Kraggen

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So, properly setting up a home network seems like an overwhelming concept. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah you’re right, I’m trying to act like I am gonna buy once and be done but that’s not how anything works in computing.

So, properly setting up a home network seems like an overwhelming concept. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Thank you, some encouragement was very welcome.

So, properly setting up a home network seems like an overwhelming concept. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Makes a lot of sense to me. I want to try it on my own but I’ll keep good notes as I go along in case I do need to hire someone, probably a solid backup plan for me.

So, properly setting up a home network seems like an overwhelming concept. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Gotcha! To answer your questions I’m fairly new. I’ve built a computer and done some network work but don’t know offhand how to provision or anything that rigorous. I’ll definitely treat it as two projects. It’s a two floor home. And I appreciate the recommendations! I want to use the server, and home network as a whole, as a learning opportunity. Think of it as a practical component to match the CCNA which I’m intending to take.

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So, properly setting up a home network seems like an overwhelming concept. (alien.top)
 

The title sounds like bitching but this post is more a request for advice. I've wanted to pull the trigger for six months now on buying my own router/modem and WAPs. I have a google mesh and it sucks, and I want to build a nas w/ plex and add a firewalla (or similar) to remove ads and manage my network. I've learned a lot already, but lately am hung up on the specifics. I honestly have no idea what equipment to buy to accomplish my goals. I don't know the pitfalls of x vs y router, or when I'm spending $300 and only needed to buy an $120 part because I don't need certain features, etc. I was looking around for something like the PCMR logical increments guide, but that doesn't seem to be a thing in this world. My hope is to spend maybe 1k or so and get started. Can I get some direction from you kind folk?

Addendum info: My home isn't wired for the WAPs, but I have a few hundred feet of cat6a cable at my disposal. Internet only comes in at one port upstairs in a corner over the garage. I do happen to own a 24 port switch and an old PC I plan to use to run the NAS. It's about a 2k sq. foot home, but fairly spread out.