switch> and >router without a built-in switch?? A router with a built-in switch works on the same principles as a standalone switch. A router with a built in switch can be configured to just be a switch and not a router by disabling the DHCP server...

Counter-Strike,@home,Router+switches,two players?. I want to use my three computers on the internet, plus when my son is over to visit, I want to play CS in an internet game with him in the same game. Can a modem+router+switch do this over ATT@home or will...

from that, would there be any point to use a switch at home instead of a router from your Modem? Switches and routers do completely different functions. Switches physically connect PCs to the network. Routers move traffic between networks. For example, the...

based on the initial post), then the modem can't be connected directly to a switch. It has to be connected to a router with NAT capabilities. Modem Router 1 Switch Router 2 (can also be connected directly to Router 1) This way Router 1 will provide...

router or switch?. Hi, I am going to wire my house with Cat5e cable and I want to set up a gigabit network. I currently have a cable modem, and I have a router in between my computer and my cable modem. I want to buy an 8 port gigabit router, but I don't...

if their multiport incorporate both a switch and a router. if your just hooking one computer or have a separate Hub or Swith then just concentrate on a router. SMC Has the easiest to setup Routers with a built in switch they generally cost a little more because...

Switch to 2 routers, one has internet, the other doesn't?. I have a bit of a weird set up. Here are the products used: It was originally set up modem,>router>switch>router. so that the older Linksys was connected to the ethernet outlets upstairs,...

how does ADSL router/switch work?. Hello there.. im jsut wondering how does ADSL Router /switch work? i mean , lets say there are 4 PCs in the network and they are connected to ADSL router/switch, how those PCs are connecting the internet? r they using...

Modem, router, firewall, 4-port switch& wireless access point ) .. if i use this do i need to use the same cable i use for the BT router above ? here is the point i get confused... netgear is Modem+switch+router.. as far as i know for Router - PC ---> Cross...

are considering to use a wired router (instead of hubs and switch). how ever, since there's only 9 of us (routers only sold in 8 and 16 ports by default), should we buy a 16 port router or a 8 port router and a switch? 2. are there any router with a built-in...