I jest checked ebuyer and there seems to be no information about the ports on their switch. I use Netgear switches and these are usually either auto-sensing or have one port that can be used as a 'crossover' connection via a front panel switch.
All you PC network configs remain as they are. Kind regards Richard -----Original Message----- From: gingerneil [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 October 2005 08:20 To: discuss@lists.slimdevices.com Subject: [slim] OT - General networking Question Hi all, Lots and lots of knowledge here, so I'm hoping someone can help with a question. I currently have a Netgear DG834G ADSL wireless hub (or maybe its a switch, I'm not sure!). When we move house, I'm planning on installing cat5 and a patch panel. Due to layout, I wont be able to have the netgear close to the patch panel - so I'll need another switch next to the patch panel. How, therefore, do I wire the netgear and a new switch (ie www.ebuyer.co.uk Quickfind code: 63776) into the network so that I can use the netgear to access the internet from the PCs/SBs ?? I'm thinking: PC ---- switch(via patch panel) then switch ----- netgear. Do I then just set the gateway/dns etc of the PCs to the LAN side address of the netgear like I do now, or does the inclusion of the switch complicate things ?? Also, can I use any port on the switch to connect up to the netgear on any of its ports ?? Any help much appreciated..... -- gingerneil _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
