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Upgrading a church network
Hello. I am looking to expand my churches network. Right now everything runs off two wireless routers (which is slow). I am looking at setting up a switch and running Ethernet cabling. I’m not sure ...
Hi NightWolf1020,
Welcome to the community! :)
For the firewall router, I suggest you the FVS336Gv3. You can allow or block services like FTP, RDP, etc, on the FVS336Gv3. You can also block certain keywords that you don't want to be access on the internet. Be reminded that it does not have the capability to completely block HTTPs websites.
For the switch, I suggest you the GS724Tv4. The GS724Tv4 is a 24-port smart switch that supports VLAN configuration. You can create VLANs to segregate the Admin, DayCare and Guest networks.
For the access point, I suggest you the WAC730. The WAC730 also supports VLAN wherein you can create a wireless network for the Admin VLAN, DayCare VLAN and Guest VLAN.
For the storage device, I suggest you the ReadyNAS RN422. The RN422 is a 2-bay NAS that also supports VLAN. I believe the storage unit is solely for the Admin network access to backup important files.
About the maximum length of the ethernet cable, it should be less than 100 meters. Its because if its beyond the 100-meter length, the signal weakens.
Here below is my suggested network setup for the church:
For more information about the NETGEAR devices depicted on the network diagram above, kindly check their respective data sheet below:
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
I just want to follow-up on this. Let us know if you have further questions.
Otherwise, if ever your concern has been addressed / resolved, I encourage you to mark the appropriate reply as the “Accepted Solution” so others can be confident in benefiting from the solution. The NETGEAR Community looks forward to hearing from you and being a helpful resource in the future!
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
You are right @niemoy. :) I overlooked at that information.
As a follow-up to the information that niemoy has added, kindly check the specifications of the GS728TP switch here.
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
You're welcome! :) Feel free to post your future concerns here in the community.
Cheers,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
As pertaining to the access point, when it says Power Over Ethernet (POE) does that mean the access point will not require a power plug?
Thank you
HI Nightwolf1020
Exactly right the AP will be powered throught the Ethernet Cable so you don't need any additional Power Adapter,
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