Summary: >> I know the router is not really a LAN prob solver, but it will allow me to use DHCP, and routing of traffic will be more 'managed'. << A rout...
Summary: I have recently bought a new wireless router (D-Link DI-624+) and a new wireless network card (Belkin Wireless G desktop network card) so I could shar...
Summary: A google search on "what is a router" or "what does a router do" will give you all the detail that you're looking for but here's one link that will he...
Summary: I would be concerned about a vendor that informs you of this during the project. This should have all been determined up front. This could lead to h...
Summary: Hi Guys, Just a quick question, what is a Router and what does it do, also how does a Router differ from a Bridge? Could keep your answers as basic as...
Summary: If you have a router, that's the hardware that will share your internet connection. Your computer will not be used as server to share bandwidth in thi...
Summary: I'm going to be needing a router and/or switch here soon when I got back to my college apartment. I'd like to get a wireless router with 1000 mbit lan...
Summary: I'd recommend a router. It's entirely possible your switch would work but it doesn't have firewall or NAT technology built into it so it would take s...
Summary: thanks for all the helpful ideas... the sat. modem is a router.. and yes, i have it pluged from sat modem directly to netgear w614v6 wireless... routi...
Summary: If the box you are referring to is a router, it will work. Here is a diagram showing what you are describing. http://home.cfl.rr.com/eaa/CableNetwork....
Summary: I currently have a LAN between two computers with a cross-over cable. On has XP (home edition) and the other win98. In the next few days I want to add...
Summary: Tried resetting the router. Didn't help. Then I checked to make sure the TCP/IP settings are the same for both computers. They were. Why does WinXP be...
Summary: Here's my situation. I'm on a limited budget, so I can only afford simple solutions. I have several computers all linked with a hub/switch, now at the...
Summary: NAT is a protocol used for routing onto the internet from a local network. A NAT router will mask your workstations requests with its own details. E...
Summary: Yes you can use the ports on the router that is what they are there for. Make sure your using CAT5 patch cable to connect your computers to the ports...
Summary: I have three pc's now on the net using a hub trying to add a Linksys router, two of the pc's has xp home and one has xp pro like I stated already they...
Summary: I'd like to be able to run two routers on the same LAN. Here's why: I'm running a five computer LAN through a wireless 8.011b (BEFW11S4) Linksys rou...
Summary: All we really do is file/printer sharing, Quickbooks, and internet/email. Do you guys suggest I check anything else? Did I still miss something? From ...
Summary: Joined: 25 Jan 2009 Posts: 1 PostPosted: Today at 10:08 am Post subject: In DESPERATE need of a STABLE router for networking Reply with quote ...
Summary: Jason, Don't try Preston's advice yet, he's right when your network is right. WAN connection is to:outside, like DSL modem for example.If you're using...
Summary: Well...nothing personal...but you'd be surprised what type questions are often posted here by folks who have not completely thought through an issue (...
Summary: Thank you Tropic, I think I got confused with terminology, the gateway appears to be a router. I actually just phoned NetGear and for the benefit of a...
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