I call them "PC" because of the following:
1 will have 2 NICs running pfSense, which will essentially act as my router (and a couple of things also, see below). One NIC goes from my broadband modem and the other NIC to a yet to be determained switch.
Another PC will be a domain controller
Next:
A L3 switch where I can configure it to the level almost of a router.
So my questions are:
What do I do about wireless? Should I get a dedicated device that can really extend wireless thruout my house (3 stories and it will be located in the attic)
The two new PCs should be more than enough with low priced right? For example, two of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155554
Should be more than enough, right? Like I said 4 PCs are going to be connected to this domain.
This network, for future proofing (and learning), I wish to be mixed IPv4 and IPv6. Means each PC will have a local IPv6 address (even if unneccesary) and a local IPv4. They should be also ready to access IPv6 sites (thru tunnels or otherwise).
The pfSense will act as I said a router but should be my firewall and also a VPN server. What kind is yet to be determained.
As you can see, my network is complex but also something that I should see in the future in business networks. If someone could help me out with tips and orientations, thank you very much.
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