I've just purchased a Gigabit Ethernet switch which I bought to connect my QNAP TS-251 NAS to.
I bought it because my ISPs router only has two outputs one links to a powerline adapter (500 MBs) which feeds several other devices around my house (PCs, cameras, TVs etc) - probably 7 or 8 in total. The other connects to my set-top box for on-demand / streaming.
I just wondered if the switch is best placed directly into the router?
Anything else I should do to help make sure my network is optimal for the NAS and in general?
All help and views appreciated.
I bought it because my ISPs router only has two outputs one links to a powerline adapter (500 MBs) which feeds several other devices around my house (PCs, cameras, TVs etc) - probably 7 or 8 in total. The other connects to my set-top box for on-demand / streaming.
I just wondered if the switch is best placed directly into the router?
Anything else I should do to help make sure my network is optimal for the NAS and in general?
All help and views appreciated.