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Cable modem -> Router -> Switch?
Name: andsoitgoes Date: July 3, 2008 at 11:05:59 Pacific OS: Vista CPU/Ram: AMD 3200 - 2gigs Product: n/a
Comment:
So here's my setup
Cable Modem --> Router
I want to stream HD to my Xbox 360 so I can't use wireless, and the darn thing is about a trillion miles away, so I've got me a simple straightforward network cable that's running direct to the 360.
I want to connect other things (like my Wii) so I was thinking a switch?
I *cannot* get a crossover cable. Do I need one?
Can I just connect one of the ports on the back of my wireless router to the switch and then connect that to the various devices?
I was thinking of getting this switch (it's close, convenient and I can return it if it doesn't work :))
Name: StuartS Date: July 3, 2008 at 11:46:47 Pacific
Reply:
>> I *cannot* get a crossover cable. Do I need one? <
No. Most switches have an up-link port. Use that. Besides switches these days have auto-sensing ports which makes cross-over cables virtually redundant.
>> Can I just connect one of the ports on the back of my wireless router to the switch and then connect that to the various devices? <<
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