dave fales wrote:
> cool then would I just take say the 4th port and UN plug it plug the hub
> switch into that port then the one that was in number 4 goes into the
> switch/hub then all of the new ones go into that wow that is simple. what is
> the running prices on hubs switches I might luck out rumor has it the
> hospital has decide to get rid of there basement full of computer and
> computer networking equipment. so I plan on calling Monday and find out if it
> is you go in find what you want and buy or if they will do it like hey used
> to do it a giant garage sale. any hints on picking one out also will it be a
> dead give away by saying switch on it. I hope to pick up a server or two
> course it will more then likely be hard drive free since the last ones I got
> from them where because of hippa.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bruce Kemp
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 11:22 AM
> Subject: Re: [LINUX_Newbies] networking
>
>
> dave fales wrote:
> > OK has I am growing the ports on my router are getting fewer and fewer
> and by fewer I mean none. the router has 4 ports or plug ins or what ever you
> call them are all filled up. do I need to buy a router with more spots for
> wired in or do I need to buy something else I have heard of people talking
> about hubs and switches would that work. Not that i am planning on growing
> but a month ago I never fathomed having 4 computers running on it any ideas
> not wanting to invest a fortune just want a simple solution.
> >
>
>
>
I would suggest looking at www.pricewatch.com for prices. I have a
number of 24 port switches that I got free from my local freecycle group
(www.freecycle.org to locate the nearest group). You might also look at
www.craigslist.com for things like that.
Bruce
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