I need to consolidate my network peripherals, I'd like to keep the shelf tidy, and was wondering if anyone could think of a good solution for my devices.
Currently I have:
DSL Modem
Linksys Wireless Router
A printer server thingie
A NAS
Media Server
I really really like how the Linksys Routers are stackable, with their little feet. Is there a similar type of modular option to REPLACE all of those products?
Something that stacks, and that would run on the same power supply to mimit cords. (think legos, where every block has its own thing with power hookups too.)
Thanks.\
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I need like ONE product that will meet all those needs, Like if Linksys had a NAS, Print Server, wireless, etc that would all hook up together and play nice, while stacking and using like 1 power cord.
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probably not going to happen. also makes troubleshooting a real PITA with an all in one unit.
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Not going to happen, you wouldn't want one anyways. You combine that many devices into one product and I guarantee you will get a piece of junk that does nothing well. Easiest way to consolidate is to replace your router with one that has a built in print server. Then get a NAS that is capable of acting as a media server, there are many available. You pretty much stuck with the modem. Netgear does make a wireless router with a built in DSL modem but I would stick with the better Linksys routers.
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A rack server is modular, if you want this you buy a thing and slip it in.
If you want that, you buy a thing and slip it in.
it all hooks together and plays nice.
What I have now, is 8 things from 8 different manufacturers, I don't want an AIO, just something that will work like legos. I have 8 colors now, but if they make a 9th color in the future I want to also be able to use it too.
Someone mentioned a "legolike Lacy hard drive carriage" type thing but I can't find any info on it.... -
Does anyone else know anything about this??
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My revised suggestion. Get a bit of wiring done so you can relocate your modem to a closet or other out of the way location(spare bedroom, etc.). Now your router and server/NAS can live in that out of the way location as well. Now get a printer with built in wireless. Not a perfect solution but an alternative.
Does anyone sell a modular product like this?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Kingcodez, Jan 31, 2009.