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    2 layer or 3 layer???

    SEM you might remember my original post in the ‘wired router’ forum. I was looking to replace both of my old Linksys units because they were behaving very strange (power surge affected) and I needed more ports. In researching the Mikrotik RB1100AHx2 this router seems very capable and it comes...
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    2 layer or 3 layer???

    The most recent firmware for the ERL is version 1.7.0 and most of the comments that I have read say that the GUI for setup is much improved which is most likely targeted towards the folks like myself. I have seen posts where experienced IT folks have had a bit of trouble setting it up but I...
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    2 layer or 3 layer???

    Thanks to everyone for their replies, this is exactly the information that I was looking for. I am a bit of a tinkerer and I like to experiment /learn more about networking than what is typical with some of the consumer related PNP switches. I know what coxhaus means about keeping your thoughts...
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    2 layer or 3 layer???

    My simple little network at home is growing and my Linksys router/switch has come to the end of its life and I am looking to upgrade my switch to something a little better. I would like to get a 24 port gigabit switch and I think I would like a smart switch. Here is what I have currently on my...
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    Upgraded router for home network.

    Hello SEM Here is what I have wired: Desktop computer. HP printer. Synology 209 NAS. Samsung TV. Apple TV. Denon theater unit Linksys WRT610N configured as an A/P Ipads x 3 Asus Laptop Mac Books x 2 My current home town friendly cable provider has just been swallowed up by a larger...
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    Upgraded router for home network.

    (I have posted this in the router section because that is the device I’m having the most difficulty in selecting, but I’ve included my wish list for the balance of my network just so you can see where I’m going with this just in case they might influence which router to use.) Hi folks, I’m...
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