What all do i need to get this Network setup.

[jcovercash]

OK as far as cables go i know what i need.

I have three system, that are servers somewhat.....

Webserver---Just needs to be connected to the internet.
CS Server----Just needs to be connected to the internet.
ROUTER------Needs to be connected---Will have my cable modem running into this suppling all the computers with Internet connection. I have two ip address so my bandwidth want be hurt as much running all the servers.

Then I have three other systems that are just personal computers.


Would i be better off getting a Switch of a Hub {Somethign around 10-16 ports for future upgrades and LAN parties }????
What is the advantages of a switch over a hub? a hub over a switch? Any brand recomendations?

ALSO Would I be better off buying a hardware router rather than using the COMPUTER???

Thanks

Josh

 

[JackMDS]

Read this thread:

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=36&threadid=766947

 

[tboneuls]

a switch is better than a hub. it sounds like u want to plug the thing in and have it work, so i would get a stand alone router. another constantly running server wouldn't help your electrical bill anyway. what are you planning on doing with 2 ips anyway? that has me confused