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<blockquote data-quote="Richard H" data-source="post: 1219419" data-attributes="member: 198379"><p>I have an interesting and tricky problem, somewhat related to the OP's. I hope you don't mind me seeking advice on this thread, as there seem to be some pretty knowledgeable posters... Here goes:</p><p></p><p>1. It all started pretty well. I had internet via a massive (lightning-conducting) UHF tower in my garden, connected to a Time Capsule with ethernet. Attached to the Time Capsule I have a NAS, which serves music over the TC's private network to a network music player, and I get internet on my MacBook, iPad, iMac etc.</p><p></p><p>2. Then lightning struck, frying the TC. Apple kindly replaced it, but lightning sometimes strikes twice, so I asked my ISP for a solution. I suggested an ethernet surge protector, but they didn't like that idea (not having any, and claiming that they degrade performance). So instead they installed a wireless router ... 50m up the UHF tower. No more ethernet cable (can't have both).</p><p></p><p>3. PROBLEM. Can get internet fine from the tower router, but the TC can't extend that network (for reasons we've learned about above). So the NAS, which has to be connected by ethernet, can't serve it's music over the network. No more music. Also no more printing to the network printer attached to the TC.</p><p></p><p>4. As a temporary fix, I set up two networks: one with the TC, for printing and music; one with the router up the tower, for internet. This is a VERY BAD solution. i) I can't use my TC as a network backup, one of the main reasons for having it. ii) I have to change networks every time I print. iii) My network music player can no longer access the internet, so no streamed radio. iv) I can't even use the iPad as a music remote without changing networks.</p><p></p><p>5. I need a permanent fix. My ISP isn't open to any more fiddling with the hardware setup. This is where I need advice. I have one idea, and am interested in advice on whether it will work. I'm also open to other suggestions, of course.</p><p></p><p>6. My idea. Buy a Mac Mini in server configuration (2x500gig disks). Ditch the NAS, and use the MacMini as the music server. Connect to the tower router with the MacMini. Share internet from MacMini to TC, or just use the MacMini as the router and the TC as a backup only. Is any of this possible? I'm a networking novice.</p><p></p><p>A VERY LONG post. If anyone makes it to the end, understands the situation, and has any ideas, you will be a saint and I will be eternally grateful. If you ever come to Zimbabwe I'll buy you LOTS OF BEER.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard H, post: 1219419, member: 198379"] I have an interesting and tricky problem, somewhat related to the OP's. I hope you don't mind me seeking advice on this thread, as there seem to be some pretty knowledgeable posters... Here goes: 1. It all started pretty well. I had internet via a massive (lightning-conducting) UHF tower in my garden, connected to a Time Capsule with ethernet. Attached to the Time Capsule I have a NAS, which serves music over the TC's private network to a network music player, and I get internet on my MacBook, iPad, iMac etc. 2. Then lightning struck, frying the TC. Apple kindly replaced it, but lightning sometimes strikes twice, so I asked my ISP for a solution. I suggested an ethernet surge protector, but they didn't like that idea (not having any, and claiming that they degrade performance). So instead they installed a wireless router ... 50m up the UHF tower. No more ethernet cable (can't have both). 3. PROBLEM. Can get internet fine from the tower router, but the TC can't extend that network (for reasons we've learned about above). So the NAS, which has to be connected by ethernet, can't serve it's music over the network. No more music. Also no more printing to the network printer attached to the TC. 4. As a temporary fix, I set up two networks: one with the TC, for printing and music; one with the router up the tower, for internet. This is a VERY BAD solution. i) I can't use my TC as a network backup, one of the main reasons for having it. ii) I have to change networks every time I print. iii) My network music player can no longer access the internet, so no streamed radio. iv) I can't even use the iPad as a music remote without changing networks. 5. I need a permanent fix. My ISP isn't open to any more fiddling with the hardware setup. This is where I need advice. I have one idea, and am interested in advice on whether it will work. I'm also open to other suggestions, of course. 6. My idea. Buy a Mac Mini in server configuration (2x500gig disks). Ditch the NAS, and use the MacMini as the music server. Connect to the tower router with the MacMini. Share internet from MacMini to TC, or just use the MacMini as the router and the TC as a backup only. Is any of this possible? I'm a networking novice. A VERY LONG post. If anyone makes it to the end, understands the situation, and has any ideas, you will be a saint and I will be eternally grateful. If you ever come to Zimbabwe I'll buy you LOTS OF BEER. [/QUOTE]
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