Adding a TP-ports to a 4 port router?

[cv643d]

Hi,

We have a 4 port router in our office that is connected to the net through a static IP-adress. But 4 ports are not enough.

What is the easiest solutions to be able to add more TP-ports?

Can I for example, simply buy an 8 port switch and connect it to one of the 4 ports on our router, giving us 12 ports with Internet access?

Thanks for reading.

 

[Kaos]

well youd have to subtract 2 ports for the connection between them.

and youd use a cross over cable but essentially youve got the right concept.

 

[cv643d]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. Yes you are right, 2 ports are used for the connection.

But there is no configuration involved with the router if I connect a switch to it?

The easier the better

 

[OSUguy98]

Nope.. just plug and play.... you don't even have to use a crossover cable on some models, they're smart enough to do the crossover for you


Keep on Folding!! For the [H]orde!!

 

[scoob8000]

Yes it's that easy, but I would just as soon as buy a 12 port switch and eliminate the 4 porter. A 10-12 port switch isn't going to cost that much more then an 8 port model.

Also, your better off getting a switch then a hub.