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    Can I use a VLAN?

    Thanks again, will try that when I get the new router (hopefully by the weekend...) Good idea with the ethernet splitter but unfortunately it won't really help in my particular circumstances. As long as I can get the VLAN shenanigans sorted though it'll do fine for now. Fingers crossed!
  2. K

    Can I use a VLAN?

    Hi devnul Thanks for the explanation, I'm hoping then that my test with the 3rd switch is effectively "null and void" and when I do get the new router (i.e. all set up as per original intention) it will be ok? Or do you think I'll still get the broadcast flood problem? Nb: The modem and...
  3. K

    Can I use a VLAN?

    Hi jdabbs, thanks for replying. Sorry, I've misled you with a mistake - a crucial typo in my last post. Ports A-8 and B-8 are indeed UNtagged. I should also have described the results of my test... Seconds after plugging in the link from switch C back to switch B the link lights flashed...
  4. K

    Can I use a VLAN?

    Hello again, I've run a test by setting up a VLAN but have encountered an issue which I can't explain. Whats happening is probably very logical to you guys. As I haven't yet got a separate modem/router, I thought I'd run a test as follows: Switch A Port 1 - VLAN1 (Tagged), VLAN2...
  5. K

    Can I use a VLAN?

    Thanks jdabbs Hopefully after a couple of Google searches I'll follow exactly what you are saying and be able to configure it, but it sounds promising! :D
  6. K

    Can I use a VLAN?

    Hi, I've currently got 2 x Netgear GS108T 'smart' switches at opposite ends of the house linked together via CAT5e. Currently I've got an ADSL modem/router connected to the first switch via Powerline adaptors. However, due to a broadband upgrade this will soon be changed and I will have...
  7. K

    HDD performance - effect on NAS performance ?

    Hi Tim, Any SATA drive ? Is it really that straightforward ? I'm currently using a few Samsung HD501LJ drives which according to the charts on www.tomshardware.co.uk only give about 60MB/s. Admittedly these are 2 or 3 years now, but its only the latest 2009 drives which appear to give...
  8. K

    HDD performance - effect on NAS performance ?

    Hi I'm (still!) considering purchasing a ReadyNAS NVX for home use. This model particularly interests me as I've currently got a small 2-bay NAS which drives me mad with transfer rates in the order of 10-15MB/s, and the NVX appears to give significantly better performance. Now that the...
  9. K

    HP ProCurve 1810G-8 - any opinions ?

    Thanks again for the replies, 2 votes for the HP so far then ! :D I was still keen to find out more about the 3Com model, but can't find much out which I don't understand really - considering the price (cheapest managed 8 port I can see) I thought it would sell enough for there to be a few...
  10. K

    HP ProCurve 1810G-8 - any opinions ?

    Ah well, thanks anyway.
  11. K

    HP ProCurve 1810G-8 - any opinions ?

    Thanks again Tim, True I guess, most of the discussion is well over my head though ! Guess this next question might have been better in a different thread, but I've also spotted the 3Com 3CDSG8 which is an even cheaper 8 port fully managed unit - once again though can find little...
  12. K

    HP ProCurve 1810G-8 - any opinions ?

    Thanks Tim. Generally well-regarded... except this one it seems !!! :D Well that might be overdoing it, found just one solitary 'review' on the net and unfortunately its not a good one... Initial thoughts on the ProCurve 1810G-8 See this page too I was tempted by the price - Misco seem to...
  13. K

    HP ProCurve 1810G-8 - any opinions ?

    Hi I'm looking to purchase an additional 8 port Gigabit switch for home use. I already have a Netgear GS608, basic but which does the job. For possible future 'dabbling' though (e.g. VLANs) I was thinking of the new switch being a bit smarter, as long as the price was reasonable. I...
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