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Comment from sanjay yadav on 2008-11-30

2008-12-01T05:53:06Z

Re: What is the Difference between Hub and Switch?
Answer
# 1 HUB
1. Hub is a Layer 1 Device
2. Hub is not more intelligent device
3. Hub does not reads the frame
4. Hub provides the always broadcasting in the network
5. we cannot configure Hub
6. In Hub the rate of data transmission is slow
7. hub is a half duplex device
8. the rate of data transmission is divided in hub
9. hub does not provide packet filtering in the network
10. hub is a single broadcast domain
11. hub is a single collision domain
12. Hub does not create any table

SWITCH
1. Generally Switch is a Layer 2/ Layer 3 Device
2. Switch is a more intelligent device
3. Switch reads the frame
4. Switch provides conditional broadcasting in the network
5. we can configure Switch
6. In Switch the rate of data transmission is fast
7. Switch is a full duplex device
8. the rate of data transmission is not divided in Switch
9. Switch provide packet filtering in the network
10. Switch is a single broadcast domain (By default)
11. Switch is a separate collision domain
12. Switch creates a table that Table is called switching
table

Re: What is the Difference between Hub and Switch?
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# 2 HUB

1) It is non intelligent devices.
2) Half duplex devices.
3) Send or receive the data at a time.
4) Single collision domain.
5) Single broad cast domain.
6) Layer1 devices.
7) It is connected small network.

SWITCH

1) It is intelligent devices.
2) Full duplex devices.
3) Send and Receive the data at a time.
4) Single broad cast domain.
5) Separate collision domain.
6) Layer2, Layer3 devices.
7) Large no of port compare than Hub. It is connected
large network.

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Comment from Tabatha on 2008-11-19

2008-11-19T09:31:34Z

We just recently got dsl at our house and have 2 computers and a Playstation 3 to use onine. We want to be able to use all of these or at least 2 computers online at the same time and I have been advised to go get a hub or switch instead of a router. Im extremely confused about all of this. Ive read tons of stuff about hubs and switches and routers and how they different. I did read your article and it was a little bit easier to understand but i am still very confused. We have 3 people in our home fighting over one computer and one dsl box. So what would be the best thing for me to buy and is a switch basically the same thing as a router? I want to be able to do all the same things i do now, without it slowing down and stuff. I need advice terribly, i have asked everyone and no one will give me a good answer. If someone could please help me I would greatly appreciate it!! Should I buy hub, switch or router? to simplify it...my connections speed is 1.5mbps (100mbps) normally.

Thank you

Not sure why someone would tell you not to get a router, unless your DSL modem is already acting as one. A router of some sort is the way to share an internet connection. I'll point you at this article: How should I set up my home network?

- Leo
20-Nov-2008

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Comment from junji on 2008-10-22

2008-10-23T02:18:21Z

I just have a simple question. Which device will not affect my connection (internet) speed when I'll use 2 computers?

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Comment from Chris Bayley on 2008-10-16

2008-10-17T02:16:52Z

Dear Leo, I have some questions to ask about what the differences are between a router and a 4 port switch box. I'm in a residential home and I just got roadrunner hooked up to my computer and the other resident that lives in the same home, has roadrunner too of the same speed. So, what were doing is that were getting put on the same account, and what would be better between the two because I usually do a quite a bit on the computer such as instant messenging, checking for e-mails, watching movies online listening to music on u-tube searching under yahoo, google ect. and just exploring the internet in general. My question is that would either a two or a four port switch box do the job of all of those without it affecting the internet speed and impacting if the other user is on while I'm on at the same time. Because I believe their supposed to be sending me a switch box and I hope it works for what I'm looking for, similar to a router. could you please let me know what you find out because I'm excited about my high speed internet and I hope the switch box works.

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Comment from soc on 2008-09-27

2008-09-27T12:57:35Z

sir, want to know how to connect 2 or more group of networks connected to a hub/switch. for example i have 6 group of network in different buildings and i want to connect them each other to become one, to have internet sharing, files sharing & printer sharing. what the device should i use in order to deploy it?, and if im going to use access point, should i use aerial antenna? for hard to reach buildings.. hope for your help.. tnx, can u give me examples and diagrams for reference. tnx

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Comment from nchindap joel konse on 2008-09-19

2008-09-19T16:56:14Z

Do you imply that if i use only a hub to connect to the internet i might have less firewall protection.

