Question: Connect my 320L NAS, at router or switch?

where should i connect my 320L NAS, at router or switch?





TO router (requires switch)

xxxxxx|-- desktops

ont--router--switch

xxxxxxxxxxxxx|-- tv (dlna client)

xxxxxxxxxxxxx|-- 320L NAS (dlna server)









TO switch (eliminate the switch)

xxxxxx|-- 320L NAS (dlna server)

xxxxxx|-- desktops

ont--router--tv (dlna client)









-- connection

ignore the xxx...









occasionally transfer downloaded movies/drama to NAS. once in blue-moon store photos. every weekend will use DLNA feature to watch movies. i think NAS and TV both connected to switch should be the shortest path but i can totally eliminate the switch if i connect the NAS to router. i think latency is not 'feel-able' in home network.

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