Here is my setup:
2 Desktop Computers with gigabit ethernet ports
1 Laptop with 100 megabit ethernet, Wireless G Internal
1 Laptop with Gigabit, Wireless G internal
1 Network Printer
1 Xbox 360
Possibly a Wii and/or PS3 in the future
Which setup would you suggest? Currently I have a Linksys WRT54G router with the DD-WRT v23-SP1 firmware
Idea 1 (assume N isnt a draft, because I wont buy anything N until it is final)
Wireless N Router with 4x Gigabit ports: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127215
This router has 4 gigabit ports, so I could connect the 360, Printer and 2 Desktops via gigabit and have the future proofing of N when I get a new laptop(s). My question here is does a router performance act similar to a Hub or a Switch typically? As in will this thing provide 1Gb of speed for each of the 4 ports in a networking environment or just 1Gb for all to share.
Idea 2 (much easier upgrade and likely choice)
Buy this 8 port switch or similar: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127082
Then buy a wireless N router of any type later on (100 megabit or Gigabit)
Attach it directly to the router and hook up everything to the switch (including the laptops when I'm transferring big files). My question here is will I notice any delay or problems having a switch in between my router and my computer(s). I know that file transfers will definitely be improved between computers, but I dont know how good a router and a switch interface, especially with 100Mb WAN and 100Mb LAN ports on the router.
P.S. I plan to upgrade to N at some point, I am mainly trying to figure out if I need to find an N router with gigabit ports or if the switch will be the better solution in the end.
2 Desktop Computers with gigabit ethernet ports
1 Laptop with 100 megabit ethernet, Wireless G Internal
1 Laptop with Gigabit, Wireless G internal
1 Network Printer
1 Xbox 360
Possibly a Wii and/or PS3 in the future
Which setup would you suggest? Currently I have a Linksys WRT54G router with the DD-WRT v23-SP1 firmware
Idea 1 (assume N isnt a draft, because I wont buy anything N until it is final)
Wireless N Router with 4x Gigabit ports: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127215
This router has 4 gigabit ports, so I could connect the 360, Printer and 2 Desktops via gigabit and have the future proofing of N when I get a new laptop(s). My question here is does a router performance act similar to a Hub or a Switch typically? As in will this thing provide 1Gb of speed for each of the 4 ports in a networking environment or just 1Gb for all to share.
Idea 2 (much easier upgrade and likely choice)
Buy this 8 port switch or similar: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127082
Then buy a wireless N router of any type later on (100 megabit or Gigabit)
Attach it directly to the router and hook up everything to the switch (including the laptops when I'm transferring big files). My question here is will I notice any delay or problems having a switch in between my router and my computer(s). I know that file transfers will definitely be improved between computers, but I dont know how good a router and a switch interface, especially with 100Mb WAN and 100Mb LAN ports on the router.
P.S. I plan to upgrade to N at some point, I am mainly trying to figure out if I need to find an N router with gigabit ports or if the switch will be the better solution in the end.