Hey guys, I'm new to networking so forgive me if I don't know something basic. I just bought a new NAS and it works great the way it is set up now, but it's slow. Probably because my "router" (router/modem/AP etc.) that it's plugged into only has 100mbit/s ports. Wifi signal is also bad so I am going to do a bit of a makeover of my home network. What I'm asking is, if I get a new AP, that is capable of near 1gbit speeds, I will obviously need a new device to plug all my Gbit devices into (and tv, because it would be weird to plug it into different device). Can I use my old "router" as a modem, then connect a 1gbit router to it and all devices into that (pic 1)?
Or can I save some money by using my old "router" as modem and router and plugging all my devices into 1gbit switch (pic2)?
My internet speed will probably never be more than 100mbit, so that isn't a problem, but I'd like to have higher speed when copying files to/from my NAS. Thanks
Or can I save some money by using my old "router" as modem and router and plugging all my devices into 1gbit switch (pic2)?
My internet speed will probably never be more than 100mbit, so that isn't a problem, but I'd like to have higher speed when copying files to/from my NAS. Thanks