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Router Port Expansion Wired

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Name: Johnny1963
Date: November 21, 2004 at 05:44:08 Pacific
OS: XP Home
CPU/Ram: P4 1GB
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How can I expand my wired router to aloow for more than 4 ports, I need 2 or 3 more. Can I simply put a ethernet switch or HUB behind the router and expand from there? Cable Modem > Router > Ethernet Switch or HUB > = Add'l Ethernet Ports for Interenet access.....yes?



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Name: wanderer
Date: November 21, 2004 at 05:51:36 Pacific
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Yes, exactly right, but a switch is recommended over a hub.


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Response Number 2
Name: Johnny1963
Date: November 21, 2004 at 05:55:36 Pacific
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Thanks, is it really that simple? Just plug in the cat5 and move on? Could I use a 16 port switch with no problems and have many more ports avialble for future expansion or are there size limitations. Just general home use and internet, with no heavy data or gaming, etc. Thanks again.


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Response Number 3
Name: Curt R
Date: November 21, 2004 at 06:22:58 Pacific
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There's no problem with any size switch/hub.....4 port, 8, 16 or 24


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Response Number 4
Name: Curt R
Date: November 21, 2004 at 06:25:45 Pacific
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Oh I forgot to mention, while I agree with wanderer that a switch is better than a hub....in a small home environment, the extra congestion of a hub isn't a real problem so if you can find a hub for a better price than a switch, I'd go that route.


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Response Number 5
Name: Rimfire
Date: November 21, 2004 at 13:21:41 Pacific
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You might need a crossover patch lead for that setup. Try it first with what you've got. If it doesn't work get a crossover.


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