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Need some networking help

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gonnawinstate

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I have a cable modem, and I need to split the line coming out of it so I have a wired connection to my computer, to my xbox, and another to my WAP11 wireless router.... do I need to get a wired router, or can I use a 4 port hub?
 
I'm thinking a 4-port hub should work just fine, but I'm no networking expert and I'm having newbish problems with my home network also.
 
It will depend.. do you have multiple IP addresses from your cable ISP? If not, you'll have to NAT it first before splitting the connection. If you DO have multiple IP addresses, then sure you can use a hub or switch to split the connection.
 
You need a router. You cannot use all those devices on a hub at the same time, as you will need an IP address for each.
As well as the fact that your router will be able to mask the MAC address of your Computers network card.
~wnied~
 
If you already have a router, then simply connect the devices like this:

Cable modem > Router > PC, XBox.

If the router only has one LAN port, use a switch.
 
WAP11 is an Access Point (and a good one) NOT a Router.

If you have only one external IP you need a Wired Cable/DSL Router.

You can find one on sale for $10-$20.

The Wired connection should look like this.

Link: Diagram of Broadband Connection with Cable/DSL Router.

You plug the WAP11 to an available Port on the Wired Router (using straight CAT5).

Make sure to configure the WAP11's IP to be on the same band as your New Wired Router.
 
you may be able to use a hub and not get a router. It all depends on yoru cable company. If your cable company gives you only 1 ip you will need a router (then the hub behind the router if you need more ports). if the cable company gives you multiple IPs then go ahead and use the hub. that is usally what the cable companioes give you if you buy their 'multiple-ip' packages.


router might be best idea anwyas, especially if it has a firewall included(as most do).
 
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