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ZrByte 13-08-2009 19:39

Re: Adding Media Server Using Netgear Switch
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DaiNasty (Post 34853341)
No problems there I think. Modem presumably at the moment has a patch cable running to attic homeplug so you'll just need a 2nd patch cable to insert the router into the circuit.

One 'gotcha' that I can think of immediately. The router will have a default range for IP addresses probably in a 192.168.xx.xx format. The media centre NAS may have a set IP in a different range. You may have to read the handbook and discover what are the default settings and if they need to be changed.

In your situation I'd add the router, restart everything and get the modem-router-laptop working first then think about adding the media unit once that is all OK.

Every NAS I have used so far searches for DHCP server to get its IP, then if it can't find one it starts up its own. Though that is a good point, this one could be different.

Dai 13-08-2009 20:50

Re: Adding Media Server Using Netgear Switch
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ZrByte (Post 34853387)
Every NAS I have used so far searches for DHCP server to get its IP, then if it can't find one it starts up its own. Though that is a good point, this one could be different.

It's not immediately obvious from the specs. It does say "DHCP Support" whatever that may mean.

Wolfie 13-08-2009 20:54

Re: Adding Media Server Using Netgear Switch
 
Thank you so much guys. I'm going to do as suggested and see if the modem>router>homeplug works before I add the media server.

Wolfie 13-08-2009 23:06

Re: Adding Media Server Using Netgear Switch
 
Top stuff guys! My new server is currently receiving it's 10th Gb of info and working like a dream. Modem to router, router to homeplug and server.

Many many thanks once again for your help. Netgear fast Ethernet switch on its way back to pc world in the morning!

Dai 13-08-2009 23:18

Re: Adding Media Server Using Netgear Switch
 
Thanks for reporting back. It's always good to hear the final result.

And even better when it's a happy ending..


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