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Need advice on modem, hub setup.

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Amrit

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Hi i got a 24meg connection. We have recieved a modem from the supplier but the wireless is TERRIBLE!!!!
So i wanted to know the impact on speed if i do the following:

Connect a HUB(8 port like a GS608) to the modem, connect another 5 pcs to the HUB.

What would be the impact on speed from sharing 5 pc form one hub which is connected to 1 ethernet port on the router?

Is it better in terms of speed, reliability to get a new wireless router?
 
You want to get a router to share the single connection from your ISP. You also benefit in that your PCs are protected behind the NAT firewall of the router.

The GS608 is a switch, not a hub....hubs are extinct these days, a basic switch performs the same function as a hub...but performs better.

Most routers have a built in switch on the LAN side with at least 4 ports.
 
Sorry i failed to explain myself clearly.

  • There is a access problem to the router which my isp provided.
  • The router is the one my isp gave me. Its wifi is rubbish.
  • There is a access issue in that the switch has to be outside of the room in the hallway
  • Thinking of connecting the router the isp gave me to the ethernet wire already in the room that leads to the hallway.
  • Connect the end of the ethernet wire that is in the hallway already to a SWITCH.
  • Then connect other ethernetwires leading to every other room from that switch.

Question needing advice on: The problem im worried about is regarding using that SINGLE ethernet port on the router the isp gave me to feed the switch in the hallway which provides a connection to the other rooms. Would there be a speed issue since its coming from one ethernet port from the router?

Hope this time i explained it better and thoroughly.

Thanks
 
Amrit said:
Sorry i failed to explain myself clearly.

  • There is a access problem to the router which my isp provided.
  • The router is the one my isp gave me.
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  • Oh...I thought you originally said it was a modem.

    Which make/model home gateway then? Some allow severalor more connections via DHCP, depends on the model.
 
Amrit said:
Sorry i failed to explain myself clearly.

Question needing advice on: The problem im worried about is regarding using that SINGLE ethernet port on the router the isp gave me to feed the switch in the hallway which provides a connection to the other rooms. Would there be a speed issue since its coming from one ethernet port from the router?


Thanks
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No because that port is faster than your Internet connection.

To answer your other question wired is always better than wireless except for mobility.
 
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