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  1. AgentSmith

    Network set up for semi-noob

    *If this is the wrong forum please move to appropriate one. I've had a small network for many years that I fumbled through the set up and some how made it work myself. It consists of older hardware & software that was used for mostly business productivity purposes and has served my needs to...
  2. XabiX

    Your recommendations on my Home network architecture

    Hello SNB friends, I have been reading a lot around but most of the time, I don't find a similar network to get the best ideas on how to setup my home network. Usually companies will have a network architect and security guru that would be able to help :) Here is what I had in mind: The...
  3. B

    Creating 2 Separate Networks on One router (RT-AC68U)

    Hello, I have AC68U. I want to run a vpn through router, but I want 2 separable wifi networks -- one with vpn and other with no vpn. I don't want every device to run through the vpn and so I want 2 separate networks, where I can decide what I want running through vpn and what I don't. Is that...
  4. sbarmen

    Enable wireless guest network from CLI

    Hello, we have set up a guest network with 14 hours access for the kids. If we log on to the web interface and click enable this network lasts for 14 hours and then expires. I have set up a crontab script under /jffs/scripts/ that is stored and recreated every boot. I would like to add a "cru...
  5. C

    Cant See Connect USB drive on home network (RT-AC88U)

    I had a flash drive connected to my USB 2.0 port. I could see it on my Win 10 laptop. I then connected a SSD drive to my USB 3,0 port but then was unable to either drive on my network. I removed the USB 3.0 connected drive but still cannot see their USB 2.0 drive. With both drives connected...
  6. P

    Lock Network to 3G

    Mobile data card dash board like Mobile Partner provide option to lock network to 3G. Such options are great when user is in an area of poor network as otherwise the datacard automatically switches to 2G Network. Is there a way that this option may be brought to Asus AC68U? My Netgear DGN2200...
    • pranjal87
    • Thread
    • ac68u asu asus data card datacard lock mobile partner network signal strength
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
  7. S

    Software-defined Networking (SDN)

    So I just read an article about " The good. bad and the ugly of software-defined networking security" and I have 2 questions . #1 Why do companies use SDN if the controller itself isn't as secure? The on-demand approach is vulnerable to failure while the predefined route model. anyone can take...
    • Sam M
    • Thread
    • network networking sdn securify security software software-defined networking
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Network Security
  8. S

    Switch help please

    Hi all, I am sure this has been asked many times before. I need some advice re-48 port gigabit switch. What I have: Virgin 200 mb business grade broadband. This is connected to Asus AC 68U through Virgin hub (used as a modem now). I have turned off the wifi in Asus 2 UAP AC pro -...
  9. mjsmith79

    FS: QNAP TS-653A-4G 6 Bay NAS Enclosure

    QNAP TS-653A-4G (4GB RAM version) 6-Bay Professional-grade NAS. Intel Braswell Quad-core 1.6 GHz CPU with Media Transcoding Price: $680 + $25 (UPS Ground), pick up available (Upland, CA) Condition: Brand new, in unopened box No hard drives included. Retails for over $750. Features (from...
    • mjsmith79
    • Thread
    • backup gigabit hard drive hdmi nas network qnap raid synology
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
  10. J

    New Home Network advise

    Hi Gents, So im looking to set up a brand new home network and would like some advise. I have gigabit internet speeds and would like the hardware and network to take advantage of that speed as best as possible and more for my freeNAS based NAS. So I was thinking a Mix of wired 1 gbe, 10 gbe...
  11. C

    Internet connection drops when I plug in a desktop PC

    My Internet connection will be working perfectly fine until I plug in my desktop running Windows 10. As soon as I plug in this PC, all devices lose Internet connection. They stay connected to the router, but no connection to the outside world... What could be causing this? I already made sure...
  12. Steve M.

    Outdoor AP Solution for < 10k sqft. perimeter

    Greetings SNB Forums, I'm looking to deploy a long range outdoor WLAN solution for a local non-profit (a cooperative farmstead / permaculture community) near Asheville, NC on approx. 2 acres of mountainous, forested terrain... I live 600 miles away but I'm currently onsite and volunteering for...
    • Steve M.
    • Thread
    • asus rt-n66u campground consultants farm long range network outdoor presales ubiquitii wireless
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Wireless Buying Advice
  13. ChicagoOutfit

    Help Setting Up Home Wireless Network (Floor Plans Included)

    Good evening! I am new to setting up "enterprise-like" wireless for the home; and know that if any folks have suggestions on a proper set-up, they will be members here at SmallNetBuilder. A family friend is moving into a single family home in Milwaukee that consists of four floors (three above...
  14. saminmontreal

    Help with MoCa network (Actiontec Adapter and Wireless Extender)

    Hi wondering if anyone can help me. I have setup a wireless extender using the actiontec adapter. The MoCa Coax light on the adapter goes green for a while but then starts to go on and off dropping the network and internet connection also. When it works its not bad, but it stops ever 20...
  15. Dr. Uwe Meyer-Gruhl

    HomeTunnel VPN - Access your SOHO network from everywhere

    Hi, for those of you who would like to setup a VPN to their home networks but loathe the complexity that usually comes with it: Take a look at HomeTunnel - maybe even one of the SmallNetBuilder staff would like to test it? There is also a current Kickstarter campaign where you can get one of...
  16. N

    Create Wireless network that can accommodate 50 users

    My requirement is to create a wireless network to accommodate 50 users with low cost. General consumer routers support maximum of 30 users. If I need to use Microtek's routerboard, there is no clear documentation as to how many users it would support. If I have to use access points, most of...
  17. M

    Issue with ICMP and Trace routes

    Hi everyone, I'm new here :) Having an issue with a new modem and the inability to do trace routes. I have an ADSL2+ connection at my house, the modem provided by the ISP was trash, so I ordered a TP-Link TD-8840T ADSL2+ Modem/Router (non-Wireless). Before the setup was as below: ISP modem...
    • Murtaza12
    • Thread
    • internet modem network router tplink
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Routers
  18. sfx2000

    [DIY] - SmallNetworks - Learning by Doing

    Starting a thread here - as I don't see another place for this to land... Loose notes below - RaspPI's are awesome! ======= Gather the following; Raspberry Pi 2/3 board (or kit) I recommend the Hammond Raspberry Pi 2 case, but there are many... SanDisk Ultra 32GB MicroSD card SanDisk 128GB...
    • sfx2000
    • Thread
    • access point ac wan lan cool stuff dyi linux measurement nas network router
    • Replies: 173
    • Forum: Other LAN and WAN
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