klettermann
Active Member
My current system consists of a NAS media server with various other stuff (TV's, streaming devices, etc) hardwired to a single 1Gb switch (let's call that the "hub"). I'm now wiring a new media room that will have at least 4 hardwired, networked components - TV, AVR, 2 or more streaming boxes, and probably more in the future. The temptation to daisychain another switch in the media room to the hub is probably obvious. Most IT folks would object to this however, and say to bite the bullet and just run all the cables directly to the hub. But I'm lazy, and so not wild about making 10 or more terminations, dealing with all the cables etc, if I can just run 1 cable.
Related to this is the network topology. The new room will have are both video and audio streamers. The former are playing content mostly from the NAS. The latter are pulling content directly from the internet, So, if I daisychained a switch for the media room, would it be better to connect the NAS to that? Suggestions for the network topology would be welcome. So many possibilities..... Comments welcome. Thanks and cheers,
Related to this is the network topology. The new room will have are both video and audio streamers. The former are playing content mostly from the NAS. The latter are pulling content directly from the internet, So, if I daisychained a switch for the media room, would it be better to connect the NAS to that? Suggestions for the network topology would be welcome. So many possibilities..... Comments welcome. Thanks and cheers,