Networking & wireless: about router and switch
about router and switch
by shin2887 - 6/29/06 4:14 AMI must say i,m new to the world of networking.I've got three PC's running XP and one that i've just built which i hope to install Windows Server 2003 and it will connect to the internet using a BT ADSL USB Modem.I'm planning to set up a client server network to practice for MCSE as i'm planning to enrol on it soon.My problem is i dont know what's best to use(Hub,switch or router) so that i can controll the three PC's from the server and also controll their printer & internet connection through the Server.i'll be gratefull if anyone could help. Also can i use the same mordem that i was using before setting up the network(BT ADSL USB voyager modem).
(NT) A router is what you need.
by Coryphaeus - 6/29/06 4:45 AM In reply to: about router and switch by shin2887Router - Switch
by colbox98 - 6/29/06 10:14 AM In reply to: about router and switch by shin2887You could probably get by with just a switch. But if you want a more realistic experience to prepare I would probably go with a router. Or better yet, I would get a switch to run your network on, and a router between your network and the modem. This would give you a more "real world" setup. A lot of home routers will have a switch built in already though.
Good luck.
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