Need help on NAS, Router & Switch

[avtexan]

I am looking to update my current home network.
Thanks to this site I have narrowed my choices to:

Router: Netgear WNDR3700
NAS: Synology DS411+
Drives: WD RE4 2 TB SATA Hard Drives

I currently have a Netgear GS524T unmanaged gigabit 24port switch and a Netgear WN802T Access Point.

My questions are as follows:

1) Will all of this gear work together well? I don't want to not be able to utilize a feature of one device because I am missing something on another device.

2) The Netgear switch I have is VERY loud. I can hear it in my home theater room. If I were going to upgrade this what would be the best Netgear gigabit switch that is quite? Do I need a managed / smart switch? I still need at least 24 ports.

3) If I use the WNDR3700 router can I use the WN802T Access Point that I currently have to extend coverage to the other side of the house? Will I lose any performance?

4) Any thoughts on better choices would be welcomed.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

 

[thiggins]

1) Will all of this gear work together well? I don't want to not be able to utilize a feature of one device because I am missing something on another device.

I don't see any roadblocks in what you have chosen.

2) The Netgear switch I have is VERY loud. I can hear it in my home theater room. If I were going to upgrade this what would be the best Netgear gigabit switch that is quite? Do I need a managed / smart switch? I still need at least 24 ports.

If you're asking the question, you probably don't need a managed switch. See Smart Switch How To - Part 1: What A Managed Switch Can Do For Your Small Network

3) If I use the WNDR3700 router can I use the WN802T Access Point that I currently have to extend coverage to the other side of the house? Will I lose any performance?

You should connect it via Ethernet for best performance. You can also use WDS, but you will lose 50% of throughput. See Everything You Need To Know About Wireless Bridging and Repeating - Part 1: WDS