Home network with new NAS

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
O

ondrej3

Reputable
Mar 2, 2014
8
1
4,510
Hey guys, I'm new to networking so forgive me if I don't know something basic. I just bought a new NAS and it works great the way it is set up now, but it's slow. Probably because my "router" (router/modem/AP etc.) that it's plugged into only has 100mbit/s ports. Wifi signal is also bad so I am going to do a bit of a makeover of my home network. What I'm asking is, if I get a new AP, that is capable of near 1gbit speeds, I will obviously need a new device to plug all my Gbit devices into (and tv, because it would be weird to plug it into different device). Can I use my old "router" as a modem, then connect a 1gbit router to it and all devices into that (pic 1)?
c25db8003691cac70893acd6ee98853a.png

Or can I save some money by using my old "router" as modem and router and plugging all my devices into 1gbit switch (pic2)?
7d132469ed53eb419485788054df1798.png

My internet speed will probably never be more than 100mbit, so that isn't a problem, but I'd like to have higher speed when copying files to/from my NAS. Thanks :)
 
Solution
jsmithepa
Ethernet switches, like most home switches are, don't need IP because they don't need to make any decision based on IP, so they just pass the IP stuff through, it doesn't mean they block it, as far as IP goes, a home ethernet switch is transparent, so your PC will see the NAS IP just fine.

You were able to draw picture#2 means you already done some research on it, trust yourself, ethernet switches are cheap, so you are risking usd$15? Don't over-think it.
Sort by date Sort by votes
N

nigelivey

Splendid
Dec 6, 2011
2,648
50
29,540
There is really nothing in it, either will work and be equal, the switchports on the router are just that, they don't touch the routing part of the combo unit. There is more flexibility in having a separate switch if it has more ports than your router, that would be the only benefit. I can not see how anything is slowed down?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
O

ondrej3

Reputable
Mar 2, 2014
8
1
4,510


So you think #2 is just fine?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
O

ondrej3

Reputable
Mar 2, 2014
8
1
4,510


I thought NAS and other devices might have some trouble communicating, since switches use MACs instead of IPs, but if you think it'll work then that's what I'll do
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
jsmithepa

jsmithepa

Polypheme
Jun 14, 2014
13,096
263
60,840
Ethernet switches, like most home switches are, don't need IP because they don't need to make any decision based on IP, so they just pass the IP stuff through, it doesn't mean they block it, as far as IP goes, a home ethernet switch is transparent, so your PC will see the NAS IP just fine.

You were able to draw picture#2 means you already done some research on it, trust yourself, ethernet switches are cheap, so you are risking usd$15? Don't over-think it.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
O

ondrej3

Reputable
Mar 2, 2014
8
1
4,510


Alright, I just wasn't sure and for me as a student 15 USD is still a lot of money to risk. Thanks for the explanation and the help :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom