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Server setup for NAS and gaming purposes

Server setup for NAS and gaming purposes

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06-11-2023, 07:37 AM
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Hi there, welcome! I’m just getting started with networking, so feel free to ask if anything seems unclear. You’re planning a home setup with 10 Gb connectivity, several low-power PCs streaming content, and some gaming hardware on a single server. You also want the NAS side to be private, only reachable from internal IPs. That sounds like a solid setup—let’s break it down.

It’s definitely possible to combine these functions in one box, but you’ll need to configure your router or switch carefully. For the Mumble and Minecraft servers, you’d likely want them on a separate network segment, possibly using a dedicated VLAN or a separate subnet. The NAS portion can be placed on a separate internal network, connected via a secure gateway if needed.

If you’re unsure about routing rules or firewall settings, I recommend checking out guides on separating internal and external networks, and looking into how to isolate services like Mumble/Minecraft from the public internet. You might also want to explore using a router with built-in VLAN support or a dedicated NAS appliance that can handle both streaming and gaming traffic safely.

Let me know if you’d like some specific steps or links to resources!
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06-11-2023, 07:37 AM #1

Hi there, welcome! I’m just getting started with networking, so feel free to ask if anything seems unclear. You’re planning a home setup with 10 Gb connectivity, several low-power PCs streaming content, and some gaming hardware on a single server. You also want the NAS side to be private, only reachable from internal IPs. That sounds like a solid setup—let’s break it down.

It’s definitely possible to combine these functions in one box, but you’ll need to configure your router or switch carefully. For the Mumble and Minecraft servers, you’d likely want them on a separate network segment, possibly using a dedicated VLAN or a separate subnet. The NAS portion can be placed on a separate internal network, connected via a secure gateway if needed.

If you’re unsure about routing rules or firewall settings, I recommend checking out guides on separating internal and external networks, and looking into how to isolate services like Mumble/Minecraft from the public internet. You might also want to explore using a router with built-in VLAN support or a dedicated NAS appliance that can handle both streaming and gaming traffic safely.

Let me know if you’d like some specific steps or links to resources!

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