Dears,
I have one ethernet connected 7 sys and 1 port is free in 8 port switch. Now I applied to upgrade my connection to DSL, but I need to connect to more systems to share the connection. I may need to buy one more switch, is it okay?
second is I may connect DSL modem to a system and can use a dedicated system, I dont want put my system always on, so I can see the alternate router, but here problem is arising what type and brand, I can guess i need 2 ethernet port one WAN interface,
1.I need get one more switch what type how can I caonnect to existing switch using cross-over any more settings,
2.Router which and how to connect it with switches and systems and DSL line.,
Thanks in Advance,
Hari
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If you buy a DSL router that can DHCP, and NAT,
then you just need to connect it to one of the switches, then
all machines will get IP address and default GW from router's DHCP.
Some routers already have hub capabilities (they have 2 or more ethernet connection integrated), if you buy such
a router, then you might have to use a crossed cable to connect the switches.
Dear,
I could think of it, u know, but problem is if I connect two switches to the router the speed of internet will be half, I mean to say will be shared. is it okay. if I connect the two switches to the router, why I need to inter-connect the switches.
is the connection bet. router and switche [s] is direct or cross wired and router functionality is hub or switch.
Hari
If you have one port free on the original switch and you are not connecting anymore system you dont need another switch.
You would connect the router LAN port to the open port on the switch, and connect the router WAN port to the DSL modem.
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by: _tackPosted on 2003-10-13 at 03:32:58ID: 9539131
yes,
1. you can connect the switch/hub you have to another switch/hub, just use
the xPort (some switches have a port that has crossed connections)
on one of the switches, if you don't have that kind of port, you will need a crossed cable.
and you can use any port on switches.
2. I'm not getting the point, if you have a router, just connect it to the switch, and all
system on the network will be able to access Internet.