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Old 08-06-2006, 23:41   #1
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quick question

Quick question if I wanted to run a second pc off my connection through say a mini switch will I be able to?

Or do I need a router?
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Old 08-06-2006, 23:55   #2
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Re: quick question

You need a router.
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Old 08-06-2006, 23:58   #3
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No point in a switch, router is the best option.
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Old 10-06-2006, 10:50   #4
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Re: quick question

Yep, router is the one for you.
If you are on NTL make sure you get a cable router and not an ADSL one.
I reccomend Linksys routers.
Set up is very easy. Modem plugs into Router and then each of your PC's plug into the back of the router.
With the router, several PC's can share your Internet connection and files, and you dont have have other Computers switched on to use the net.
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Re: quick question

Im on blueyonder and before i got wireless i put one via ethernet and one via usb
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Re: quick question

That will not work.
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Re: quick question

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That will not work.
I think he means connecting his PC to BB via USB then RJ45 from one PC to the other.
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