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Netgear ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Switch - $15 AR

I've been trying to get this for 3 days now. When I try the google checkout, I keep getting a "The connection was reset" error... Any suggestions? Thanks.
 
I just tried your suggestions and still have the problem. I've just emailed the google checkout people. I've used google checkout before on another site, so I know it CAN work. 🙂 Thanks for your help!
 
So how is everyone's experiences with connecting to a 100mbps router while using gigabit on their computer? I read some cases that it runs slow or not very well. I bought one because I'm always transfering files between a few computers in the house and they all have gigabit onboard, just no gigabit switch.
 
I've been doing that for a couple years, first with a 5-port D-Link gigabit switch and more recently with a Netgear 8-port GS108 switch (the one linked above for $34.99 AR). No problems. And there shouldn't be -- each port on these switches should auto-sense the speed of the connected device (10, 100, or 1000mbps) and behave appropriately.
 
Nice deal.
I'm a bit of a networking noob. Just to verify, you cannot use a switch to share an internet connection, correct? I'm splitting a comcast connection between two computers with a router right now but I'd like to lose the firewall.
 
Sure you can. Have DHCP turned on on the cable modem, have the tcp/ip settings on the computers set to 'obtain an ip address automatically'. Of course don't know why you couldn't just turn the firewall off on your router.
 
Originally posted by: nunya
Sure you can. Have DHCP turned on on the cable modem, have the tcp/ip settings on the computers set to 'obtain an ip address automatically'. Of course don't know why you couldn't just turn the firewall off on your router.
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Thanks for the help 🙂
The router is an older D-Link and I have not been able to find any options for turning the firewall off. Same goes for my nice 3com router as well.
 

How to hook up your home networking devices:

Your Internet(from wall) --> your cable modem --> your Router --> gigabit Switch -->
all your PCs & laptops in your house

This way, you have all your PCs running gigabit LAN while sharing the Internet connection!



Originally posted by: InSuboRdiNaTioN
Nice deal.
I'm a bit of a networking noob. Just to verify, you cannot use a switch to share an internet connection, correct? I'm splitting a comcast connection between two computers with a router right now but I'd like to lose the firewall.
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Thanks to the OP for the heads up on this deal.

My SMC gig switch is starting to flake out, Hopefully the GS108 will fix my issues.

 
Great! Thanks a bunch...

Now I just need to find a good deal on gigabit NICs for some older machines I'm turning into FreeNAS boxes.
 
Shoot! It's up to $25 AR... still good but I wish I could've gotten in before the price jump... decisions decisions.
 
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