Best setup for throughput between two devices

[Kristi2k]

I have a Netgear WNR3500L router with Tomato installed. It has 4 Gb ports. I also have the Netgear ProSafe Plus JGS524E 24 port Gb switch.

I want to know what is the optimal configuration for throughput between the two devices? The majority of my devices will be on the switch but a few will be on the router and the router / switch will be connected via a CAT6 cable.

The router handles DHCP, DNS, WINS and access to the internet.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Uplink port on the switch to the router, plug everything else into the switch.

How advanced can you get - any possibilities for link aggregation on the router?

 

[Kristi2k]

I'm planning on putting everything on the switch and just use one port for Rx/Tx to the router.

I wonder if there's a way with either Tomato or with this switch if I can configure one port on the swith to router for Tx only and another port on the router to switch for Rx only?

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I'm planning on putting everything on the switch and just use one port for Rx/Tx to the router.

I wonder if there's a way with either Tomato or with this switch if I can configure one port on the swith to router for Tx only and another port on the router to switch for Rx only?

Wouldn't matter. Full duplex connections allow for simultaneous transmission and reception at full link speed.

Although in all fairness, unless you're doing something else with the router besides what you've already mentioned, the limiting factor is going to be your ISP connection, not the link between the router and the switch.