If the router has a built-in multiport hub/switch, then you don't need a standalone separate switch. For cost-effectiveness, you ought to get one that does.
Generally speaking, setting this up will create a LAN. I suppose you could do something odd and avoid it, but it could be handy. So, look for a router with multiple computer ports. Scott Holder At 05:29 AM 7/3/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Now that's service! Thanks for all the responses. A further question if >you don't mind: > > Two people responded that all I needed was a router, but one person wrote >that I needed BOTH a ROUTER & SWITCH. I'm not really interested in linking >the two computers to each other i.e. create a LAN. I just really wanted to >have them both to be able to use the ADSL connection at the same time. So >what should I get, the router only OR both router and switch? > >TAIA (thanks again in advance!) -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
