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n°92989
01-31-2008 at 11:28:39 PM

Do I just buy a switch and connect it to my exisiting netgear router? I was just assuming I connect the switch to one of the existing RJ45 ports on the router. Will the bandwith be reduced for the devices connected via the switch

Sorry for the dumb question.

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n°92992
02-01-2008 at 02:11:20 AM

Yes, just get a network switch. No, the babdwidth will not be reduced.

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n°92996
02-01-2008 at 05:18:49 PM

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Do I just buy a switch and connect it to my exisiting netgear router?

Yep. Most new routers have a 4-port switch built in now. You just attach the switch to one of those ports and you'll be set.


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