Network help Needed

[Tbird1k]

I have a 4 Port DLink router. All ports are used up. I am wondering if i can connect a 5th computer in there? Via a crossover cable from one machine to the 5th maybe? All Machines are WinnXP except the 5th which is WinME. Any in put is appreciated 🙂

 

[ojai00]

If you have the money, then you can purchase a switch and connect it to the 4th port. For my router, I can just use a straight-through cable but you might need to use crossover to connect the switch to the hub. They're cheap these days. Hope this helps.

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

A switch is the clear choice, a 4-5 port switch can be had for around $20 or so.

 

[RhythmAddict]

switch is def the easiest. You can grab one of somewhere like newegg for 20 bucks...maybe a netgear or something? It's easier than doing the extra NIC and crossover thing.

 

[azev]

crossover will require an additional nic on the other computer. I vouch for a new switch like everybody else.

 

[ITJunkie]

Originally posted by: RhythmAddict
switch is def the easiest. You can grab one of somewhere like newegg for 20 bucks...maybe a netgear or something? It's easier than doing the extra NIC and crossover thing.

And it will only cost you maybe a few bucks more than a NIC and way less headaches.