5 Devices, 4 port router?

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simple: use a switch to expand the routers LAN side, it's kind of a hub but
with more intelligence...
type of cable depends on what capabilities it has, some do auto-sense for
crossover or straight while others don't.


"Ðave" <shankington.j.ramsworthy@twistedtittyrings.com> wrote in message
news:VdWdnReLntPc-BHfRVnyrA@eclipse.net.uk...
> If any one can help me with this problem it would be much appreciated.
>
> In my room I have a computer and an xbox, each with their own cable to the
> router hub which is in the same room.
> In another room there is another computer connected to the router hub in
> my room.
> In a third room there is a third computer and a network compatible
> printer. At the moment, only the computer is connected to the router hub.
>
> To get these devices connected to the network in the cheapest manner
> possible could I just but a hub in the third room, connect the 2 devices
> to that & then connect that to the router?
>
> If so, would the cable between the hub & the router be a straight-through
> or cross-over cable?
>
> If there is a more convinient method than this please feel free to suggest
> it.
>
> TIA
>
> Dave
>