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  • Nov 20, 2008, 11:14 AM
    Leeboy
    Splitting internet signal for 2 computers.
    We have a D-Link Router that has ran out spaces. ( only has 4 ports) I was wondering if it is possile to simply split one if the lines into 2. A few years back, before I got the D-Link, my friend loaned me a Hub with 4 ports. It worked fine. So, besides another or bigger router, is there any simple way to do this. Its only for short periods, say when the computers are on and I want to play PS3 online..?
  • Nov 20, 2008, 12:13 PM
    olivesandtrees

    All you have to do is install a 10/100 switch. Run a CAT5 or CAT6 (if you are using an old switch you may have to use a cross-over cable but almost all modern devices have auto sensing which let you use straight-through cables with no problems) cable from a port on the router to a port on switch - nothing to it.

    It's usually better to run all your systems off the switch instead of the router so even if your low-end router freezes (which they love to do) all your internal systems can still communicate.
  • Nov 20, 2008, 12:16 PM
    KISS

    One port of a switch can be UPLINK. If they are auto-mdx (sp) then it doesn't matter.

    And I agree to use a switch with enough ports to support your network with 1 reserved for the uplink.

    An 8 port switch woud be able to support 7 devices and 1 uplink.
  • Nov 20, 2008, 01:14 PM
    ScottGem

    You can use a hub instead of a switch, but I wouldn't recommend it. It will slow down your network.

    But the idea is to daisy chain the hub/switch to the uplink port on the router.
  • Nov 20, 2008, 04:47 PM
    KISS

    Uplink port of the hub/switch unless it's auto mdx to the LAN port of the router.
  • Nov 20, 2008, 04:54 PM
    Leeboy

    How much does a switch usually cost?
  • Nov 20, 2008, 04:58 PM
    ScottGem

    A 5 port switch costs about $25.

    Newegg.com - LINKSYS EZXS55W 10/100Mbps Workgroup Switch 5 x RJ45 - Switches

    D-Link - 5-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch - DES-1105

    Bestbuy also had the same Linksys switch for $24.99
  • Nov 20, 2008, 05:05 PM
    KISS

    But I think he should get an 8 port switch.
  • Nov 20, 2008, 05:08 PM
    Leeboy

    Sounds easy, thanks everyone... MAybe I go for the 8 banger...
  • Nov 21, 2008, 06:02 PM
    JBeaucaire

    Netgear - FS608NA - 8 Port 10100Mbps Network Switch at TigerDirect.com - $19.99

    Unmanaged 10 100 Ethernet Switch, Unmanaged 10 100 Network Switch, Unmanaged 10 100 Switchat TigerDirect.com

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