On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 8:13 PM, Volker Kuhlmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu 17 Jul 2008 14:40:55 NZST +1200, Christopher Sawtell wrote: > >> You'll still need the >> Ethernet hub or switch, > > Correct, even with the Telstra cable modem, because it only has 1 Ethernet > port even though it has a DHCP server. > >> which you can get cheaply ( ~$25 ) from Molten >> Media, or The Computer Broker. OTOH a new one for not much more from >> DSE. At just on $70 the XH6322 would be suitable. > > Crikey - why would anyone spend $70 on a simple switch which can be had > around town new for $30?
Because it is a Good Brand - Linksys, and offers these features:- --------------quote------------ It's the perfect way of integrating 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet devices too. All five ports are auto speed negotiating, and have automatic MDI⁄MDI-X crossover detection, so you don't have to worry about the cable type. Each port independently negotiates for best speed and half or full duplex mode, for up to 200Mbps of bandwidth per port. Fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network. --------------------------------- All of which means: It'll work properly, as opposed to the el-Cheapo-Anon-East-Asian one I have which will only just stagger to 50Mbits/sec on a good day and when the wind is from the South-East. :-) i.e. seldom. -- Sincerely etc. Christopher Sawtell
