I’d like to build a small LAN network with two PCs, a NAS and a server for demo app deployment. Based on the vague idea I have, it should minimally look like this:

Diagram of what I am trying to build

(the arrows represent Ethernet cables) The problem is: I’d like to connect both of my PCs to:

  • (a) the internet
  • (b) my NAS
  • © my server

However, the Mac mini has only 1x port, so I need something between the cables and the machine. I could install other Ethernet ports on the Workstation, but it depends what the other option is.

Thank you in advance!!

  • Established_TrialEnglish
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    10 months ago

    My networking isn’t quite up to par anymore, but you should just need to connect everything to the switch. No need for an a or b. Connecting the nas, server, and two pcs to the single switch would allow them to all talk to each other.