Hi everyone, I've been checking in here once in awhile for the helpful information. The reason I didn't join earlier (2 yrs ago) was because I couldn't figure out how to register(duh).
Anyway, I've never thought I'd see the day when I need to use more than a wireless router. I'm setting up my home office with 4 computers, 4 network printers, not to mention at least 4 laptops that needs wireless that I occasionally want to plug in. So as you can see, the 4 ports in the back of my router is getting way more attention that they can handle.
The house already has ethernet cable ran into every room from previous owner, but they took the hardware with them. I need to economically set up stuff with these things in mind...
1) Able to plug in all my equipments so they can communicate with each other (all the computers be able to print on all printers). If it's possible (and not too complicated) to set up 2 separate networks (one for home, one for office) that can communicate to each other (great!). This network also need to have wifi for my laptops. Network must be able to access to internet.
2) A linux firewall box P4 3.0 ghz to protect this network.
3) 3 to 4 security cameras, if can be added.
4) If I can use the wires that are already ran into each room, then great!
5) Internet Server
All I have currently is 2 wireless router (4 ports each). An ethernet modem with wireless router (4 ports), and a fios modem with wireless router (4 ports). If there's a makeshift hook-up using what I have right now so I can get by until the cavalry comes, that's great!
What I need first is a schematic of what the network should look like (with some suggestions of which hardware to buy). I'm really a noob to networking so not really sure how deep the water is for what I'm looking to accomplish. Thanks.
Anyway, I've never thought I'd see the day when I need to use more than a wireless router. I'm setting up my home office with 4 computers, 4 network printers, not to mention at least 4 laptops that needs wireless that I occasionally want to plug in. So as you can see, the 4 ports in the back of my router is getting way more attention that they can handle.
The house already has ethernet cable ran into every room from previous owner, but they took the hardware with them. I need to economically set up stuff with these things in mind...
1) Able to plug in all my equipments so they can communicate with each other (all the computers be able to print on all printers). If it's possible (and not too complicated) to set up 2 separate networks (one for home, one for office) that can communicate to each other (great!). This network also need to have wifi for my laptops. Network must be able to access to internet.
2) A linux firewall box P4 3.0 ghz to protect this network.
3) 3 to 4 security cameras, if can be added.
4) If I can use the wires that are already ran into each room, then great!
5) Internet Server
All I have currently is 2 wireless router (4 ports each). An ethernet modem with wireless router (4 ports), and a fios modem with wireless router (4 ports). If there's a makeshift hook-up using what I have right now so I can get by until the cavalry comes, that's great!
What I need first is a schematic of what the network should look like (with some suggestions of which hardware to buy). I'm really a noob to networking so not really sure how deep the water is for what I'm looking to accomplish. Thanks.
