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Wolfie · 13-08-2009, 10:27

Hi Guys

I've recently bought a 1Tb media server, fully expecting to just plug it in to a spare ethernet port on my modem. There isn't one. I have a Homeplug network setup - cabled from the only port on my NTL modem.

My question is this : can I cable from modem (source) to a netgear 10/100 ethernet switch hub thingy (into port 1?), then from port 2 into the Homeplug network and from port 3 into the media server? Will this allow any pc's on the Homeplug network to access the server?

Something doesn't feel right about the wiring to me but I don't fully understand how the hub operates internally. I feel the server should be plugged into the modem/router - it being the source of the broadband signal.

Can anyone put me out of my newbie misery?

13-08-2009, 10:27	#1
Wolfie Inactive Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8	Adding Media Server Using Netgear Switch Hi Guys I've recently bought a 1Tb media server, fully expecting to just plug it in to a spare ethernet port on my modem. There isn't one. I have a Homeplug network setup - cabled from the only port on my NTL modem. My question is this : can I cable from modem (source) to a netgear 10/100 ethernet switch hub thingy (into port 1?), then from port 2 into the Homeplug network and from port 3 into the media server? Will this allow any pc's on the Homeplug network to access the server? Something doesn't feel right about the wiring to me but I don't fully understand how the hub operates internally. I feel the server should be plugged into the modem/router - it being the source of the broadband signal. Can anyone put me out of my newbie misery?