Absolutely. A hub (or a switch) provides no firewall protection.

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Comment from Emmanuel on 2008-09-09

2008-09-09T19:30:37Z

i'm a student of computer science back here in west africa,i find your article very educative.pl i will appreciate it if show me how to configure a wireless router.

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Comment from Otto on 2008-09-01

2008-09-01T09:00:36Z

It means you can only use a switch to make your network work faster, rather than a hub.

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Comment from surender on 2008-08-20

2008-08-20T15:12:00Z

In router how many interfaces we can create?

how to configure a new cisco router ? by step step

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Comment from steve on 2008-08-16

2008-08-16T08:36:30Z

What do you think is is fastest and the best brand of router out there?

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Comment from deepak on 2008-08-01

2008-08-02T06:09:11Z

you are providing very good discryption about windows and networking devices. please sent me good tips on my email id

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Comment from Jaya Dev on 2008-07-25

2008-07-26T06:43:41Z

i think both switch and bridge work on the same principle that is basing on the MAC address and at layer 2 of OSI Model. Then what is the difference between a Swtich and a bridge. Pl clarify me.

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Comment from Tony on 2008-07-17

2008-07-17T14:36:58Z

I currently have my machines (XBOX, Gaming PC, and Storage PC) running through a switch into a router, and the rest of my families machines (a further 3) are plugged directly into the router. One of my dads friends tried to tell me that with the switch I should be able to get my full bandwidth on all computers. Is this possible/legal? My understanding is that you have a certain amount of bandwidth and the hardware will grab what it needs for the application, when that exceeds the bandwidth you have that creates latency. I would like to disprove or appologise, either way cheers for your time.

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Comment from joehall on 2008-07-11

2008-07-12T02:56:22Z

i have a ethernet cable connected to my playstation,so i can play online,well i gave my playstation the ip address,everything tested good,but when i went to ea.nation to race online it said dns server not respondingf.can u help me im in my semi wireless,laptop too my playstation,is there a way i can play online this way.thankyou.joe

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Comment from Byamukama Geofffrey on 2008-07-08

2008-07-08T16:45:48Z

what is the easiest way of calculating IP addresses?

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Comment from maela baccay on 2008-06-25

2008-06-25T15:34:59Z

How will I set password on my wireless internet?I have a Belkin router...

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Comment from ariel on 2008-06-24

2008-06-24T15:02:20Z

i have a question, plz answer me briefly.. I have a laptop with internet connection. How can I connect my internet connection to my other computer which is a personal computer?

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Comment from Rahul S. on 2008-06-24

2008-06-24T11:48:39Z

How i can connect my windows Servers to RS232 cable to use windows based LAN (i.e. i want to crate WINDOWS LAN on RS232 cable so what will have to do?)

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Comment from Joseph Cruz on 2008-06-24

2008-06-24T08:47:35Z

I have two notebooks, I want both online but I'm connecting wirelessly with a verizon usb modem card. I've heard of adhoc, but I figured I'd ask you. Any help?

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Comment from charles on 2008-06-06

2008-06-06T11:54:05Z

please master, am charles from nugeria am new in IT i wont to know why Hub is more porous than other devices like router, switch, brige.and is adisible to use in wan networking systerm.

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Comment from Guillermo on 2008-05-25

2008-05-25T19:16:01Z

The main difference is that the Hub is half duplex and the switch is full duplex....

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Comment from Sunny Big on 2008-05-19

2008-05-19T17:14:40Z

i want to network five computer, what are the things i need to use? do i need a router or switch?.

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Comment from whartonsprinter on 2008-05-09

2008-05-09T16:33:12Z

HELP!!!

My configurations should be simple to explain, beginning at entry into the house:

broadband connection into modem into wirless router. I have every room in the house wired with cat 5 and want a single device to plug every room into. router, switch or hub?

