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azscary · 11-18-2001, 11:39 AM

I have done some contracting work for a marketing company that uses a LinkSys router. The have 30 computers networked together using four different network hubs. They are having NO problems with the LinkSys router. Here are some of the possible reasons. They use CAT5 enhanced cable and network jacks. They have taken all of the steps to ensure speeds of 100MB. Even though they do have several 50 - 75 foot cable runs there is very little performance slowdown. They are running NT, Win98, Win 2K, and Win2K Server. The type of OS you use for your server is VITAL to a network/router situation. Windows 2K Server was designed with Networking and Internet in mind. Win NT server does not cut it. I have no experience with Linux, and we know that Win98 is not server material. I would check my network speeds and eliminate all bottlenecks to bandwith restrictions INTERNALLY before they reach the router. The quality of service after your data leaves the router and leaves your server room into the netherworld is also determines your performance. The above office has DSL with several T-1's providing connectivity. Also, LinkSys works much more efficiently if all machines are patched into a hub and then uplinked to the router. Hope this helps.

11-18-2001, 11:39 AM	#6
azscary Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 977	Newby to Networking Response I have done some contracting work for a marketing company that uses a LinkSys router. The have 30 computers networked together using four different network hubs. They are having NO problems with the LinkSys router. Here are some of the possible reasons. They use CAT5 enhanced cable and network jacks. They have taken all of the steps to ensure speeds of 100MB. Even though they do have several 50 - 75 foot cable runs there is very little performance slowdown. They are running NT, Win98, Win 2K, and Win2K Server. The type of OS you use for your server is VITAL to a network/router situation. Windows 2K Server was designed with Networking and Internet in mind. Win NT server does not cut it. I have no experience with Linux, and we know that Win98 is not server material. I would check my network speeds and eliminate all bottlenecks to bandwith restrictions INTERNALLY before they reach the router. The quality of service after your data leaves the router and leaves your server room into the netherworld is also determines your performance. The above office has DSL with several T-1's providing connectivity. Also, LinkSys works much more efficiently if all machines are patched into a hub and then uplinked to the router. Hope this helps.