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Fingers · 31-10-2008, 17:44

The posts above are correct, a switch will not allocate IP addresses to the other devices. This is done by something called a DHCP server and is standard on almost all cable firewall/routers.

You could get around it by manually entering IP addresses on your connected kit but I don't know your particular modem so can't vouch for the success of that. You can get cable mode/routers very cheaply although, like always, you get what you pay for.

I can recommend the D-Link DIR-655 cable firewall/router. Very good piece of kit, gives you wireless (assuming you need or would use that) and has good configuration options. It has also come down in price loads since I bought mine (ain't it always the case).

I am sure others will be able to recommend others as well.

31-10-2008, 17:44	#4
Fingers Inactive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Age: 59 Services: All of them... Posts: 8	Re: Network problems The posts above are correct, a switch will not allocate IP addresses to the other devices. This is done by something called a DHCP server and is standard on almost all cable firewall/routers. You could get around it by manually entering IP addresses on your connected kit but I don't know your particular modem so can't vouch for the success of that. You can get cable mode/routers very cheaply although, like always, you get what you pay for. I can recommend the D-Link DIR-655 cable firewall/router. Very good piece of kit, gives you wireless (assuming you need or would use that) and has good configuration options. It has also come down in price loads since I bought mine (ain't it always the case). I am sure others will be able to recommend others as well.