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"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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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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"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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Thanks for reply!
I am trying to make choice between the pruducts. I couldnt understand difference - what is better for me : http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...mmon%2FVisitor Wrapper |
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Thanks for reply!
I am trying to make choice between the pruducts. I couldnt understand difference - what is better for me : http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...mmon%2FVisitor Wrapper |
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D-link also has a whole line :
http://www.dlink.com/products/category.asp?cid=4&sec=3 How to distingish between them? "M Mordkovych" wrote in message ... Thanks for reply! I am trying to make choice between the pruducts. I couldnt understand difference - what is better for me : http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...mmon%2FVisitor Wrapper |
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