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by **MXDT** » Thu, 07 Nov 2002 06:52:45

yesterday I posted on running in to potential problems on
setting up my home network with a router (Because it is
only 10 days until Live and I am worried) I got lots of
great responses.(thanks guys) Most of all I was refered to
a FAQ website. On it it spoke of HUBS/Switches. I simply
want to have the computer and xbox both accessing the
internet at the same time. What are your recomendations
for some one like me that doesn't know squate about
networking? Now would using a hub or switch simplify
things? And what are the disadvantages of using a
hub/switch?
Thanks, I know this is a tired topic but I only have 10
more days!

by **Doubble0** » Thu, 07 Nov 2002 07:09:07

Its really easy, just go to best buy pick up a 4 port
linksys switch, plug your cable/dsl line into the uplink
then run 2 cables one to your xbox and another to your
computer. Thats all there is to it.

by **MXDT** » Thu, 07 Nov 2002 07:34:39

Does a switch ditribute the bandwith accordingly or does
it split it 50/50 ?

Quote:>-----Original Message-----
>Its really easy, just go to best buy pick up a 4 port
>linksys switch, plug your cable/dsl line into the uplink
>then run 2 cables one to your xbox and another to your
>computer. Thats all there is to it.
>.

by **Bloody Templar [BOA** » Thu, 07 Nov 2002 07:44:44

Quote:> Does a switch ditribute the bandwith accordingly or does
> it split it 50/50 ?

Well, it's not quite like that. Suffice to say that if every node in your
network were receiving and transmitting data at the exact same rate, the
bandwidth would be evenly allocated. But this will never happen. :)

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*y Templar

Educate yourself! Read the FAQ:
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by **jake** » Thu, 07 Nov 2002 07:43:08

ya exactly what the other guy said but make sure the cables
plugging into the router are reguler cat5e patch cables. If
you look you can find a good 100ft cable for about 15$
(what I use) and then just buy like a 5ft cord to plug the
router to the computer. I forgot how many and how long the
cables are that come with the linksys router. Anyways I
think its just 1 cable which goes from the modem to the
hub, so you may need to pick up 2 more unless you have some.

by **Bobo Q. Fiendish Esq** » Thu, 07 Nov 2002 07:50:54

Quote:
> Does a switch ditribute the bandwith accordingly or does
> it split it 50/50 ?

Well, I use Linksys' 8-port router, as I have four computers in the house
all on. and now the XBL... Generally, it distributes the bandwidth as
needed. For instance, if someone's downloading off a newgroup a ton on one
port, there won't be much speed for the others to use. This is why it is
suggested to logoff of filesharing and similar 'high-bandwidth' apps before
going to XBL.

Hope it helps.

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