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    Ethernet Splitters/Switches/Hubs

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ordinateurcomputer, Oct 28, 2007.

  1. ordinateurcomputer

    ordinateurcomputer Notebook Guru

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    Hello, just had some newbie questions...

    Question 1
    If you want a desktop and a laptop to share an internet connection, could this be achieved by the means of using an ethernet splitter.

    A certain modem only has one ethernet RJ-45 port on the back, which is connected to the back of the desktop, but if you were to use an ethernet splitter and attach it to the modem ethernet port, which would essentially create 2 ports, than would it be possible to hook 2 computers up to one DSL modem and share internet, or would you have to get a router?

    Question 2
    Is it possible to share internet by attaching a switch or a hub to DSL modem, and then connecting the computer to the switch/hub?

    Thanks
     
    ordinateurcomputer, Oct 28, 2007
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    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    in order to have multiple nodes or computers on a LAN, they all need unique IP addresses. a hub or switch is a "dumb" unit meaning that all it does is essentially divide bandwitdth. you need an "intelligent" device like a hub that can maintain a routing table and can route traffic.
     
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  3. ordinateurcomputer

    ordinateurcomputer Notebook Guru

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    so is a router the best solution?
    and what about the splitter?

    Thanks.
     
    ordinateurcomputer, Oct 28, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You need to connect a router to the modem. Then you connect all of your pc to the router. If you need more ports than 4 you add a switch. I would stay away from hubs. They are dumb devices and require smart devices up stream, and will cause a bottle neck in data flow.
     
    blue68f100, Oct 29, 2007
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