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I am having my basement re-wired and dropping several additional ports in. I will end up with 12 ports scattered throughout the house. So, I think that I need new hardware. Currently, I have a cable modem and wireless router. My main machine plugs directly (hard wire) into the router (and is currently the only one that is hard wired). I am installing a new machine in the basement that will be used to capture/record TV shows. I am also installing a new machine on the first floor that will be capable of capturing/recording/playing back TV shows. Need a way to transfer files between these 2 new machines (and the 4 other computers in the house). Would like to convert at least 2 of these other computers to hard wiare from wireless. At least 3 of the computers that will be attached (but not all) will have Giga NICs. So, I think I need a switch? Yes? If so, what brand and what model? Would like to stay under $100 if possible. Do not have to have the absolute lowest cost model (some bells and whistles might be nice) but also do not need a super-high-end-expensive model either (I am NOT trying to get into the ISP business). :)

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Any Linksys or Netgear should do the trick. You should be able to find 8 port non-managed gigabit switches for well under $100. Have a look here.

Reply to FredWeston
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OK. Got a Netgear switch. What about cabling? What do I need to transmit video files from my basement PC through the gigabit switch to my upstairs PC?

Reply to roamdog

Gigabit requires Cat5e-Cable. Look for a switch with jumbo frame support.

Mirko

Reply to network-lab
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I thought that 5e only supported 100mbits?? So, if I got a gigabit switch it seems like I lose all the speed?
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Gigabit requires Cat5e-Cable. Look for a switch with jumbo frame support.

Mirko

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I thought that 5e only supported 100mbits?? So, if I got a gigabit switch it seems like I lose all the speed?



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Cat 5e cable is an enhanced version of Cat 5 that adds specifications for far end crosstalk. It was formally defined in 2001 in the TIA/EIA-568-B standard, which no longer recognizes the original Cat 5 specification. Although 1000BASE-T was designed for use with Cat 5 cable, the tighter specifications associated with Cat 5e cable and connectors make it an excellent choice for use with 1000BASE-T.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigabit_Ethernet
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