DSL router and network

"M Mordkovych" wrote:

Thanks for reply!
One more question : after buying the router - where can I find instructions
for setting up the network? Remember it's 2 Win98 boxes.


The basic instructions should be included in the documentation that
comes with the router.

Here are some web sites with additional information on basic
networking:
http://www.sohointer.net/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com
http://www.wown.info/j_helmig/guide.htm

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

Hi!

1) So I dont understand - why do I need 5 ports?
2) 8x4 = 32 so why 28 PC's?

Regards,
MM


"Ron Martell" wrote in message
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"M Mordkovych" wrote:


Yes, most wireless routers also have 4 wired connections included. And
you can increase the wired connections by using switches. If you
connected 8 port switches to each of the 4 wired connetions on the
router you could then have 28 PCs connected to the router.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

Hi!

1) So I dont understand - why do I need 5 ports?
2) 8x4 = 32 so why 28 PC's?

Regards,
MM


"Ron Martell" wrote in message
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"M Mordkovych" wrote:


Yes, most wireless routers also have 4 wired connections included. And
you can increase the wired connections by using switches. If you
connected 8 port switches to each of the 4 wired connetions on the
router you could then have 28 PCs connected to the router.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

One port is needed for the uplink on each switch. :-)

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"M Mordkovych" wrote in message
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Hi!

1) So I dont understand - why do I need 5 ports?
2) 8x4 = 32 so why 28 PC's?

Regards,
MM


"Ron Martell" wrote in message
...
"M Mordkovych" wrote:


Yes, most wireless routers also have 4 wired connections included. And
you can increase the wired connections by using switches. If you
connected 8 port switches to each of the 4 wired connetions on the
router you could then have 28 PCs connected to the router.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

One port is needed for the uplink on each switch. :-)

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"M Mordkovych" wrote in message
...
Hi!

1) So I dont understand - why do I need 5 ports?
2) 8x4 = 32 so why 28 PC's?

Regards,
MM


"Ron Martell" wrote in message
...
"M Mordkovych" wrote:


Yes, most wireless routers also have 4 wired connections included. And
you can increase the wired connections by using switches. If you
connected 8 port switches to each of the 4 wired connetions on the
router you could then have 28 PCs connected to the router.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"M Mordkovych" wrote:

Hi!

1) So I dont understand - why do I need 5 ports?

You may not need them, but they are included as part of the standard
design. Most people have at least one wired PC connected to their
routers, because wired connections are faster than wireless and
because the router is usually located very near to at least one of
PCs.

2) 8x4 = 32 so why 28 PC's?

One port on each switch would be used to connect to the router,
leaving 7 for PCs.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"M Mordkovych" wrote:

Hi!

1) So I dont understand - why do I need 5 ports?

You may not need them, but they are included as part of the standard
design. Most people have at least one wired PC connected to their
routers, because wired connections are faster than wireless and
because the router is usually located very near to at least one of
PCs.

2) 8x4 = 32 so why 28 PC's?

One port on each switch would be used to connect to the router,
leaving 7 for PCs.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

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