quick pc networking question.
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Toss a Hub there and split that from one of the wired connections off the router.
Originally Posted by Eklypse39
the main router for the house is filled (4 ports + G wireless)
i need to get my xbox connected and i only see 2 options ...
toss another router in
or 2 nic cards
:happysad:
the xbox only has to connect to my 1 pc too ... it doesn't need to have internet access or be shared by anyone else. i just need to upload and download files from it's hard drive.
i need to get my xbox connected and i only see 2 options ...
toss another router in
or 2 nic cards
:happysad:
the xbox only has to connect to my 1 pc too ... it doesn't need to have internet access or be shared by anyone else. i just need to upload and download files from it's hard drive.
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Originally Posted by DakarM
nope just plug in the cable from the router into the uplink port then plug in your xbox and pc into the remaining free ports.
if you ever wanted to add a pc or a laptop you still have 2 ports free
that's how it's set up in my computer room
if you ever wanted to add a pc or a laptop you still have 2 ports free
that's how it's set up in my computer room
x $12.19
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Originally Posted by flyromeo3
Toss a Hub there and split that from one of the wired connections off the router.
no way! why buy a friggin hub when you can get a switch for the same money!
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crap I knew I shouldn't have keep looking on newegg... :happysad:
I already have gigabit nics in my systems...
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...122-128&depa=0
but the cheapo switch I have is only 10/100.... :happysad:
I already have gigabit nics in my systems...
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...122-128&depa=0
but the cheapo switch I have is only 10/100.... :happysad:
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Originally Posted by Eklypse39
niiiice! and the price is right too. x $12.19
x $12.19make sure you use a regular cable with the switch and the xbox.
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From: Bethlehem PA
Originally Posted by DakarM
no way! why buy a friggin hub when you can get a switch for the same money!
he doesnt really need a switch if its going to be in his home...
Switches work better in a corporate environment where you have 200+ people working on a network.
A simple hub like the one below will work just as fine as a switch and less expensive. Thoseyou can find for like 10 bucks
they have hubs that are auto sensing 10/100.
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=31&prid=148
thats the one i have and its great.
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From: Location Location
Originally Posted by flyromeo3
he doesnt really need a switch if its going to be in his home...
Switches work better in a corporate environment where you have 200+ people working on a network.
A simple hub like the one below will work just as fine as a switch and less expensive. Thoseyou can find for like 10 bucks
they have hubs that are auto sensing 10/100.
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=31&prid=148
thats the one i have and its great.
Switches work better in a corporate environment where you have 200+ people working on a network.
A simple hub like the one below will work just as fine as a switch and less expensive. Thoseyou can find for like 10 bucks
they have hubs that are auto sensing 10/100.
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=31&prid=148
thats the one i have and its great.
For the same price there is no reason to buy a hub over a switch. Also switches work better regardless of the environment. I used a hub for about a year at home, never again.
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Originally Posted by flyromeo3
he doesnt really need a switch if its going to be in his home...
Switches work better in a corporate environment where you have 200+ people working on a network.
Switches work better in a corporate environment where you have 200+ people working on a network.
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Originally Posted by clickwir
But you CAN get a switch for that cheap.... so why not? It's better. It's more efficent. It's just a better way of connecting network components.
:werd: and wayyyyyyyyy better.
damn it now I think i'm going to upgrade to GigE :happysad:
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Originally Posted by WiLL
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