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Re: Adding Media Server Using Netgear Switch

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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.

Re: Adding Media Server Using Netgear Switch

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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.

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.

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!

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..