New modem? new switch? new router? nvr / network setup

killster1

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Mar 15, 2007
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I have uverse modem, have netgear gigabit switch, have 3 pc's (ethernet or wifi doesnt matter) a NAS, and a nvr (hikvision with 4 poe camera).

So like usual i am overwhelmed with what i should buy and how should route the cables for best bw for all connections. . Grab 16 port gigabit switch managed (no clue really what all the diff needed services) and a new dd-wrt2300 linksys router plug them all in and throw away old 8port? (seems like need more than 8 ports but unsure if even need to use the poe switch or if the nvr will provide poe.

Any help appreciated. sub 200$ parts would be nice (less than 200 for router 200 for switch)
 

ch33zw1z

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Ok, in the first part it seems like the AT&T modem is also your router.

Give a bit more detail about current config, and the reasoning behind upgrades, and we can probably help you :)