Network setup - Page 2

Robert · 10-07-2007, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Zirax

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

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Zirax · 10-07-2007, 11:45

Thats a point, will 100mb be able to transfer HD? If not then it'll have to go

Router -> gb switch (downstairs) -> Mac
.............................................-> lead upstairs to second switch & media machine

leowyatt · 10-07-2007, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz

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.

I know 802.11n isn't up to cable speeds but surely that should be close? I didn't realise the mac mini was the output machine. Seems it's possible according to here

Robert · 10-07-2007, 11:47

100mb should be fine for streaming HD content.

Daz · 10-07-2007, 11:47

100MB should be ok for 720p stuff by my reckoning. Dont have the ability to try it though. 1080p would almost certainly need Gbit, and a decent switch in the middle.

Robert · 10-07-2007, 11:48

I've streamed a 1080p film over 100mb, although there was a slight pause when using FF/RW.

Daz · 10-07-2007, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frumpy_Pigskin

I know 802.11n isn't up to cable speeds but surely that should be close? I didn't realise the mac mini was the output machine. Seems it's possible according to here

You cant guarantee bandwidth over wireless though, too many variables. It could work, but I wouldn't rely on it myself. If you're serious about streaming HD then you really have to go cable.

leowyatt · 10-07-2007, 11:51

Fairy snuff

just thought I'd ask about 802.11n

Zirax · 10-07-2007, 11:52

Aye that and the fact that even WPA encryption can be broken. I remember reading somewhere that it uses similar algorithms to WEP??

From reading around Draytek seem to be the best adsl router connections. Every time I have used adsl connections in the past there has been problems so I'm trying to negate it as much as possible.

Robert · 10-07-2007, 11:55

I do like my Draytek - but I don't use ADSL (it's a cable router). I've read the review on the router I posted above (with GB ports) and it seems ok.

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Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	100MB should be ok for 720p stuff by my reckoning. Dont have the ability to try it though. 1080p would almost certainly need Gbit, and a decent switch in the middle. __________________ apt-get moo

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leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Fairy snuff just thought I'd ask about 802.11n __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

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Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Thats a point, will 100mb be able to transfer HD? If not then it'll have to go Router -> gb switch (downstairs) -> Mac .............................................-> lead upstairs to second switch & media machine

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Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	100mb should be fine for streaming HD content.

10-07-2007, 11:48	#16
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	I've streamed a 1080p film over 100mb, although there was a slight pause when using FF/RW.

10-07-2007, 11:52	#19
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Aye that and the fact that even WPA encryption can be broken. I remember reading somewhere that it uses similar algorithms to WEP?? From reading around Draytek seem to be the best adsl router connections. Every time I have used adsl connections in the past there has been problems so I'm trying to negate it as much as possible.

10-07-2007, 11:55	#20
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	I do like my Draytek - but I don't use ADSL (it's a cable router). I've read the review on the router I posted above (with GB ports) and it seems ok.