Network setup

Zirax · 10-07-2007, 11:08

Ok just running my ideas for the network layout past you. The first is option 1.

Excuse the pic knocked up in paint. Now the main issue is that all the network traffic is going down one 100mb link. Why oh why there are not gigabit routers is insane, anyway.

Here is option 2.

I'm more going this route. The main pain in the butt is that I might need a gigabit switch essentially just passing traffic. This is simply due to the length of wire needed to get from the router location right at the front to the office at the back of the house.

I'm tempted to get some crimpers and cable the thing myself rather than using pre-done cable. The other issue is to find a non crap switch. Has anyone got some ideas with regards to a switch? Anything upto £100 for a half decent one. Again years gone I would have just shoved netgear in there.

Daz · 10-07-2007, 11:11

Both images are the same :|

Nutcase · 10-07-2007, 11:14

There's a subtle difference

Zirax · 10-07-2007, 11:15

fixed

Nutcase · 10-07-2007, 11:16

Must have seen it just as you edited it

Zirax · 10-07-2007, 11:21

The main difference between the two setups is the fact I have to run two cables upstairs, so twice the pain in the butt.

Robert · 10-07-2007, 11:38

I'm probably being dense - but why have two switches? Also couldn't you connect the mini to the switch as well?

Edit: I've just read your reason for the second switch. I'd be tempted to just make some cable up yourself rather than having a second switch.

What about - http://www.trustedreviews.com/networ...ter-DIR-655/p1

I don't know much about them or what the quality will be like though.

Zirax · 10-07-2007, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

I'm probably being dense - but why have two switches?

I was bouncing an idea round. I think I will get some crimpers and make my own cable thus negating the need for the other switch. It was there simply due to the layout of the house and knowing how the wiring would have to go.

edit: the switches would have to be upstairs, hence the mac mini would connect straight to the router downstairs

leowyatt · 10-07-2007, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

I'm probably being dense - but why have two switches? Also couldn't you connect the mini to the switch as well?

I was about to ask the same time. Initial question is does the Mac Mini have built in wifi? Surely you could use that to save running a cable?

Daz · 10-07-2007, 11:43

I'm guessing we're streaming media though, and wireless just doesn't handle HD yet. I'll be cabling in my 360 after the move for that reason.

10-07-2007, 11:08	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Network setup Ok just running my ideas for the network layout past you. The first is option 1. Excuse the pic knocked up in paint. Now the main issue is that all the network traffic is going down one 100mb link. Why oh why there are not gigabit routers is insane, anyway. Here is option 2. I'm more going this route. The main pain in the butt is that I might need a gigabit switch essentially just passing traffic. This is simply due to the length of wire needed to get from the router location right at the front to the office at the back of the house. I'm tempted to get some crimpers and cable the thing myself rather than using pre-done cable. The other issue is to find a non crap switch. Has anyone got some ideas with regards to a switch? Anything upto £100 for a half decent one. Again years gone I would have just shoved netgear in there. Last edited by Zirax; 10-07-2007 at 11:14.

10-07-2007, 11:11	#2
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Both images are the same :\| __________________ apt-get moo

10-07-2007, 11:38	#7
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	I'm probably being dense - but why have two switches? Also couldn't you connect the mini to the switch as well? Edit: I've just read your reason for the second switch. I'd be tempted to just make some cable up yourself rather than having a second switch. What about - http://www.trustedreviews.com/networ...ter-DIR-655/p1 I don't know much about them or what the quality will be like though. Last edited by Robert; 10-07-2007 at 11:42.

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Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I'm guessing we're streaming media though, and wireless just doesn't handle HD yet. I'll be cabling in my 360 after the move for that reason. __________________ apt-get moo

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Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	There's a subtle difference

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Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	fixed

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Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Must have seen it just as you edited it

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Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	The main difference between the two setups is the fact I have to run two cables upstairs, so twice the pain in the butt.