I currently have 3 computers attached to my hub, with all 3 having their own IP from roadrunner cable. My problem is that any d-loading on the other two computers kill my connection for counter-strike.
I found a good deal on a 3com ethernet gateway from tigerdirect but having received the product I am not sure if this will meet my needs. Not being "in the business", I need someone to confirm what I "think" I know about networking.
Tigerdirect calls the product a "Home Ethernet Router". My understanding is that a router delivers to the specific port only the packets that are addressed to the ip associated with that port.
The product that is delivered is called a "Home Ethernet Gateway". The user guide and 3com website make no referance to the product being a "router".
How do I verify that the product works as a router? I am hesitant to rely on what either Tigerdirect or 3com support 1800's will say. I've done both support and sales and I know that lying is second nature to get people off the call.
3com's website does say the 4 ports are "autosensing" and that the device is a "ethernet switch". My understanding is that a switch limits the speed available to each port, portioning it out to make sure one device doesn't hot the bandwidth. Am I correct in this?
I want to make sure that I didn't purchase a souped up hub.
Assistance is appreciated.
otka
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Must have CS.
Must have CS.
Must have CS.
Must have CS.
I found a good deal on a 3com ethernet gateway from tigerdirect but having received the product I am not sure if this will meet my needs. Not being "in the business", I need someone to confirm what I "think" I know about networking.
Tigerdirect calls the product a "Home Ethernet Router". My understanding is that a router delivers to the specific port only the packets that are addressed to the ip associated with that port.
The product that is delivered is called a "Home Ethernet Gateway". The user guide and 3com website make no referance to the product being a "router".
How do I verify that the product works as a router? I am hesitant to rely on what either Tigerdirect or 3com support 1800's will say. I've done both support and sales and I know that lying is second nature to get people off the call.
3com's website does say the 4 ports are "autosensing" and that the device is a "ethernet switch". My understanding is that a switch limits the speed available to each port, portioning it out to make sure one device doesn't hot the bandwidth. Am I correct in this?
I want to make sure that I didn't purchase a souped up hub.
Assistance is appreciated.
otka
Must have CS.
Must have CS.
Must have CS.
Must have CS.
Must have CS.