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    Struggle town: PLEASE help.

    Would it be a simpler proposition to install a wireless card in the computer and have the computer provide internet to the the switch? I gather however that this means that internet access would only be available to the switch when the computer is on. Most of the time, it would be anyway...
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    Struggle town: PLEASE help.

    Hi Tim, Power outlets are at a premium here: old apartment, poorly wired, already powerboards everywhere. I was reading about Belkin G and they were saying that you really need two Gs for it to work etc and that interoperability is difficult. I've got a Wireless G and the router downstairs...
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    Struggle town: PLEASE help.

    Further reading shows that interoperability could be a problem. To simplify things, should I buy two identical bridges connect one via ethernet to the router/voip box downstairs and the other to my switch upstairs? Downstairs: Internet-->Dynalink Router+VOIP--(ethernet)-->Bridge 1 - - - -...
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    Struggle town: PLEASE help.

    Thanks for the reply. Would LOVE to have it wired, but sadly it is not an option. So must connect from downstairs router to switch via some type of router attached to the switch. I have read some of those articles and whilst I understand the concepts for some reason the damn thing just...
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    Struggle town: PLEASE help.

    Hi, I have just successfully built a computer and made an ice cream machine from scratch but don't seem to be able to do the home network thing! I need to get the internet from the wireless router/VOIP box downstairs, to my switch (and everything connected to it) upstairs. I tried using an...
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    New network: DHCP etc etc.

    Post Started another post...need to start simpler.
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    New network: DHCP etc etc.

    one more... Would it be possible for my flatmate to access the net from the downstairs router, but access my computer through the AP connected to my switch upstairs? What is the best solution?
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    New network: DHCP etc etc.

    Hi, I have all the bits and pieces to setup a network sitting on the floor in my room. I think I understand the process enough to be able to set all of this (and I want to learn anyway) but have a few questions. Wireless router downstairs will send internet to my network upstairs. I...
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    What backup solution?

    Hi Everyone, I have a small network at home. I will have about 10TB of storage space on my main computer, I will probably have about 6TB used (at this stage). I want to have it constantly backed up. I have been looking up a few different ways of doing it, but would love a kick in the right...
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    Help!?: Wireless Router --> WAP --> Switch --> Subnet (in shared house)

    Aside from getting the internet to the switch and VLANs, will it allow people to connect to my VLAN as well? Any recommendations on wireless bridges. I would like all high end gear, I am sick of stuff breaking. The switch is a Prosafe switch, metal construction, excellent reviews etc. I think...
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    Help!?: Wireless Router --> WAP --> Switch --> Subnet (in shared house)

    ...the iPhone decided to work... ...and with the diagram. I haven't drawn in the connection between my flatmate's computer and my switch/network, but it would be wireless.
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    Help!?: Wireless Router --> WAP --> Switch --> Subnet (in shared house)

    I have drawn a diagram of what I would ultimately like (as my descriptions are unlikely to be of any use). I am definitely open to any suggestions on whether you think this is the correct way to go, or if you could see a better way. 1) Primarily, I have my own little network going on in my...
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    Help!?: Wireless Router --> WAP --> Switch --> Subnet (in shared house)

    I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I am a uni student and have just moved in with a friend. Her internet connection comes in downstairs to a VOIP box and wireless router. She uses wireless to her laptop without any problems. I am setting up my own wired 'subnet'...
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    NAS + RAID 5 to backup a computer or two...advice needed.

    I am just about to build a new computer that will also act as a media server. It will store about 600gig of music (and constantly growing), and my entire DVD and Bluray archive (about 2TB and also constantly growing). The computer will also have my photo library, and a large amount of home...
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    Complete network upgrade...would love some advice!

    Only want the good stuff. I am sick to death of cheap and nasty rubbish (i.e. Apple Airport Express and their hopeless crappy power supply and cheap internals!). So, which NEtgear wired routers should I look at? I have tried to navigate their site but I can never find what I Want. I'll...
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