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    Need router with easy multiple DHCP reservations

    I've a need to set-up 30+ devices on static DHCP reservations. Currently using tftpd running on a PC, but would like to unload this task to a consumer-grade router. Tried it with my old WRT54G-v4 (DD-WRT v2.4) and found the process of adding DHCP reservations clunky (either through web GUI...
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    Expanding Synology NAS via USB/eSATA HDD encl.

    I've been quite happy with my DS411j, and I was thinking to sell my old 4-bay eSATA enclosure but now I'm feeling greedy. I want to extend the DS411j with another 4 HDD hosted inside that USB enclosure. What have been your experience wi Synology NAS & external USB/eSATA HDD enclosures? Does...
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    Need help getting ds411j to show up in win7

    Stevech, lifehacker has some links to articles to make win7 behaves more like xp. Here are some examples: http://lifehacker.com/5354879/disable-the-new-libraries-feature-on-windows-7 http://lifehacker.com/5627778/disable-windows-7s-homegroup-feature-to-save-system-resources
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    Need help getting ds411j to show up in win7

    Thanks Stevech. I got it working now. I always disable homegroup, libraries and other win7 specific features - and in this case, I just proved that I didn't know what I was doing :D
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    Need help getting ds411j to show up in win7

    I'm retracting this post. Found out what was causing the problem: Computer Browser (service) was disabled.
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    Need help getting ds411j to show up in win7

    My 1st real NAS, yay.. Installed the drives, waited almost 2 days for the volume creation, created folder, set up user priv., went to my win7 machines and what?! Couldn't get to it. Tried \\syno-name, tried \\192.xxx, no go. I could browse the files via browser, ping the synobox, search via...
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    Netgear HomePlug 500Mbps

    I've the kit without filtered socket. I'm getting constant 100Mbps on iperf TCP test between 1st & 2nd floor. As a comparison, HPAV (200Mbps) adapters (not Netgear) ran 70Mbps constant.
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    First NAS? For home media use.

    I'm also in the market and the DS411J is on top of my list for price and features (or lack of features that I won't need) Planning to pull the plug when the Samsung 2TB HDD goes on sale.
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    Trendnet TPL-401E2K

    Cell/battery chargers are wonderful noise sources Microwave ovens are definitely monsters, when it comes to noise going back to the wall as well.
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    2 E-4200's and now back to WNDR3700! Read on

    how did you test IPv6? Just curious of what made you jump to it early.
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    Powerline Ethernet issues cross-phases?

    HP-AV doesn't have any problem with split phase wiring. Give it a try.
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    Want to replace WRT54G v4 and 520gu with faster counterparts

    Sorry - typo on my part, it's "Brite-View" Yes, PL AV 200Mbps amazon page here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JTWSMS/?tag=snbforums-20 sold by brite-view direct, $20 instant discount
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    Another "what to buy thread" - but this one got an ugly/awesome Picture in it!

    PS3 can act as a mediaplayer, definitely can substitute that WDTV Live. Just need to run some DLNA servers on that fat comp, like Tversity or PS3 Media Server
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    Want to replace WRT54G v4 and 520gu with faster counterparts

    a quick update on my quest to upgrade my aging 802.11g network; I bought a BrightView Twin Adapter Kit, only $55 shipped from amazon, directly from BrightView. Cheap enough (brand/dollar wise) to experiment, so I gave it a shot. Unless I found a major problem with them, I think I'm going to...
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    Want to replace WRT54G v4 and 520gu with faster counterparts

    with my luck (and old home), I don't really want to try out the powerline AV kit. Maybe with a local retailer that has easy return policy. How about this: WGA600N to replace the 520gu (client bridge) for the living room, connected to a small switch (to 4 devices) and WRT400N to replace...
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