Networking - will this work?
 

ok, so I bought a few of the homeplugs, and they certainly seem to work well - now the idea is, hopefully I can reorganise my network topology to make things a bit easier.

So here goes... I have a cable point upstairs, where the modem sits, now at present, that is then linked to my firewall/router in the study, (via the homeplug) which the pc(s) connect to.

I also have a standalone watchguard firewall, that I want to use - so what I want to do is move one pc (a server) and the firewall, into the cupboard under the stairs, so what I think I need to do is, connect the firewall to the modem via a homeplug, then connect the firewall to a hub/switch, and run a cable from that to the server, what I then want to do is link that hub to another hub in the study which the pcs can think link to.

So am I able to link the 2 hubs on the uplink port via a homeplug(s), or would it need to be a wired connection?

Please don't suggest wireless, it's very flaky in my house, which is why I'm looking at homeplugs.

Thanks

Re: Networking - will this work?
 

A bit difficult to visualise, but as I understand it each homeplug pairs up with others it can see sharing the same security key. So if you want a two 'networks' you could have two h/p with one key to link the modem and firewall/server/router, and then more h/p devices with a different key (and different IP range) to link the router and hubs. So in theory it should work.

Re: Networking - will this work?
 

sorry, I'm not sure if I explained myself well..

I guess the question comes down to : can I link 2 hubs using the uplink port(s), via a homeplug, rather than physically running a cable between the 2 hubs - everything will be in the same IP range

To my mind it should work....but you never know

Re: Networking - will this work?
 

Not tried it, but it should work - the h/p devices are effectively acting as bridges and should affect the IP traffic.

Re: Networking - will this work?
 

yeah, that's what I thought... but just wanted confirmation - could be an expensive mistake :)