I’d like to build a small LAN network with two PCs, a NAS and a server for demo app deployment. Based on the vague idea I have, it should minimally look like this:
Diagram of what I am trying to build
(the arrows represent Ethernet cables) The problem is: I’d like to connect both of my PCs to:
- (a) the internet
- (b) my NAS
- © my server
However, the Mac mini has only 1x port, so I need something between the cables and the machine. I could install other Ethernet ports on the Workstation, but it depends what the other option is.
Thank you in advance!!
You must log in or # to comment.
My networking isn’t quite up to par anymore, but you should just need to connect everything to the switch. No need for an a or b. Connecting the nas, server, and two pcs to the single switch would allow them to all talk to each other.
That diagram hurt my brain
-
Modem >>> ROUTER first. United the modem in your diagram is a router combo unit.
-
I need to read more about your post in a bit.
-
This is an unusual home network topology. This would be something like a distribution layer, so a and b would be something like a multilayer switch. This would only really be for something like load balancing or redundancy, and isn’t really a home network topology. I guess the question is really, what are you trying to do? If the answer is just dick around with network stuff, a switch is what you need. If you are trying to set up a normal home lab network, I would drop them as other commenters have shown.
Sorry, i don’t understand.
You have a switch, right? Just connect everything to the switch and everything would talk with everything. I don’t see the problem.
Why all this mess? Just connect everything to the switch… it is its purpose!
Furthermore, the router is not present, is it inside the modem?