Recent content by austin_bob

It's my first pfSense appliance and it's been nice. I don't run much on it currently, but have heard other users using several packages without problems. I'm not a networking expert, so getting this full setup working has involved a lot of research! I think if I started over, I might have...

Yes, it is working, so I will be patient! Thank you for the reply!

Hi - I have Netgate SG-3100 router, HPE-1920-24G primary switch, and HP-1820-8G switch in family room. My internet is Spectrum 200/20 and I am looking to replace my Ruckus ZP7372. I've been considering Ubiquiti AC PRO, but have been reading good reviews on TP EAP225. I haven't been able to...

Haha - yes, very sticky indeed. So Netgear told me to enable STP on the switch and enable STP Status on the Sonos port (two separate menus) and see if it works. I'll try it tonight. FWIW, I also read this regarding Sonos and STP...

Thanks to both for the replies. Yes, I originally noted the Netgear default subnet and I assigned a DHCP reservation in pfSense after I could see it on the LAN. My LAN runs on 192.168.1.x, also. So, it appears that the culprit is my Sonos Connect (f.k.a., Bridge). This morning I added the...

st3v3n :) - thanks for the detailed reply. I'm not sure what the problem was, but it seems to be working now. I disconnected the GS108T and reconnected to HP switch just using a short patch cable and at first it was the same - very slow, but then I rebooted HP and toggled the HP port from...

Steven - thanks. I ordered the GS108Tv2 and installed it as described; however, I'm having problems. It's creating latency across the LAN when connected to the HP switch, such that accessing my pfSense menu, internet, or the GS108T menu, etc. is very slow. I expected that in an unconfigured...

Thanks for the replies! FYI, I still have a lot to learn about networking. Yes, but I only have one 1GB cable run available to each of those rooms, so I need a switch in each to accommodate the number of devices. My understanding is that unmanaged switches (especially my older ones) won't...

Any recommendations for a 5 or 8 port managed/smart switch for the uses described below? I recently replaced all my gear and have the following at my hub: Motorola Cable Modem > Netgate SG-3100 (pfSense) Router > HP 1920-24G Switch (JG924A) From the HP switch: 1) One run to my family room...

I know this is an old thread, but it's really great functionality for the UPS that I would like to implement. I have QNAP T-882, pfSense router and HP L3 switch. Is there any advantage to having either the QNAP or the router be the master? It seems that the router would use less power and...

Thanks for the replies. I looked at that Netgear 'smart managed' L2 switch as well as the TP-Link ones and thought it will be worth the extra time to configure an L3 switch and to have the additional capability in the future. In regards to the Netgear M4100, there's a lot of good reviews and...

As I stated in my prior post, I am upgrading older home network hardware and could use some assistance in selecting a switch. Although I currently only have Spectrum 200/20, I would like to optimize within the LAN. Also, after my prior post, I replaced some of the RJ45 connectors and have 1GB...

Yes - that was my thought, also. Terrific, appreciate the confirmation!

That's my question - the punch down will be a solid connection and eliminate possibility of problem of bad male RJ45 termination; but I had heard that the disadvantage is that there can be a lot of new noise from having the large number of exposed wires (albeit very short lengths) in close...

Hi - I am doing an upgrade of hardware in my home network - NAS, cable modem, router, and switch. I have CAT5 (circa 2000), but my current Netgear GS116 switch indicates most are 1GB. Re-running new cable is not feasible. I replaced all the RJ45 connectors, but have not tested yet for actual...