I have a DSL router (Mecer 4-port) that keeps me connected to the internet and 3 of the ports are being used by our 2 PCs and a Laptop.
I also have an old 5 port switch (Genius Fast ethernet N-way). What I'd like to do is connect the router to the switch and possibly use the two together for a bit of network gaming and the like.
Is this posible (I have an excess of network cables) if so should the switch be in "normal" or "cross-over" which relates to the first port.
All input would be good.
Xen
I also have an old 5 port switch (Genius Fast ethernet N-way). What I'd like to do is connect the router to the switch and possibly use the two together for a bit of network gaming and the like.
Is this posible (I have an excess of network cables) if so should the switch be in "normal" or "cross-over" which relates to the first port.
All input would be good.
Xen