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Old 16-05-2006, 11:19   #5
Leeds_Stu
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Re: Belkin 5 Port Switch IP Problem

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Originally Posted by Aragorn
I'm afraid you've bought the wrong thing

A switch is a device for expanding existing networks, such as in an office, but doesn't have the ability to share a home broadband.

What you need is a Cable Router. This looks like a single network connection as far as NTL/TW is concerned, but shares that single connection with the four internal ports (and/or wireless).
If you don't need wireless and you are on NTL/TW broadband, something like this or this is what you need.
Hi Aragorn... thanks for the advice, and it's the same conclusion I reached. The missus has been and bought the second router you linked to, this morning, so I will report back when all is well this evening if I get it up and running... thanks again.
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