On 16/11/05 9:58 AM, "Greg Pennefather" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Paul > > Absolutely. But no need for a router - a switch or a hub will do just > nicely. > > But when you say long, no longer than 100m otherwise you go out of spec for > Ethernet. > > Cheers > > Greg > > >> >> >> I want to connect a Mac in a distant part of the house via ethernet to a >> router which is by the main broadband-connected computer. No problems in >> this. >> >> But I would like to know if it is possible to put a second router at the end >> of that single long ethernet line to accommodate another distant computer? >> >> >> In other words two Macs sharing the one line to the main router. >> >> Kind regards, Paul >> >> OK. