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Adding a server to home-based business network using GS608 and N600
I will start by admitting that networking is not my strong point and need help/advice. I am adding a local server to my existing network comprised of an N600 router and a GS608 switch. The router (...
Hello LanternHill,
Welcome to the community!
Adding another switch is not necessary unless you need more ports. Having a router and a server means that you will have two DHCP servers on the network (this is the one that provides IP addresses to your devices). You'll have to decide which one will be your DHCP server if it's the router that you have chosen you'll have to disable the DHCP server function of the server.
Let us know if you have more questions.
Thanks,
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