Network setup...
Submitted by to6y on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 2:54am.
current setup:
stupid modem one connected to dual wan router
stupid modem two connected to dual wan router
dual wan router set up in load balance mode
dual wan router has DCHP switched on
24 port switch plugged into dual wan router
computers plugged into switch - most configured with dynamic ips (couple have static)
should i:
1. just connect appliance and hardphone to same switch
or
2. buy new switch and connect applience, hardphones and router to this new switch
or
3. something different
if its a cheapo switch, you
Tue, 04/29/2008 - 8:16am
if its a cheapo switch, you might have problems with just 2-3 phones on there if you have a lot of other data moving around.
If you plan to have any decent amount of phones, you might as well get a POE switch thats managed - they are only $350. - this would allow you to run everything on the same switch and play with vlans if needed ;) Sounds small enough a good 24 port should handle it.
so how many PC + how many phones?
this is a home setup...
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Tue, 04/29/2008 - 8:28am
With that small of a setup
Tue, 04/29/2008 - 8:37am
With that small of a setup you should not have any trouble. Make sure that everything is in 100Mbps/Full Duplex mode.
I am a fanatic about being strict on network setup however at home I run everything in the same network on a little managed Cisco switch I picked up on eBay for $20.00
Scott
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Scott
aka "Skyking"
Mine is an 8 port. You can
Tue, 04/29/2008 - 8:43am
Mine is an 8 port. You can get a 24 port for $50.00. If you are willing to part with the space for a 2U switch you can get the one with the expansion modules for less (I know it makes no sense).
This is for a managed 24 port switch. Supports voice-vlan commands.
This auction was used as an example, I have no experience with this seller.
I am all for learning IOS at home, keep in mind this is CAT-OS (for Catalyst Switching) and won't help you with the newer stuff that runs IOS.
One other thing, these things are very loud. Obnoxiously loud in a room by yourself.
Scott
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Scott
aka "Skyking"
basically you guys are say
Tue, 04/29/2008 - 9:15am
basically you guys are say option one above....
would option two not give any benefits...happy to spend the extra $$$s...i just dont want an important call to break up because windows update decides to download something or similar
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recognise we are talking internal traffic here so lets just say call going out via fxo
for a home or even a small
Tue, 04/29/2008 - 9:36am
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do i need a dedicated
Tue, 04/29/2008 - 12:47pm
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do i need a dedicated vlan if i use a seperate switch...wouldn't pc traffic stay on switch one and phone traffic stay on switch two?
VLANs are used the split physical networks into logical networks. It can work both ways. You can use 2 VLANS accross one switch or accross multiple switches.
For your situation, just stick with what you have. Anything else will be a waste of money!
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