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Should I use my Wireless-B Router to Connect my two computers or just a cross-over cable.
I have a Wireless-B Router with 4 Plugs in the back for computers and 1 for internet.
I don't use it anymore for wireless access as I have upgraded to Wireless-G.
In one of my 3 rooms I am connecting two desktops together, and I was wondering what are the pros/cons of using this router to connect them vs. simply connecting them via a cross-over cable directly from one's NIC to the other's NIC?
I don't use it anymore for wireless access as I have upgraded to Wireless-G.
In one of my 3 rooms I am connecting two desktops together, and I was wondering what are the pros/cons of using this router to connect them vs. simply connecting them via a cross-over cable directly from one's NIC to the other's NIC?
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If they're close enough, use a crossover - obviously. Bandwidth is about 10-100 times more.
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Ah sorry, mean faster than wireless.
Ah, I understand now.
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Hey guys thanks for the input, sorry for my delay, I've had a hectic month....
I used the router for a few days, but had some other issues with it, and so got 3 usb wireless adapters that work good (better than before, but not great) I will be checking my options again with my new setup and possibly running some hard-wired cable.
thanks
david
I used the router for a few days, but had some other issues with it, and so got 3 usb wireless adapters that work good (better than before, but not great) I will be checking my options again with my new setup and possibly running some hard-wired cable.
thanks
david
Thanks David,
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