Rebuilding my network

[Caladin2]

I have a few questions that relate to a total rebuild of my network.

Background
Verizon Fios - Broadband connection
Router = Actiontech MI424WR
wired Pc's
1. Windows 7
2. Windows 7
3. windows 7
4. Ubuntu 9
5. WHS
6. Brothers MFC5890CN
7. Internet Camera

Wireless Devices
1. Xbox 360 Elite
2. Xbox 360 Arcade
3. PS3
4. Wii
5. Work laptop - Running g/n Nic

Wireless or Wired - Unsure as of yet
1. WD TV Live Network Ready HD MP


I am looking to turn of the wireless connetion on the actiontech and setup both a Linksy WRT54gs 1.1 w/ totmato for my G connection. I am also looking to purchase a Asus RT-N16 w/ ddr-wrt or tomato for my N connection. I would also like to get all my wired PCS and network camera on a 1g switch.

Questions
1. What problems do you see with this setup.


2. What 1g switch do you recommmend for this network. I looked at the D-link DGS-1016D and saw good reviews but 16ports seems like it might be overkill.


3. How do I go about setting up the 2 Wireless routers with the switch and actiontech?


4. Can anyone recommend Wireless USB N adapters I can use with the xbox, ps3 and WD TV HD MP.

 

[deaner]

Sorry I know I am being a Jerk, but I couldn't resist:

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[Binky]

I assume that several of those game consoles are in the same entertainment center. Why not run a wire there and put a small switch to handle all of them? If you can eliminate the G devices, you can just run one router dedicated to N. I'm a wireless-hater so I go out of my way to avoid it.

 

[Caladin2]

Sorry I know I am being a Jerk, but I couldn't resist:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+set+up+2+Wireless+routers%2C+switch+and+actiontech?

I dont take it as being a jerk. I apprecite the assistance. I did do a search but i cant find anything worth a damn.

 

[Caladin2]

I assume that several of those game consoles are in the same entertainment center. Why not run a wire there and put a small switch to handle all of them? If you can eliminate the G devices, you can just run one router dedicated to N. I'm a wireless-hater so I go out of my way to avoid it.

Well I could eliminate the g but the Wii and the freinds laptops are still on g. As for the wiring. I live in a two story home and running cat anything is almost Impossible.

 

[NesuD]

1. What problems do you see with this setup.

Well first off I don't understand why you even want to use 3 routers for a home network like this when 1 should be able to do everything you need just fine. Just go with the Asus RT-N16. I prefer Tomato but either DD-WRT or Tomato are good choices. It should be able to handle your wlan g/n needs and main gateway needs admirably.

2. What 1g switch do you recommmend for this network. I looked at the D-link DGS-1016D and saw good reviews but 16ports seems like it might be overkill.

If it fits your budget then why not? If you are certain you won't need the extra ports then save some money. There are to many decent Gig switches for me to recommend one above all others.

3. How do I go about setting up the 2 Wireless routers with the switch and actiontech?

Unless I'm missing something you shouldn't have to set up those routers with the actiontech. Use just 1 router. Using the others just adds an unnecessary level of complexity and increases potential points of failure.

4. Can anyone recommend Wireless USB N adapters I can use with the xbox, ps3 and WD TV HD MP.

Check with the manufacturer for a supported device list to find these.

 

[Emulex]

i see a problem: you are going to be letdown by the crappy wireless speed compared to the badazz FIOS speed.

create a wired backbone to core devices then use cheap G routers as access points (or N if you are rich) to create short haul.

powerline isn't bad either for higher reliability than wireless - at lower speeds. (10megabit)

wireless N might get you 300 megabit for a few seconds then re-train(pause) to 150 then oops noise - drop out for 20 seconds, de-authenticate, retrain..

plus there is a huge wireless stack to deal with on every device versus (ethernet) which is plug n play

 

[Murloc]

why do you need 2 wireless routers? I don't get it
N routers are backward compatible IIRC.

having a good connection and hooking gaming devices with wireless is a bit useless imho.
I mean, you get a higher ping and incostant connection.