NAS device through 2 routers
Last response: in Storage
Hi Guys,
I was thinking about purchasing a NAS device for my home network for all my media. i currently have 4 Desktop computers and 3 laptops in the house. I currently run one main wired router for the Desktops, and a 2nd wireless router off the wired router for extended range and for the laptops.
My Question is if i connect the NAS up to the main wired rouer, will users on the wireless router be able to use it as it goes though a router that is not configured/cant be configured?
And also the 2 of the laptops are MACs will that make any difference? or just a different setup?
I have an understanding of networks but it is very limited to what i have done at home for my self.
Cheers
I was thinking about purchasing a NAS device for my home network for all my media. i currently have 4 Desktop computers and 3 laptops in the house. I currently run one main wired router for the Desktops, and a 2nd wireless router off the wired router for extended range and for the laptops.
My Question is if i connect the NAS up to the main wired rouer, will users on the wireless router be able to use it as it goes though a router that is not configured/cant be configured?
And also the 2 of the laptops are MACs will that make any difference? or just a different setup?
I have an understanding of networks but it is very limited to what i have done at home for my self.
Cheers
More about : nas device routers
First off, hopefully you are not plugged into the "wan" port on the wireless router (lan port on one router to lan port on the other; wireless routers wan port should be unused), but just into a "lan" port and have DHCP turned off on the wireless router. It can work if you do use the wan port, but you have a "messier" network and potentially have some issues.
NP88 said:
Hi Guys, I was thinking about purchasing a NAS device for my home network for all my media. i currently have 4 Desktop computers and 3 laptops in the house. I currently run one main wired router for the Desktops, and a 2nd wireless router off the wired router for extended range and for the laptops.
My Question is if i connect the NAS up to the main wired rouer, will users on the wireless router be able to use it as it goes though a router that is not configured/cant be configured?
And also the 2 of the laptops are MACs will that make any difference? or just a different setup?
I have an understanding of networks but it is very limited to what i have done at home for my self.
Cheers
Yes! your NAS will be accessible by both Wire and Wireless, as long as they are the same subnet ans netmask
Related ressources:
- ForumConnecting 2 routers through a bridge
- ForumWant to add NAS device to home network, any thoughts?
- ForumNAS vs USB 3.0 Router
- ForumRemote Access Iomega ix 2 -200 nas through Linksys E4200
- Forum2 routers , 1 WLAN & 1 LAN respective, 1 Internet connection
- ForumNAS drive keeps disappearing
- ForumWho makes FAST NAS Backup Drives for Home Use?
- ForumNAS home file server
- ForumX 2 NAS backup over a network - new to this!
- ForumHelp please - iomega home media nas has deleted itself
- ForumAccess to NAS behind Netgear DGN2000 from internet
- Forum12-15TB - eSata Raid 0 or NAS or...
- ForumNAS
- ForumWanting to build a NAS /Server
- ForumNAS or HTPC?
- ForumFirst SSD advice?
- ForumCan't connect to NAS
- ForumAm I able to wipe a Hard disk through the bios
- ForumWho makes FAST NAS Backup Drives for Home Use?
- ForumNo dvd cd burner in xp device mgr or explorer
- More resources
Read discussions in other Storage categories
!
