Setting up new network. Will my setup work?

[MultiMedic]

I'm pretty tech-savvy, but I do NOT know networking at all! I just need someone smarter than me to tell me if want I want is even possible.

 

My Current Setup:

Time Warner SurfBoard modem in the office with a line running to a switch (TL-SG108). This supplies multiple gadgets in the office (computer, NAS, Printer, Roku, VOIP, and wireless router) and has a physical line to the living room for my satellite receiver.

 

Future Setup:

I would like to add another switch (TL-SG105 maybe) in the living room. This would allow me to take the one line and supply satellite, Roku, XBox, and Steam Link.

 

Is a second switch even possible? I'd REALLY prefer this route because running another line will be a significant task. Also, the couple empty ports I have I would like to save for future project of adding wired access to two other rooms. If this is possible, how in-depth would the setup process be? I have had some trouble getting the 108 to work on some devices. Its supposed to be plug&play, but if I'm having trouble there, this will prob be much harder. Also, if you know any good youtube videos explaining this I'd love to see them. I can't seem to find any that are both informative AND watchable.

 

Thanks all!

[EunSoo]

From what you said, it sounds like your devices are plugged into your modem, not your router. I would have it go modem --> router --> switch --> all your devices. As long as you can supply a wired connection or even a powerline connection to your switch, then it'll work. For me, I have all of my networking under my house and have holes drilled through the floor to wherever I need an ethernet connection.

[tarfeef101]

4 minutes ago, SCGazelle said:

From what you said, it sounds like your devices are plugged into your modem, not your router. I would have it go modem --> router --> switch --> all your devices. As long as you can supply a wired connection or even a powerline connection to your switch, then it'll work. For me, I have all of my networking under my house and have holes drilled through the floor to wherever I need an ethernet connection.

Yep, I agree. The shitty ISP modems are often terrible routers, and should really just be used in bridge mode as modems. Then, get a decent router, which can be either just a router, or any combination of that, an access point, and switch. Then, you can add more as necessary, and the router should be smart enough to handle the IP configuration for your switches, or you'll have to set IPs up manually (which still shouldn't be too bad).

[MultiMedic]

I see. I guess for some reason I was thinking that the router would be the bottleneck here, but I don't have a reason. I was trying to only put the less-essential things on it to keep the priority for my Link and PC. I just didn't know if having two switches would be a problem. Something something IP conflict...? I have no idea and searching google and youtube didn't help much.

 

And yes, fuck ISPs. The modem and router (separate devices) I have are my own. Not going to rent theirs for $12/month.