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Will a splitter work at the end of this cable? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

You're correct, it's a modem /router. Thanks for the advice!

To confirm my understating: it would be fine to have two switches in my home setup, yes? (Not worried about fractions of milliseconds at all). One switch in the basement, for 3 devices, and connected directly to the router via the cat 6.

And a second switch on the main floor, for 6 devices, also connected directly to the router.

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Will a splitter work at the end of this cable? (alien.top)
 

I have run a 15m (50ft) Cat6 cable from my modem on the main floor to the basement entertainment unit. At that unit I have a PS4, TV and Fire Stick. I want to connect both the TV and the PS4 to ethernet for now (Fire stick later if I buy the adapter). Do I just need a splitter at the entertainment unit end of this cable and will be good to go?

Later, if I get an unmanaged multiple-port switch for my main floor devices, can/should I connect this cable to the switch on the main floor, or should I leave it connected straight to the modem?

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Temperature Question: Would it be a bad idea to place my new NAS in the HVAC room in the basement? When the furnace is on the room climbs to 30-35°C (86°F). (alien.top)
 

It's a new 2bay desktop TS-264. QNAP's recommended operating temp is 0-40°C (32-104°F).

Am I taking a risk running close to 40°C; it could get that high if furnace runs for a long time. Are the temp swings a problem (it's generally cooler than the rest of the house down there when furnace is off).

Any advice, tips, experiences please?

What are you doing with heat? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

what's your cheap hardware?