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? Best Setup ? Modem CM1200, Router RAX200, 2 GS308 Switches, 1 RN214 NAS
I'm looking for the BEST Setup, Wired (see pic), Would aggregation help any? Modem: Netgear Nighthawk CM1200, Router Nighthawk RAX200, 2 Switches Netgear GS308, Netgear RN214 NAS. Office Desktop...
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Questions, ( sorry if they sound stupid )
I want the NAS, laptop & printer to have the fastest network communication. Office Desktop 2nd fastest. Then the 12+ entertainment devices last.
Will moving the NAS & Printer from the router to the switch have trouble being found?
Regarding the Modem CM1200. Right now only 1 port is used for the Router.
If / could I plug 3 rarely used devices in the unused ports and would it FREE UP speed on the router & switches or would it decrease speeds on the router & switches?
So, right now I'm planning to use LAG and use Router port 1&2 for Switches, port 3&4 for Laptop & NAS. Printer & Desktop + others going into the switches.
joe_wht wrote:
Thanks for that!
Questions, ( sorry if they sound stupid )
I want the NAS, laptop & printer to have the fastest network communication. Office Desktop 2nd fastest. Then the 12+ entertainment devices last.
Will moving the NAS & Printer from the router to the switch have trouble being found? NO.
Regarding the Modem CM1200. Right now only 1 port is used for the Router.
If / could I plug 3 rarely used devices in the unused ports and would it FREE UP speed on the router & switches or would it decrease speeds on the router & switches? No, You can't use the other ports on the modem. Only 1 port can be used that's allowed for most home use by ISPs. If you enable LAG then you have to connect the router to ports 1 and 2 between the modem and router.
So, right now I'm planning to use LAG and use Router port 1&2 for Switches, port 3&4 for Laptop & NAS. Printer & Desktop + others going into the switches.