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by crambosho
Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Router + Switch Combo?
Replies: 10
Views: 1209

Okay, thanks for all this feedback and suggestions, but just simply, is it possible to obtain an internet connection with that set up?

"My question is, is it possible to run through a hub, then a router, then a switch in my room?"
by crambosho
Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Router + Switch Combo?
Replies: 10
Views: 1209

My router does have four, but as I've said, the third PC was brought upstairs which required me to create a manual hole and set up through my ceiling, and running another wire to my router would create another whole mess. So I was just wondering if expanding without the use of more drills and stuff ...
by crambosho
Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:37 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Router + Switch Combo?
Replies: 10
Views: 1209

Alright thanks, so

ADSL Modem
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Router -- PC1, PC2
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Switch -- PC3

That's all good I suppose?
by crambosho
Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:28 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Router + Switch Combo?
Replies: 10
Views: 1209

I don't know much but I assumed a hub was the one the ISP provided? And that only has one slot which I connect to the router. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, is that set up from router to switch to hub faster? Or why would it benefit me/my internet?
by crambosho
Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Router + Switch Combo?
Replies: 10
Views: 1209

Router + Switch Combo?

Hey guys, I'm sorry if it's a commonly asked question but I couldn't find it under search.

I am currently running through a hub and a router. I brought my computer elsewhere causing me to manually make a hole in my ceiling to reach it. I am trying to expand upon my room without creating another ...