that's +3 me, -1 you. i think maybe he should do a little more research before we offer him a conclusive, "get" or "don't get".

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817111009
its so much cheaper

edit: wat is a switch?

 

switch = router - dhcp - firewall - sharing the same internet connection.

 

so u can only have 1 connection on it?

 

the cable/dsl modem usually gives out one ip... so the other computers wont be able access the internet.

just get a router.

 

ooo now i learned something new thanks

 

i learned that the hard way. h:

 

way off.. a switch and a router are completely different.

 

i got a compact linksys wireless router, its awesome.. just had to figure out the correct way to hook everything up

 

Linksys WRT54Gs are good but if you do lots of downloading with torrents and such you may run into problems. Best thing for the WRT54G is to upgrade to a aftermarket firmware like DD-WRT and or HyperWRT. They make these routers a whole lot better faster.