question about connect 5 computers to Internet

[StanleyFish]

I have 5 computers and one 4-port router. How do I setup to connect all 5 computers to internet?
Do I need to buy a additional hub or router?

Thanks


Stanley

 

[KH85]

i would say an another hub. just take it out of first port of router and plug in to either port 1 or port 8 of the hub.

hope i helped

 

[BCYL]

Originally posted by: KHGamez
i would say an another hub. just take it out of first port of router and plug in to either port 1 or port 8 of the hub.

hope i helped

w/ a straight cable, you need to run the cable from one of the ports on the router to the uplink port on the new hub/switch...

w/ a crossover cable you need to run the cable from a normal port on the router to another normal port on the hub...

BTW, I would buy a switch instead of a hub... the cost difference shouldnt be much, but a switch is much faster during high traffic...

 

[StanleyFish]

I will buy a switch tomorrow to try..

Thanks so much

 

[dmcowen674]

Fish,

Pick up a D-link Switch at OfficeMax, they are small and easy, do not have to mess with cross over cables, just plug in the cable and go. $40 for a 5 port which you actually connect 4 PC's or $70 for an 8 port so you can add PC's later.