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Comment from Dustin Wascom on 2008-05-07

2008-05-08T06:19:52Z

I have a question! First i will describe my layout. I have 4 pc's and one printer now! all connected through a router which is fed by a dsl westell router modem. one of the pcs is wireless! I am also needing to add 3 more ports to an office trailer adjacent to our warehouse which i have already run two cat 5 cables to one for phones and one for ethernet.
I purchased today an 8 port switch. the main office computers along with the printer will be required to be networked. My question to you is!!!I kinda figure that the main computers will connect to the switch along with the printer but,
Will the router modem serve as a forward router to plug into the switch and also can i take a output port on the switch and feed into the uplink on another router which i intend to put in the office trailer along with another networked printer! i dont even need access to the network i just need to provide internet to the trailer! Equipment i have onhand is as follows westell router modem, belkin wireless g router, dlink wireless g router, dlink 8 port switch!
Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated

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Comment from Matthew on 2008-05-04

2008-05-04T17:35:04Z

Thank you so much! I've spent hours trying to reassign an IP address to one computer or the other in my 2 computer "network" because only one can connect to the internet at the time. There are tons of websites about this and I had no luck at all. Then I stumbled across your site and found the problem to be most simple. I have a hub and not a router! Therefore, I'm simply not going to be able for both to be online at the same time. Simple enough solution - go buy a router. I'm glad you had my solution. You saved me from pulling out my hair and strangling myself with it. :)

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Comment from niket on 2008-04-23

2008-04-23T13:01:03Z

how do hubs communicate with one another...can they talk simply by connecting them .or does one have to congigure them as well..
thanks
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Comment from j jarrells on 2008-03-26

2008-03-26T17:38:55Z

Question:
I have an industrial ethernet system (PLC system with no internet access) that I want to be able to access from my desktop (which has internet access) and two other desktops (one with internet access, one without), but only have one J45 connector in each desktop. I believe I can just use hubs to increase the number of connections available through the desktops. Would you proceed this way, or step it up to a switch?

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Comment from Fiebai on 2008-03-13

2008-03-13T09:56:51Z

I am an IT Student based in nigeria in bayelsa state.As a network expect mr leo,i was made to understand that there are four types of TOPOLOGY namely Linear or Bus topology,star topology and tree topology.Just of recent i was told of another form of TOPOLOGY called the mesh topology.Does this means there are five types of topologies.Please i need your reply immediately

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Comment from Subhasish Roy on 2008-02-03

2008-02-03T16:05:36Z

If your definition is also true for telecom switches?

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Comment from Montramugdha Kashyap on 2008-01-28

2008-01-28T19:15:09Z

Very very nice documentation.. I have read so many topics on this over INTERNET . This is the best note on short.

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Comment from farhana on 2008-01-22

2008-01-23T07:46:45Z

Its a wonderful description of the device.I think its worth mention the differences and on which layer the devices are applicable.This will provide the reader with more precise view of the device that a lay person can understand about the devices and its functionality.

Thanks

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Comment from nicholas nsingwire on 2008-01-22

2008-01-22T13:33:07Z

Very good notes. Send me more briefs on routers,what they do, types especialy broadband routers

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2008-01-15

2008-01-15T21:54:37Z

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Depends on the network traffic. As soon as the switch sees
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Thanks,

Leo

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Comment from J Cook on 2008-01-14

2008-01-15T01:19:36Z

re: your comments that a switch can "learn" where particular addresses are: is the "learning" process a matter of seconds or hours?

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Comment from marinus lutz on 2008-01-05

2008-01-06T03:51:58Z

My apologies if i'm cross-posting or off-topic here...
I think the subject of routers, which of them have good hardware firewalls [do they all???], and, most of all, which brands are best for malware protection, needs addressing.
I'm using "only" a software firewall [Online Armor], Sandboxie, AntiVir, Threatfire, HiJackThis, BOclean and AVG antispyware yet i still get virusses, mystery service dropouts etc. So, tho i'm supposedly an Advanced User, it doesn't much help. I don't want to, but i'm thinking of cancelling my home isp service- it's scary and gradually getting scarier!
What am i saying? Even tho you identified internet security as your single topic I think you should still increase your coverage. Since information on hardware routers is sketchy and dense [it seems an especially nerdy subject], i'd really love it if you answered my above questions.

Thanks for your time.

M. Lutz

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Comment from sue on 2007-12-28

2007-12-28T10:34:29Z

We have an 8 port Linksys wired router in one room, connected to cable modem and various computers, voip , and 2 gaming systems. In our office I would like to add a Dlink ethernet hub to be able to connect a mac and windows box to the network.

Thought I could just plug in the hub with a patch cable to the hub's upload port and to the ethernet jack going to the router, and then just plug in the computers to the ports on the hub. Did not work. The windows computer could not connect to the internet.

