New network plan
New network plan
OK so I've changed my plans a bit as to what to do with my router and modem - thinking about getting Virgin to come in and move the cable connection and modem into the cupboard on the landing, and have some sort of network switcher there, which I could then run cables to wall sockets around the house whenever it becomes possible. Few questions though:
1. Is this as simple to implement as it seems in my head?
2. What sort of switcher and stuff will I need for this, and where can I get it?
3. Can I still keep my wireless router and will that simply plug into one of the ports on the switcher?
Trying to do the opposite actually, I want to do this so that whenever a bit of redecorating is done, I can stick a hardwired network connection in so it's always solid.
Want to retain the wireless for using laptops and mobiles and stuff, but slowly want all the fixed locations (desktops, PS3) to have fixed connections. Using powerline at the mo, which works well but isn't as fast as a gigabit ethernet connection.
Are you planning to stick with the Powerline networking, or are you talking about installing some Ethernet cabling ?
Make sure the modem/router/etc doesn't overheat in the cupboard either !
steviewevie Are you planning to stick with the Powerline networking, or are you talking about installing some Ethernet cabling ?
Make sure the modem/router/etc doesn't overheat in the cupboard either !
steviewevie Are you planning to stick with the Powerline networking, or are you talking about installing some Ethernet cabling ?
Make sure the modem/router/etc doesn't overheat in the cupboard either !
Lexusboy You will need to set up one computer machine as the admin with the main feed to this and then the hub to feed off this to the other plugs.
Lexusboy You will need to set up one computer machine as the admin with the main feed to this and then the hub to feed off this to the other plugs.
parthiban Ahh this is the info I was after, so I can't do what my wireless router does and plug modem into router, and then everything else into router and everything will be connected?
I was hoping the switcher would do the same thing the router does, so it's not all quite just plug and play?
parthiban Ahh this is the info I was after, so I can't do what my wireless router does and plug modem into router, and then everything else into router and everything will be connected?
I was hoping the switcher would do the same thing the router does, so it's not all quite just plug and play?
steviewevie No, you should be able to do just as you suggest, if you've got a Virgin cable modem, plug it into your router, then put Ethernet cables from there to your other PCs if you want.
steviewevie No, you should be able to do just as you suggest, if you've got a Virgin cable modem, plug it into your router, then put Ethernet cables from there to your other PCs if you want.