Re: What hardware do I need for this network?

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David H <DavidH@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi,

First of all, if you think this post belongs in another group then please
let me know, I really need help with this!

We will have 10 XP Home PCs and a network printer at work. Currently, we
just have a 6 port switch where 5 PCs connect to one that acts as the gateway
for the internet and the printer. The broadband is BT Business ADSL.

What I want to do is have a wireless router so our 2 laptops can connect as
well. Am I right to assume that if I buy an ADSL Wireless 4 port Router, I
can connect 3 PCs directly to the router and the other port can be connected
to the 6 port switch?

I am a bit of a novice when it comes to switches and routers. If you can
recommend a plan then that would be fantastic. We want to keep costs down as
well which is why we are sticking with XP Home and not getting a server.

Thanks for your attention and any advice you can give me.

Kindest regards,

David

You will need a total of 11 network connections - 10 PCs plus the
network printer so you will need to purchase a second switch to give
you the needed connections.

A second six port switch would give you 10 PCs (5 on each switch with
the sixth connection going to the router). You would also have a
spare connection on the router as you would need to use only 3 of the
4 available - two for the switches plus one for the network printer.
That would allow you to add another siwtch and further PCs in the
future should the need arise.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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