HDX internet access via NAS with WiFi dongle?

Posted by: Ollix2 on 10 June 2011

Hi,

 

does anybody know if it's possible to connect a HDX directly via wired ethernet to a NAS (say QNAP TS-110) and then give the HDX internet access by putting a Wifi dongle into the NAS which connects it wirelessly to the router?

 

I know this is an unusual setup but that would be the best way for me to keep my normal mains seperated from my dedicated spur and at the same time have a hard wired connection between HDX and NAS.

 

Thanks,

Oliver

Posted on: 10 June 2011 by DavidDever
You might be better off with a wireless router set up as an Ethernet bridge.
Posted on: 11 June 2011 by Ollix2

Hi David, you mean a second router (in bridge mode) additionally to the NAS? Yes, I know that would work but than I'd have two SMPS on my Hifi power bar. For sonic reasons I want to put as few as possible SMPS on it.

Posted on: 11 June 2011 by Aleg
Originally Posted by Ollix2:

Hi David, you mean a second router (in bridge mode) additionally to the NAS? Yes, I know that would work but than I'd have two SMPS on my Hifi power bar. For sonic reasons I want to put as few as possible SMPS on it.

You could change all your SMPS with Linear PSU's!

 

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aleg

Posted on: 11 June 2011 by Ollix2

Hi Aleg, which ones would you recommend for that purpose?

Posted on: 11 June 2011 by Aleg
Originally Posted by Ollix2:

Hi Aleg, which ones would you recommend for that purpose?


I'm not allowed to say, I'll get my postings removed when I do.

 

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Posted on: 11 June 2011 by DavidDever
The HDX and QNAP supplies are likely more demanding than that of a router - methinks you are missing the forest for the trees.
Posted on: 11 June 2011 by DavidDever
...that said - might work if the QNAP is set to distribute a small range of IP addresses but is set to bridge the network via wireless. Feeling ambitious?
Posted on: 12 June 2011 by Ollix2
Originally Posted by DavidDever:
...that said - might work if the QNAP is set to distribute a small range of IP addresses but is set to bridge the network via wireless. Feeling ambitious?

Yes, but not ambitious enough to do it without help. Maybe you or some other network expert could elaborate this a bit more. Thanks!

Posted on: 12 June 2011 by DavidDever
The idea is that the QNAP NAS appliance should boot prior to the HDX (not necessarily a given) and that the local network segment be fully functional on its own, even if wireless access on the house network goes down. In order for this to work, however, you would be relying upon a USB Wi-Fi adapter which would have to be supported directly by the NAS (which I believe is possible with Thecus' models, however). That said - this arrangement would be slow and cumbersome when used with n-Serve, and the bandwidth would likely be insufficient over wireless with NDX or other UPnP devices. You would be better off not to worry about SMPS noise (again, minimal compared to the NAS itself) and source a quality dual-band gigabit router. Set it to bridge your network - but I'd highly recommend the services of someone with better IT skills than yours.
Posted on: 12 June 2011 by garyi

Qnap supports wireless dongles, though I have not tried it

Posted on: 12 June 2011 by DavidDever
...but what happens when Internet Radio comes to the servers?
Posted on: 12 June 2011 by DavidDever
Intel Atom-based models only - more limited support for Marvell-based units
Posted on: 12 June 2011 by Ollix2
Originally Posted by garyi:

Qnap supports wireless dongles, though I have not tried it

Yes, there's a compatibility list for Wifi dongles on QNAP's website. My problem is how to tell the NAS that requests for external (internet) IP adresses by the HDX are passed through via Wifi dongle to the router. As far as I have understood, the problem has something to do with different subnets (HDX<->NAS and NAS/Wifi-Dongle<->Router). I was hoping that there is some kind of plugin to give the NAS routing functionality. I think I'll have to consult an IT specialist.

 

@ David: Thanks for your help! Regarding SMPS I have a slightly different opinion. I can hear a clear worsening if I put a (cheap) SMPS on my Hifi bar. Top end gets thinner and harsher, sibilants are more emphasized. AFAIK Naim has put a filter in front of the u-Serve SMPS to prevent noise injection into the power bar. So I think we shouldn't neglect pollution caused by SMPS.

Posted on: 12 June 2011 by DavidDever

Use a linear DC supply for the router–sorted.