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Comment from Robert on 2007-12-27

2007-12-27T22:17:54Z

Thank you for your concise notes on Routers,Hubs and switches your lack of terminology in this guide gave me a real insite of how these diffrent network devices work.I had problems understanding the diffrence between these devices, thank you once again for your time in posting this guide.

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Comment from Andris on 2007-12-26

2007-12-26T21:02:22Z

Hey!I got a 5 port Allied Telesyn Ethernet switch.I plugged in my WAN to the first port and my lan and my sisters to the second and third.The internet is working fine for me but my sister gets the ! Limited or no connectivity at hers.Any ideas?

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Comment from moses daramola on 2007-12-16

2007-12-17T04:57:01Z

sir,i enjoy your reviews , keep t up

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Comment from shahariya on 2007-12-11

2007-12-11T20:07:36Z

i have network , i m internet broadband service provider in my area , can u give me information how i make a good network ,whats best switch or hub , i use cat5 utp cable i have 35 users in use my internet connection , most often time my connection work so poor, one of my uplink cable connected after 100 meter and i through other cable 120 meter how i make a good network and how i provide good internet connection

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Comment from brye on 2007-12-02

2007-12-02T22:57:25Z

Hey good article and good answer to a question on something so misunderstood. And that is my comment, which is what this is for right? Comments! Not freaking questions people! Try the "Ask Leo" link at the bottom of the page! D@mn!

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Comment from Nasir on 2007-11-19

2007-11-19T12:44:48Z

I'm trying to setup a network for a small office that consist of 20 computers. I have 1 DSL line already installed. I have a Router ADSL, a hub and also another router which in installed to strengthen signal for remotely located computers. We do have a server in the factory which is not operational yet. We will soon host a web page in it for external suppliers to have access over our data. My main issue is the subnet, i would like to know how should it be done properly, so as to permit the remote computers to have access to the computers connected directly to the hub. Thanks for you reply. Questions are welcome.

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Comment from steve on 2007-10-24

2007-10-24T12:52:26Z

thanks for he answer you gave to me on the last qeust.How can i differentiate btwn a hub,switch,server,router and gatway.I mean there variouse uses and pictures if applicable.

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Comment from Tabish on 2007-10-17

2007-10-17T20:17:56Z

hi leo this is the most accurate answer i have ever got till date on the internet in a single stroke of my search. KEEP IT UP!!!

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Comment from Akesa Mathias on 2007-09-28

2007-09-28T14:24:18Z

Hello Leo,thanks you for welcoming me on your program.In fact i enjoy you your defination are so straight and simple.Thanks.

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Comment from Sean Morry on 2007-09-03

2007-09-03T17:31:54Z

I am on the fifth floor and there is a linksys g router on the first floor. I bought a second exact same one for the fifth floor and I ran a 100' cable to downstairs through the floors OK, tested the line is 100Mbps when directly plugging into my laptop. I just can't get an IP, how do I get an IP seperate for the second one upstairs now if you have to or not, I read that your not supposed to hook up a router inside of another router because you cause something called double NAT'ing unless you supposedly change the IP range on the second one somehow? It's not working, I just want to plug in a second router and use it as a range booster for the first one without having to have a second computer upstairs. I'm supposed to use a DHCP assigned IP address or something. Why isn't this working and why do I even need a second IP number for it? Shouldn't I just use all the same settings for both linksys routers? WAW?

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Comment from michael on 2007-08-21

2007-08-21T09:25:17Z

Hi, i am going in for a new internet connection. The person is asking me to buy a 6 port wireless Netgear Router. i am telling him that i already have a switch in my company and i do not need a router. But he is still insisting. Should i buy this Router and if yes, then CAN I CONNECT MY ROUTER AND MY SWITCH TOGETHER ON THE NETWORK FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTRANET AND INTERNET

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Comment from mohammed batta on 2007-08-08

2007-08-08T08:53:37Z

thanks for this usefull way to learne...

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Comment from William B. Foulk on 2007-07-05

2007-07-06T02:26:08Z

Very informative; however, I still don't know what I need to be able to have more than one sound device attached to my computer, say a headset and external speakers that normally plug directly into my laptop with that little "pin" plug in.

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Comment from Alex on 2007-05-16

2007-05-17T05:18:20Z

I'm trying to setup a network for a small office that consist of 30 computers it seems that we have 2 T1 line already installed and a switch harnessing the whole deal how can i add a server to this mess of a network so i can store data and perhaps manage a small site...please i need your help!

