My current router is outdated and my old backup storage has died.
I have two (soon to be three) wireless laptop PCs, and one wired desktop PC (all running Vista Home Premium SP1), and one wired laptop running XP, and two printers that I want to set up on a new LAN. I need to buy a backup for data as part of the package.
So basically a new router and a new storage device. I want an NAS unit for backup of and easy access to data. I believe each laptop has at least a wireless G card internal. I need to get the printers on the LAN, they can be wired.
After looking around a bit it would seem that one of the Buffalo routers (either the WHP-HP-G54, WHR-G300N or the WZR-HP-G300NH) connected to the Linkstation Live LS-CHL or Pro™ LS-XHL would fit the bill.
The Linkstation would be used as storage for everyone on all the PCs.
The DNLA feature will be used in the future.
Couple of questions, however,
1. Firstly, does this look like a reasonable setup for what I need. Namely, good accessable storage and media streaming in the future.
2. Does the Linkstation connect to the router via an ethernet cable?
3. Could I connect the printers to the Linkstation via a USB hub?
4. Is there another way to connect the printers to this LAN?
5. Could someone help me set up this network for my PCs, NAS and printers?
Any suggestions or opinions about which products and connectivity for the network would be greatly appreciated.
6. Is there a way to secure the wireless connections but leave the wired connections unsecured on any of the above routers?
Also, advice on where to buy the devices is welcomed too.
Thanks a lot for your help! I know I asked for a lot ;)
Message Edited by 6stringblues on 01-30-2009 01:33 PM
Message Edited by 6stringblues on 01-30-2009 01:33 PM
EDIT by Colin137: Numbered questions for reference.
Message Edited by Colin137 on 01-30-2009 05:57 PM