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I'd like to build a small LAN network with two PCs, a NAS and a server for demo app deployment. Based on the vague idea I have, it should minimally look like this:

Diagram of what I am trying to build

(the arrows represent Ethernet cables) The problem is: I'd like to connect both of my PCs to:

  • (a) the internet
  • (b) my NAS
  • (c) my server

However, the Mac mini has only 1x port, so I need something between the cables and the machine. I could install other Ethernet ports on the Workstation, but it depends what the other option is.

Thank you in advance!!

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[–] Established_Trial@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

My networking isn’t quite up to par anymore, but you should just need to connect everything to the switch. No need for an a or b. Connecting the nas, server, and two pcs to the single switch would allow them to all talk to each other.

[–] what_comes_after_q@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

This is an unusual home network topology. This would be something like a distribution layer, so a and b would be something like a multilayer switch. This would only really be for something like load balancing or redundancy, and isn’t really a home network topology. I guess the question is really, what are you trying to do? If the answer is just dick around with network stuff, a switch is what you need. If you are trying to set up a normal home lab network, I would drop them as other commenters have shown.

[–] SP3NGL3R@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago
  1. Modem >>> ROUTER first. United the modem in your diagram is a router combo unit.

  2. I need to read more about your post in a bit.

[–] IlTossico@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Sorry, i don't understand.

You have a switch, right? Just connect everything to the switch and everything would talk with everything. I don't see the problem.

[–] bklyngaucho@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

That diagram hurt my brain

[–] nemis16@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Why all this mess? Just connect everything to the switch.. it is its purpose!

Furthermore, the router is not present, is it inside the modem?