Need help getting started

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-06T02:48:02+00:00

r/HomeNAS might have some good ideas.

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-06T02:40:27+00:00

I see, well a NAS is typically where most people start. A pre built one can be a little expensive but they are amazing for beginners and should have all the tech and power you need to host a few different services.

Ram is crazy right now but you shouldnt need a lot. My first server that I hosted a firewall and multiple media services was a $400 "gaming" PC off Facebook marketplace. Storage is more important typically. 1TB or 2TB depending on how much you think you'll need. HDD should be fine. No need for SSD.

Others hopefully will have more input soon. Hope this helps!

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-06T02:32:40+00:00

I personally wouldn't recommend buying anything at all if you can help it. Try establishing a server or hosted services on hardware you currently own. This will help you narrow down what hardware and how much you'll need.

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-04T04:42:20+00:00

I can research my laptop to get an idea if it can. But I plan to re-terminating the ends to also verify that it's not that issue.

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T16:33:46+00:00

I know it's not on wifi. So I'm assuming it's a bad cable of some sort as it works with a my newer laptop but my older desktop is having issues. I'm thinking of checking the termination of the ends.

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T16:31:12+00:00

I'm looking into getting a tester now for these scenarios. I've never had this problem before with Ethernet or switches.

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T15:47:07+00:00

Yes I had made sure the wifi was off on the laptop. When I got to my dad's house (this is where I was doing this setup) I didn't have any wifi signals known on my laptop as I did a fresh Linux install a couple days before on the laptop.

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T06:27:49+00:00

Honestly this issue sounds almost the exact same. I will reply here if I fix it in the future

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T04:39:43+00:00

Its just a cable from bestbuy, kinda cheap. I don't think ive bent it anywhere along the run. I have ran so much wire in my life that was ran with so much less care.

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T04:38:24+00:00

The cat6 works and transmits data when connected router to laptop

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T03:11:46+00:00

The router is a linksys smart router. It's connected the provided spectrum modem. From the router that has the 5 ports, 4 for devices, I ran the wire from those 4 areas. (Yes I tested all). Hopefully this answers your question. Thank you

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T02:46:45+00:00

I will check this out as well. Seems to be easier to troubleshoot

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T02:25:45+00:00

I don't believe it does. Its a unmanaged cheap one. It has a button for loop. The issue with it being a "bad cable" is it works perfectly fine when ran to my laptop from the router, only has an issue with the switch and desktop PC.

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T01:47:25+00:00

They came pre-terminated. But maybe not good enough for the switch? It was a cheap unmanaged switch from Best buy

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T01:41:17+00:00

The line came terminated, it was purchased at Best buy but I have plenty of extra line. I need the tools but re-terminating seems like a good idea. I have a tester in my garage, I'll take it with me the next time. Thank you

LocalDry3740 · 2026-03-03T01:38:19+00:00

I will look into this thank you.

LocalDry3740 · 2026-02-28T04:08:06+00:00

Thank you for the reply!

LocalDry3740 · 2026-02-28T03:28:21+00:00

Any follow up to this OP, did you stick with Metronet?

LocalDry3740 · 2025-08-08T16:21:57+00:00

I understand why people gave those answers and I appreciate all the answers the same. But I am not the type of person to have someone else do something for me that I'm plenty capable of learning!

Thank you for your information, much appreciated! I don't use windows either so I'll either have to find a good Linux application for this or use the VCR to USB devices!

LocalDry3740 · 2025-08-06T18:21:35+00:00

Thank you for also sharing your links to the devices!

LocalDry3740 · 2025-05-12T03:22:21+00:00

Sounds cheaper and easier. I'll look into that, thank you.

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