Realtek NIC question and wireless network segregation
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here is the picture of the two cards. one is a dual port nic, the other is the quad that I bought by mistake.
I am starting to think it may not be worth segregating the wireless at all. My parents have only one computer, i have a backup Unraid server there, and one firetv box, that is all that is wired. Also a couple wireless devices and when my kids are there, they use the wireless as well. I definitely don't need the academic exercise as my network is all segregated at home, just want it simple and easy so i don't get a ton of calls and emails about problems.
It really was just so i can run a point to point VPN between my 2 servers and the two homes.
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Ok so this looks like a very old DELL NIC, and yes they are huge and power hungry. Get an HP NC365t, or an actual Intel i340-t4 or i350-t4.
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thanks Grimson! Just don't want a knock off :)
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If your 2 port card isn't a knock-off then you can use it together with a little smart switch like this one: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008ABLU2I/. Return the quad card, and depending on what you did pay for it the money will likely be enough to pay for such a switch. Just keep away from cheap TP-Link switches, as they tend to have issues with VLANs.
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good call Grimson, thanks!
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would this one be ok?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323683685632?ul_noapp=true
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@xman111 said in Realtek NIC question and wireless network segregation:
would this one be ok?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323683685632?ul_noapp=true
Yes, the NC365T is a very good NIC and the price seems to be OK for a used one. I obviously can't vouch for it's authenticity just from seeing an eBay page.
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thanks Grimson, he said it is from an HP server pull and he is in Canada so that is perfect. Now I will return the switch for a smart switch and have many options.
I ordered this stuff while i was on a cruise ship and my mind was elsewhere. :)
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@xman111 said in Realtek NIC question and wireless network segregation:
Now I will return the switch for a smart switch and have many options.
Good choice, you never know when they decide to buy some wonky IoT device that you better separate from anything else.
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yup, for sure, thanks again for your help!