[mythtv-users] OT: Adding more network connections

[Matt Mossholder]

On Sat, 2007-07-21 at 14:22 +0100, Damian wrote:
> Mike Perkins wrote:
> > Damian wrote:
...
> > (2) I'm assuming your router is your connection to the outside world, 
> > and may contain an inbuilt firewall. Unplug all your gear from your 
> > router and plug it into the switch. Connect the switch to the router 
> > with one wire, connect the router to the wild west (sorry, internet) 
> > with another.
> > 
...
>  
> 
> Thanks for that Mike,
> 
> I didn't think that the best thing would be to remove everything from 
> the Router apart from the switch. That's interesting.
> 
> Is one switch much like another, or are there a few key things I need to 
> look out for?
> 
> Cheers
> Damian

Removing your existing connections from the router isn't really a
requirement. It might make your wiring easier, or your connections
faster, but in the end, all ports connect to the same network. Do what
works for you.

I'd recommend using a gigabit switch, if it isn't cost prohibitive. I've
had a lot more success with diskless systems on a gigabit switch than a
100Mb switch. In general, getting the data from point-A to point-B in
less time helps things run more smoothly.


   --Matt