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Router question (almost solved)

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StraightPipe

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I have a 4 port linksys (bfs1241) or something like that

I need at least 6 ports though. I share a DSL conection and use filesharing.

is it best to get a bigger router or just daisy chain another one into it?
I would guess a 6 or 8 port router would meet my needs perfectly.

any recomendations? hot deals would be good to (yes i've been looking in that forum, but most all routers there are wireless.)

Thanks!
 
As far as technology concern it does not matter.

Cable/DSL Router with 8 ports tend to be expensive, so money wise you better off adding a switch to your current Router.
 
Originally posted by: JackMDS
As far as technology concern it does not matter.

Cable/DSL Router with 8 ports tend to be expensive, so money wise you better off adding a switch to your current Router.
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Here is the EXACT thing you need at a good price:


$14.99 after rebate-8port 10/100

I have the same switch hooked up to my Sonicwall Soho and it works JUST fine, is nice and small and all you have to do is plug it into one of the LAN ports on your rotuer, plu your PC's into it and u are done. NO thought involved!!!
 
Here is the EXACT thing you need at a good price: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?sku=tc1-9208p
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That's great!
Turns out you pay about $40.00 after shipping, and get a $15 mail-in rebate.

= $25 for 8 port switch

Thanks mboy

btw, when hooking this up, do I:


1. plug all pc's into switch and switch into router
or
2. plug switch into router, fill router, and then use switch
or
3. no router, just gateway with 2 NIC's connect to DSL modem and switch


I was kinda thinking option 2. Because three people split the bill. Put the 3 on the 4-port router with the switch, and all extras on switch(old computers + Playstation 2 + MAC user who doesn't pay)

What do you think? Does it make a difference?

JackMDS, if I could get your opinion and a link it be great
 
Option two is your best bet, especially if you do a lot of transferring of files between the computers on the LAN, since they won't need to share the bandwidth between the switch and the router.
 
I just ordered the switch, And am using setup 2 for simplicity.

Thanks for the help

If i remember i'll post back on my experience with this rebate
 
I want to make sure I've got this right:

phone to modem
patch to router
patch to switch
patch to each PC.

I have the understanding that if the computers are already hooked up tp the router that when i put the switch in there shouldn't be any software changes. (plug and play)

oh yeah, do i need to use the "uplink" port on the router or just plug the switch into one of the 4 ports.
 
I dont know if it goes for all of them but this is how its usually done. patch cord with internet connection to WAN port on router, connect the uplink port of the router into any port but uplink on the switch. Connect PCs to any ports left available except the uplink on the switch. I believe you could use a hub instead of a switch because the router is giving DHCP addresses anyway. But it would probably have to be a smart hub.
 
Its all hooked up and working great (every cable used was patch)

phone to modem
modem to router WAN
router uplink to switch
switch to each PC

only thing I noticed immidiately was that usually at DSL Reports I usually score 1250/300 now it is more like 750/200. any ideas?
all cables in line of the speed test from modem to pc add up to only 7 ft, so I dont think thats a issue (ns's)
Edit: I've tried with the PC on the switch and on the router, but both rate the same. Posbly traffic has just jumped since I installed switch (it took 10 mins because I got a new surge protector too and sorted out power wires too)

what's a good way to monitor/clock my transfer rates when file-sharing (on LAN) and surfing the net?
 
I use AnalogX NetStat Live to monitor speeds, I really like it and it's free. analogx.com

Try testing your speed at bos.speakeasy.net. (The page has a link to their other locations so you can find one closer to you if needed.) They have mad bandwidth and very reproducible speeds, unlike tests at some other places.

The best way to really test your DSL line's speed without wondering if the Internet overall is an issue, is to upload a huge file to your FTP space with your ISP, and also download a large file from the server. (Usually you're limited to 10MB of space.)
 
speed is back up to normal. I'll try analogX

I here a lot about FTP, but don't know shtt about it, anybody got info on that? how to use/ set up?
 
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