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Proposed ORBI Network for Home
Hi there all Netgear Professionals! I have an RAX80 Router with a few older routers setup as Access points in my house, but I find that when you walk around in the house the connection does not c...
I only get a cable from my ISP to a netgear modem and Netgear router. I'm wondering if I can put the switch after the router, or does it matter? And also, what about plugging in an external hard drive, so that it is recognizable for everyone on our home network?
I suppose it would be considered like a cheap server in that way?
I suppose it would be considered like a cheap server in that way?
HMCuzGus wrote:
I only get a cable from my ISP to a netgear modem and Netgear router. I'm wondering if I can put the switch after the router, or does it matter? Yes it matters, any LAN switch needs to be connected to the router, not in between the modem and router if the modem is just a modem only and your using the Orbi in router mode. And also, what about plugging in an external hard drive, so that it is recognizable for everyone on our home network? Orbi doesn't support any external USB drives. NAS would be highly recommended. I have two.
I suppose it would be considered like a cheap server in that way?
