4 Port Router 5 PC's what can I do?

[AnNiMosSiTY]

Hello,

I have a 4 port Wireless netgear router and I cant get a stable connection with the wireless function. I have 5 pcs in the house, 4 desktops and 1 laptop. I want to plug them all in and ditch the wireless. I have an old netgear 4 port ethernet hub. Can I unplug 1 slot in the router and run a patch cable from the uplink port on the old eternet hub to the empty slot on the router and then plug 1 of my desktop pcs and my laptop to the hub and still get internet access through the hub/router?

 

[c.d.e]

Yes

 

[Orinthical]

Yes, you certainly can but I'd recommend you get a switch when you can. Hubs are unintelligent network devices that broadcast data rather than direct it; for an average user who simply browses from time to time you probably won't notice the difference but if anyone in your house games or you have VoIP or another potentially high-traffic device you will.

 

[fibroptikl]

Get a switch.

/end thread.

 

[tgabe213]

Get a new wireless router with a built in switch?

 

[archivalbackup]

If you haven't already, first upgrade the firmware on your netgear router, and see if that solves your wireless issues.