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02-16-2002, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Santiago, Chile
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Hub, Switch, Router?
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE THREE.
i have 2 comps. and an adsl connection WITH 1 IP. WHICH OF THE THREE DO I NEED TO CONNECT THE ADSL TO THE TWO COMPS, WITHOUT GETTING 2 IP'S. PLZ HELP. TOTAL NEWB. |
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02-16-2002, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Fullerton, CA
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Hi,
Simple answer, you need a router with a built-in switch. Take a look at Linksys and Netgear, they're the best.
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02-16-2002, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Miami, FL
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I would also recommend the Dlink DI-704P router. It has a built in print server which allows you use your printer from either computer, without the need to keep 1 computer on at all times.
Newegg carries it for $79 w/ shipping... Dlink currently has a $20 mail in rebate, which brings the price down to $59. |
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02-17-2002, 10:15 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Mt Washington, KY
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I would add a vote for SMC barricade 7004. Keep in mind that a router also offers some hardware firewall protection. I just did a shield and port test from www.grc.com on both my WIN98 and XP PC's and both passed with flying colors.
Chas
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