Re: Adding switch to existing router setting

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scottieyoon@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Both Linksys, Router SPX200 (wireless), Switch (8 port, don't remember
> the model, but I believe it's their very popular model).
>
> Router doesn't have uplink, however, switch does, but I didn't use it.
> So I connect one port from the router to one port in switch (not
> uplink), straight-thru.
>
> I believe uplink is to attach another switch or hub (says instruction
> in switch manual). Well, I only have problem obtain an IP. I don't
> have any problem surfing or connecting to other computers using above
> settings so I believe I'm connected ok. Thanks a bunch for replying

Connect one of the router's ports to the uplink port on the switch:

http://tinyurl.com/73gmd

Question
Which ports should I use to hook a hub/switch to the router?
Answer
Connect a straight through CAT 5 Ethernet cable from a numbered port on
the router to the uplink port on the hub or switch. However most
Hubs/Switches uplink ports are shared with the port next to the uplink.
This means that you can not use the uplink port and the port next to the
uplink at the same time, you must use either or. If you are unsure if
your hub or switch as a shared up link port, please consult the
hub/switches documentation

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