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Router or Switch? Shannon 08-27-2005
Posted by Ron Hunter on August 31, 2005, 3:15 am
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Lucas Tam wrote:
>
>>> Even though there are 7 pcs, only 3 or 4 at the most are used at one
>>> time. Barely any activity happens between pcs; most are usually on
>>> the internet.
>> Which indicates you're bottlen ecked at the modem at 4 or 6 Mbps. :(
>
> Yes, but 4 - 6 mbps is plenty of bandwidth for a small workgroup.
>
True. Unless two or more try to download files at the same time,
probably no one will see a noticeable slowdown. I have 3 computers on
one 3mbps line and never notice a slowdown with normal browsing/mail use.


--
Ron Hunter rphunter@charter.net


Pure Networks
Posted by James Knott on August 27, 2005, 1:44 pm
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Shannon wrote:

> I want to (hardwire) network 7 pcs to share a cable modem in my home. I
> already have a 4 port router and a 4 port switch. Both are 10/100 Mbps.
>
> Even though there are 7 pcs, only 3 or 4 at the most are used at one time.
> Barely any activity happens between pcs; most are usually on the internet.
>
> Does it make a difference if I connect the switch to the router to feed 3
> of the pcs, or should I buy another router to feed these last 3 pcs?

You can use a switch or hub to expand the capacity of the firewall/router.
Most, by default, can support up to 254 computers, even though they
typically have only four Ethernet connectors.



Posted by Ron Hunter on August 28, 2005, 3:53 am
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Shannon wrote:
> I want to (hardwire) network 7 pcs to share a cable modem in my home. I
> already have a 4 port router and a 4 port switch. Both are 10/100 Mbps.
>
> Even though there are 7 pcs, only 3 or 4 at the most are used at one time.
> Barely any activity happens between pcs; most are usually on the internet.
>
> Does it make a difference if I connect the switch to the router to feed 3
> of the pcs, or should I buy another router to feed these last 3 pcs?
>
> Shannon
The switch will do.


--
Ron Hunter rphunter@charter.net


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