How to build and Home network server

BritBrat

I have one it has no monitor, keyboard or mouse.

It is connected to one of my router ports and I access it with remote software, I can reboot it and use it just like any other computer.

Yes if it goes wrong I may have to attach the other devices but not had to very often.

debs626

Thanks for all your input guys, greatly appreciated

ATM I have it up and running quietly under the stairs, I have attached a usb (caddy) and another drive inside via ide. I can use it via remote desktop and all computers in the house can share files and save to its disks.

The only small gripe I have with it atm is when I'm using Media Center and I go to look for a file (music/pic/vid) its a little slow at finding it. Im tempted to blame that on Media Center tho. Once I find the album or film and it finally starts to play its flawless.

Once again, thanks everyone for you input XxX

G47

debs626 wrote: »

Thanks for all your input guys, greatly appreciated

ATM I have it up and running quietly under the stairs, I have attached a usb (caddy) and another drive inside via ide. I can use it via remote desktop and all computers in the house can share files and save to its disks.

The only small gripe I have with it atm is when I'm using Media Center and I go to look for a file (music/pic/vid) its a little slow at finding it. Im tempted to blame that on Media Center tho. Once I find the album or film and it finally starts to play its flawless.

Once again, thanks everyone for you input XxX

did you stick with wireless or decide to use a cable

debs626

G47 wrote: »

did you stick with wireless or decide to use a cable

Went Wireless, my modem/router is upstairs attatched to my main pc