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General discussion

how to share broad band

Mar 20, 2008 12:16AM PDT

how i can share internet connection ,, now i got bsnl(vsnl) broad band and i prepared straight and cross cables and i have netgear prosafe 16 port10/100 switch


if and knows please inform me the total making from starting to ending if avalabile with photographs

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That's a switch. You need a router.
Mar 20, 2008 1:41AM PDT

Put a router inbetween the broadband modem and the switch...

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(NT) Or dump the switch for the router.
Mar 20, 2008 5:31AM PDT
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That switch could be a nice pedestal for the router.
Mar 20, 2008 6:26AM PDT

Maybe it would look more technical with more boxes stacked high?

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Always wondered. . .
Mar 20, 2008 9:12AM PDT

why folks insist on trying to use a switch or hub by themselves. Education I guess. They gotta learn.

Or it could be a door stop.