I had to rearrange my modem and switch for the Disk Station.

I had to rearrange my modem and switch for the Disk Station. It seems I have more LAN devices than I'd thought. The new arrangement looks like:

MODEM: NUC PC, Media PC, RecRoom PC, Switch Box;

SWITCH BOX: Modem, DiskStation, Spare Studio LAN, Spare RecRoom PC, Lounge PVR, Aerialbox PVR, and Laser PVR.

The PVRs mostly need the net for updates, and perhaps program guides. I only record programs on the Lounge and Aerialbox PVRs; I use the Laser for watching live TV in bed, and watching media files off an external hard drive. I did try using KODI for that but I found it simpler and more convenient to use the built in Movie App.

I've spent a bit of time building up this tech, saving for and replacing different components. At the risk of invoking hubris, I'm quite happy with what I have now. With less face-to-face social contact, I spend a bit more time watching TV series and films. But, at the same time I'm very selective about what I watch.