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Comment from Ming on 2007-05-03

2007-05-04T03:32:28Z

I'm working on an assignment, part of which asks what the relative disadvantages of a switch are. I cannot seem to locate any clear-cut cons for a switch, can you help?

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Comment from Neda on 2007-04-17

2007-04-17T17:23:52Z

Hi Leo. I have a question, something I am trying to figure out for days. I have LAN connection, and I have a hub switch AsusX 1008. Does this mean I do not have a router??? How do I open up some ports with this thing? I hope you will help me soon, cause it is killing me... Thanx!!!

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Comment from MArio on 2007-04-04

2007-04-04T15:35:21Z

hello there,

I have a wireless DSL router at home that i use to connect my wired comp and my wireless laptop to it. of course it uses dynamic ip, my question is if i want to connect to my home comp via remote using PC anywhere how would do that. since PC Anywhere uses static ip only?

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Comment from a router is the best on 2007-03-29

2007-03-29T19:08:09Z

i love a router just bcos is the fastest means to the internet and is the most dependable source among all other networking device im rabiu mobolaji from nigeria a computer engineer t5hanks

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Comment from roy lopez on 2007-03-23

2007-03-23T07:10:23Z

hello, i would like to ask regarding my network connection.is it possible to connect from a 3com super stack 3300 ,then using a cat5 cable connect to a switch(3com)with a full connection to its port ,and wired another wireless(bridge d-link)in order to trasmitt to the other building ,and received another d-link AP .my question is ,is there losses of signal in my connection?

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Comment from Alex on 2007-03-18

2007-03-18T18:18:37Z

Hi Leo.I have a problem with cables. I have an ADSL modem+ wireless hub. I have conected 1 computer to the modem, my computer (name: cp1) - straight wireing . work's perfect. I have conected an wireless computer. (name: cpw1). works perfect. Now I have conected a switch to the hub. And to the switch 1 computer(name: cp2).With my wire from the hub to switch + wire from the switch to the pc , I am only able to send packets from the cp2, 0 recived. From cp1 I can ping cp2. From cp2 I can't ping cp1 or even the hub(192.168.1.1 -default route).So I think is something wrong with the my wireing. From the cp2 to the switch I am using an straight wireing(oOgBbGmM).The question is how do I need to wire the cable from the Hub to the switch ? I think there is a problem. Pls replay. Tnks a lot PS: Sorry about my english, I am from Romania...

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Comment from MaryBeth on 2007-03-13

2007-03-13T20:08:37Z

On my home network, I have 4 computers/devices that must be wired, 4 that I connect using wifi, and 2 laptops that can (and must be able to) use both wired and wireless connections. I am looking to add a Mac Mini and and AppleTV, and I'd prefer to wire them, though they are capable of Wifi.

I'd like to secure my network, especially the wireless components. Trouble is, everytime I fiddle with the wireless router settings, everything goes haywire and my network goes down. I think it's b/c I don't have my network set up in the best way to begin with. Right now, my cable modem feeds into a wired Linksys 4 port router and that feeds into a wired/wireless D-Link 4 port router. The various wired devices are actually plugged in to both of these routers.

What do I need to buy to simplify this set up and allow room for expansion? I think maybe a switch, but I'm really not sure.

Sorry if this was asked and answered already, but I couldn't make it through all the comments.

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Comment from ZeL on 2007-03-13

2007-03-13T07:17:36Z

It is possible to connect 2 PCs with one hub. To do this you need to NICs(Network cards) in your main PC. It now acts much like a server. I am using this setup. Server being my main PC. Although im not using 2 PCs. Just 1 PC and my Xbox360. [ISP -> Server -> HUB -> Xbox] Works fantastically. My problem is in order for my xbox to stream media from my pc i need to open certain ports. and i dont know how to do that.

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Comment from Rich Rivera on 2007-02-25

2007-02-25T16:09:35Z

I have two PC's at home. I have an external DSL modem. I have my computers connected. I am not able to access an Internet connection on my second PC. Must I use a router? If so can i still have my coputer's networked to access printers from computer 1?

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Comment from Amy on 2007-02-19

2007-02-20T05:35:15Z

OK, so I have a hub... Just got a network cam. Guess I need a router? Is this correct? Please someone rply I have wasted enough money already. Dont want to go buy one if it isn't the problem.

Plugged it in the hub and it didnt recognize it.

