Q: Can a hub be used to exchange files between two computers and DSL, when connected to the LAN port on a switch?
Here? S what I have:
Currently a DSL line is shared by using a modem / router connected to an (unmanaged) switch, all computers? s are connected to the LAN ports on the switch. In one office there are two of the PC? S that is the DSL and files, but with a small hub parts. So . I would plug the line from the switch to the WAN port on the hub and connect the two computers? S in the hub. Should work, eh?
The two clients could still use the same IP configuration, I believe?
I know the hub is required to share files with the switch would work.
Re:Another switch would be a better soulution but the hub will work:D
Re:but if you use a hub, you are sharing your bandwidth with other people that is connected to the hub. y not get another 8 port switch.
Re:With the hub plugged into one of the LAN ports on the router, it will be transparent to the users, they should have normal access.
Re:let's say there is only one line in this office coming from the switch.
they would still be behind the firewall. the hub they would plug into would be plugged into the switch.
i realize the hub is not needed. i am wondering if this would work. will the two clients each get an ip and internet from the router as they currently do? seems like they should except it's just going through a hub.
Re:Don't put computers directly off of the dsl, they'd be without a firewall.
Why can't you just plug those two computers into the existing switch, is there a need to have them directly connected to the dsl?
-guy
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