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Background:
I have a small office, with 8 computers, Cable modem running to a Linksys router/switch for internet shairing. (Wired) 7 of the 8 computers are running windows 7, and one computer is running XP. All of the computers are running Macfee antivirus. Soon we want to move to a File server for ...

well.. I got it... and the switch was not the ticket. I had to use a my old Linksys router.

I went to the Linksys set up page and turned off the wireless and changed the IP address so it was not matching the Verizon one. the release and renewed the IP address. and it worked..

I took my laptop up to the room and pluged it in.. and nothing also.. Is it because the switch is after the router in the other room? I'm getting pissed off.. I need to get this cleared up and i'm running out of ideas. It picks up a IP address but will not connect to the net.

Verizon's Modem has a built in Router.. So you have to use it. So i guess it looks like this.

Modem >>>> Router >>>> Switch >>>> PC

Fios modem/router >>> Switch >>>> Comper/ps3

Can anyone help???

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A photo of My modem I found on the internet

Guys ihave a problem.

I have a Fios modem/router down stairs in my media closet. and is running wireless and wired to 2 ports. One to my home office and the other one to our media room... Now in my media room I have a ps3, xbox 360 and a Wii, All of which I want to hard wire. The port coming out of ...

I'm looking for a good wireless N router with the 10/100/1000 wire ports? Any ideas.


Also, i'm getting verizon Fios on the 30th. can i get a modem that is 10/100/1000 out put?

also.. I'm running McAfee Antivirus and Firewall... Will this be a problem?

Have you tried it? Most of the time for a simple setup it will work, but sometimes there are still issues. It is a starting point, and a pretty good/simple one too.

No i have not.. I'm going to try this afternoon.. (I hope)


This is a Tax office so we are VERY busy this time a year. I'll let ...

I am also kind of new to this. If all your computers are hooked up physically then what is the point of having a wirless router or an access point for that matter. I am just trying to learn as well, so any input on why you would need it would be great..

Yes all of the desktops are hard wired but ...

ErikD wrote:Run the MS Network setup Wizard. You can find it under My Network Places or Control Panel. Then just setup shared folders on each PC.

So its as easy as that huh? nothing else needed? Hard to belive...

bump... anyone??

You need to setup Microsoft Networking...either peer to peer..or if you have a server with active directory...set that up.

Routers will separate networks with their NAT....that's why daisy chaining routers it usually not desired.

Do you have or can point me to a how to guide or step by step ...

Yes.....on most routers...there is a built in switch. Such as in the BEFSR81..you have a built in 8 port switch. A basic switch allows PCs connected to it to be networked.

One note though..I see you have a wireless router in your sketch..you want to add a wireless access point..not another ...

anyone ever have a problem connecting there Palm TX to there linksys wireless router? I'm thinking of getting a Palm TX and i'v hear of problems?

anyone ues eles?

SO right off the bat I want to say sorry for not searching the forums. (but I did not really know what I need yet)

So here is my question.

I have a small office. we are just now getting Cable internet access. (because it was not available till now) So we are wiring the office 6 computers all with ...