Thanks

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Comment from Jason on 2007-02-12

2007-02-12T20:18:41Z

James - Assuming both PC's have an ethernet card installed, all you should need is a Cat 5 Crossover cable.

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Comment from james on 2007-02-08

2007-02-08T08:00:24Z

i have two pc at my home , i want to connect them , but with out using any networking device, like hub ,switch ,etc ,plz reply thanks

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Comment from Kendra Lester on 2007-01-25

2007-01-26T06:12:50Z

We use a router to provide extra security and to share the dsl but most sites will not let both of us log on at the same time, saying we are using the sameip address. I know that they are seeing the router and not our IPs, but how can I get around this and still remain a secure network?

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Comment from Ashwani on 2007-01-24

2007-01-24T13:05:45Z

THANKS

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Comment from Joe-Italian on 2007-01-11

2007-01-12T01:23:09Z

Our small network using the router/hub to share the DSL and connect the network runs at 100 mbs.
We would like to run the network at a gigabit and have purchased a gigabit switch, gigabit nics and CAT 5 cables. Can we feed from the modem to the router/hub and then to the switch. All the station cables would go to the switch.

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Comment from faisal on 2007-01-05

2007-01-06T05:54:17Z

good , however it has to be explained in pictures

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-01-05

2007-01-05T17:57:36Z

It depends on your ISP. THEY are the ones assigning IP addresses ... if they'll assign more than one, the switch will do. If they'll only assign one, then you need a router.

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Comment from Geek Husband on 2007-01-05

2007-01-05T14:15:09Z

Excellent explanations! Very thorough.

I have a cable modem and a switch with 2 computers on the switch. I want them both to have cable internet. Can i use a switch or do i need to purchase a Router in order for both computers to get internet connectivity? My friend insists I don't need a router and that the switch should be assigning individual IPs. My research into this is leaving me doubtful of my friend's networking understanding. A regular E cable has been used between the modem and switch as well as a crossover. One computer gets internet and the other does not. Would a switch/router work better, if they exist? Thanks!

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Comment from Ivan on 2007-01-03

2007-01-04T05:08:24Z

Great info!! But I do have one question,
I have a DSL Internet connection at home which runs through the DSL modem to a 4 port router to each of my computers. (3 Desktops & 1 laptop)
I have access to a 24 port switch for free from where the school I work at recently upgraded to wireless. Could I use it at home for future upgrade use? I intend to run 2 additional PC's in the near future, 1 will need internet access, while the other will be a central storage server for only my home PC's.
Thanks

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Comment from alex on 2006-12-20

2006-12-21T04:41:43Z

I have a home LAN using a simple hub; I now have a wireless laptop. My internet connection is limited to dial up. I have bought a wireless router.
Question. can I substitute the router in place of the hub so I can use its wireless capability ?
alex

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Comment from iz0n on 2006-12-15

2006-12-15T08:59:49Z

I have an internet connection thru satelite, can I use it on 3 computers all in the same time? I have a cnet switch but when I tried to network it thru the switch it only gets directed to the providers site and keep asking me for password for each pc. I had luck once when I put an extra lan card on the server, the built in had the net connection and the other to the port but when I plugged it to the switch it did not see it but when I plugged it on another pc it can surf the net. I also used a straight to cross connection for the two, does the wiring also affect the conectivity on any of the pc, switch or the IP's? do I need a router for this?

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Comment from tirupathi on 2006-12-09

2006-12-10T04:12:55Z

it is good defined

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Comment from Manjunath.M.R on 2006-12-07

2006-12-08T03:31:03Z

Thanks for explanation
Regards
Manju

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Comment from Kent on 2006-12-07

2006-12-07T19:19:59Z

Can I run a network with switches only?

Servers for validation, Network Storage Device, Workstations running Windows NT and XP and printers of the Xerox & HP variety. Programs are AutoCAD2000 and Windows Office 2000.

Everything is running through Router @ 10Mbps and I have Switches @ 100 Mbps.

Can I get faster??

Thanks
Kent

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Comment from Ashish on 2006-12-05

2006-12-05T19:37:33Z

Good explanation.
Thanks a lot... Leo!!!

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Comment from Adam on 2006-11-22

2006-11-22T17:23:45Z

hey that was great leo, but im still puzzled, ill give you an exsample. I have a dsl modem, and a switch as well as 2 computers. I want them both to have dsl internet on them. Can i use a switch or do i need to purchase a Router inorder for both computers to get internet connectivity

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