Help Setting Up a Home Network / NAS

panthro

panthro

panthro

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Hi guys, I need some advice on what hardware to buy for a small home network/back up/storage system.

The hardware I have in my flat are:

  1. Macbook Pro
  2. iPad Air
  3. iPhone 5
  4. Android phone
  5. Playstation 3 & 4
  6. Sonos Play 3
  7. Sky HD
  8. Yamaha Receiver
  9. Sky Broadband Router (with a crap connection due to living in a flat)
  10. Panasonic GT30 TV
I want to be able to back up and sync with the network, as well as connect to a NAS and stream films/music etc from it.

I don't have more than 1.5Gb at the moment, so a 2Gb HDD would be sufficient (plus a mirror for back up).

I have no idea if this is even possible with what I have. Can anyone spec/recommend me? Thanks :)
 
I don't mind getting a bit involved, but my skills are limited to say the least so if an off-the-shelf system exists that can do everything I'd prefer it.

However if I can get more out of the system by getting stuck in then I'd prefer that.

Hope that makes sense.
 
I think I'd prefer the enclosure route too as it seems more versatile, but not as complex as the microserver route.
What are the best options for me considering all the hardware? Would I need to upgrade the router to get the most out of it?
 
I'm willing to spend up to £300ish for everything, plus HDD's if it gets me exactly what I want. I'll have a look at gigabit routers too. I could buy this second hand though.
 
I don't know the differences between QNAP and Synology! I'm assuming they are essentially the same though. Want to get the best bang for my buck :)
 
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