Adding more ports to a Router

[JoeFoster]

I have a belkin router with 4-port switch built in. My dsl modem is connected to the router. All 4-ports are being used and I need to add more via hub or switch. I'd would like to get verification that I am doing this right before I go out and buy the parts.

I am going to buy a 5 port switch and connect 1 of it's ports to 1 of the ports on the router switch. Would I need a crossover cable for this to work?

 

[JackMDS]

The general Rules of Cable connection are:

NIC to NIC - Crossover Cable. (Computer directly to second computer).
NIC to Hub/Switch - Straight Cable. (Computer to Hub/Switch).
NIC to Uplink - Crossover Cable. (Computer to Uplink on a HUB/Switch).

Hub/Switch (regular) to Hub/Switch (regular) - Crossover Cable.
Hub/Switch (regular) to Hub/Switch Uplink - Straight Cable.
Hub/Switch Uplink to Hub/Switch Uplink - Crossover Cable.

Cable/DSL Router WAN Side is an Uplink jack.

:sun:

 

[hjo3]

Originally posted by: JoeFoster
I am going to buy a 5 port switch and connect 1 of it's ports to 1 of the ports on the router switch. Would I need a crossover cable for this to work?

Nope, straight cable will work.

 

[ktwebb]

Just make sure the switch you buy either has an uplink or the ports are autosensing. Even the cheap switches these days are generally autosensing. X-over cables are almost passe these days.

 

[l3ored]

when my router was broken, i had the internet going into the family computer via patch, with another patch connecting my computer to a second network card. i know, its supposed to be a crossover between nics, but i think magic was involved here...