switches or hubs

[waiheke]

Can someone help me please.
I have a 4 ports router ADSL modem sharing internet connection to 4 machine already .But now I have a fifth PC and want to share the internet,

What do I need for this set up??
can I connect one port to a switch and share ???

Thank you in advance..

[freakee1]

yep - just bung a switch in one of the router ports and it should work fine for you

[rickove]

Got a Netgear hub 5way 10/100 off one port from my adsl an it distributes fine. my basic config. is MSI wireless with 4 external hardwire out with cat/network cable,one to the netgear hub running up to extra 5 cat/network cable pc,all domestic an workshop.all very handy for multiple pc internet an updating.4 active users using the same adsl simultanious an various domestic laptop updating etc.even the PDA on wireless.bit off congestion thou on heavy downloading,an streaming.but adequate for most.the Hub needed no software drivers,just plug an go.was cheap too,to buy.

[astro_boy]

Try and stick with a switch and away from hubs.
There things of the past !

[vanachterenm]

As suggested already, buy an 8 port switch. Move all of your devices to the switch for simplicity.

[tristen]

I currently use a 4 port router, which in turn feeds a 4 port switch, thus enabling network connections to various computers and VOIP devices.

The arrangement has worked well for years.

[johnwinger]

I live in a one bedroom apartment and have one router, two switches and a power over lan connection, all works well with no issues. Buy a decent brand switch, if you dont like flashing LED lights buy one that has lights at the back. I would buy an 4-8 port switch as you will lose one port on each for the connecting cable from your modem to your switch.

The switch is as easy as just plugging it in and connecting the ethernet and power cables.