How would I go about networking all these?

dipstick · Mar 10, 2003, 12:24 AM

ok, I have a 4 port router with all ports currently filled by 2 PC's, a PS2 and an Xbox. My question is,what would be the most hassle free way to add one more console now, but also have another port or two free for later on use. Should I go with a switch or a hub? Or better yet an 8 port router, but I think those are way too expensive for me. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thx

UberLord · Mar 11, 2003, 12:24 AM

If you've got a space network card floating around then you could get a piece of cross-over cat5 cable and link the 2 PC's into each other. Then jack the PC with the 2nd NIC into your router.

You'ed have to play around with the TCP/IP settings on the PC's - but it can work!

dipstick · Mar 11, 2003, 04:37 AM

Thx for the reply
That could work, but I was hoping I could keep things simple and just add afew more ports. I that possible by adding a hub or switch to one of the ports on the router?

Vampyromaniac · Mar 11, 2003, 05:14 AM

yes, I think you can add a switch (better than a hub) to the uplink port (if you have one) using a regular straight-thru cable,
or to a standard port, using a crossover cable

UberLord · Mar 11, 2003, 10:25 AM

If every network speed is constant (say 100Mbs) then the hub would be cheaper. But if there is a variance in speed (some 10Mbs some 100Mbs or different) then you need a switch.

Sorry if I misunderstood your post - I thought you said that switches and/or hubs were too expensive for you.

dipstick · Mar 11, 2003, 03:25 PM

Awesome, thx guys. So if I grab a switch I can just hook it up to the empty port on the router, like say port 4? Will this give me any probs, or will it hopefully just be a plug n' play situation? I want to keep everything running at 100Mbps.
Thx alot for the help

UberLord · Mar 11, 2003, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kakarot
Awesome, thx guys. So if I grab a switch I can just hook it up to the empty port on the router, like say port 4? Will this give me any probs, or will it hopefully just be a plug n' play situation? I want to keep everything running at 100Mbps.
Thx alot for the help

Should be just plug and play

dipstick · Mar 11, 2003, 07:52 PM

That's what I wanted to hear. Thx for all the help

Mar 10, 2003, 12:24 AM	#1
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	How would I go about networking all these? ok, I have a 4 port router with all ports currently filled by 2 PC's, a PS2 and an Xbox. My question is,what would be the most hassle free way to add one more console now, but also have another port or two free for later on use. Should I go with a switch or a hub? Or better yet an 8 port router, but I think those are way too expensive for me. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thx

Mar 11, 2003, 12:24 AM	#2
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	If you've got a space network card floating around then you could get a piece of cross-over cat5 cable and link the 2 PC's into each other. Then jack the PC with the 2nd NIC into your router. You'ed have to play around with the TCP/IP settings on the PC's - but it can work! __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Mar 11, 2003, 05:14 AM	#4
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	yes, I think you can add a switch (better than a hub) to the uplink port (if you have one) using a regular straight-thru cable, or to a standard port, using a crossover cable __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Mar 11, 2003, 10:25 AM	#5
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	If every network speed is constant (say 100Mbs) then the hub would be cheaper. But if there is a variance in speed (some 10Mbs some 100Mbs or different) then you need a switch. Sorry if I misunderstood your post - I thought you said that switches and/or hubs were too expensive for you. __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Mar 11, 2003, 04:37 AM	Thread Starter #3
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Thx for the reply That could work, but I was hoping I could keep things simple and just add afew more ports. I that possible by adding a hub or switch to one of the ports on the router?

Mar 11, 2003, 03:25 PM	Thread Starter #6
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Awesome, thx guys. So if I grab a switch I can just hook it up to the empty port on the router, like say port 4? Will this give me any probs, or will it hopefully just be a plug n' play situation? I want to keep everything running at 100Mbps. Thx alot for the help

Mar 11, 2003, 07:52 PM	Thread Starter #8
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	That's what I wanted to hear. Thx for all the help