Gigabit network?

[davemar14]

Hi,I currently have a Linksys BEFW11S4 router. This is a 4 port 10/100 router, with wirelss B. Also, it is connected to my DSL modem via WAN port. I would like to add gigabit, but need to keep the wireless. Would adding a 5 port gigabit switch work? I would guess I would have the DSL, my current 10/100 router, and then a crossover cable to the gigabit switch where the computers are connected via cat5e. Is this correct, or what is the best option?

 

[fishmahn]

That sounds good to me.

Just to confirm, your wireless is in the same box as the router, correct? If so, then your options are a small gigabit switch, or a new wireless router with gigabit. I would think the switch option would be cheaper.

Mike.

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[davemar14]

Yes, the wireless is in the same box as the router. I guess getting a switch is the best option. I would need a crossover cable from the switch to the router correct?

 

[fishmahn]

Maybe not - many (most? I haven't done a poll to find out :lol: ) switches and routers have auto-MDIX (they can sense a crossover is necessary and internally switch polarity). Check the specs for the switch you're getting and if it says auto MDIX, or it has a switch or dedicated 'uplink' port (I have seen several of each as well but all the newer devices have had auto-MDIX), then you don't need a crossover cable.

Mike.

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[riser]

I believe all Linksys Gigabit come with auto-mdix now..

 

[jihiggs]

newer switches have this, but even older switches had the button you could switch one port to an uplink.

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