I am going to build a massive file server but need suggestions for
redoing the network before I start.
Currently I have:
1. Linksys b/g wireless router with cable Internet ran to it
2. Three PCs - One is connected directly to the router (my main PC).
The other two access the network wirelessly (one is a htpc.)
3. Two Laptops
The main PC and HTPC both have Windows XP Pro and everything
else has XP Home.
On the file server I am building, I plan to put a wireless card to
access it. Standard DVDs play over my current network wirelessely
but since I am using b/g, I am worried that HD movies
wont.
If HD video wont play or play well, can I use a cat5 crossover cable
and connect it directly to the HTPC (for file transfers) and still have
the wireless card work for net access for the server and the htpc?
I hope that makes sense.
MTIA.
Garrie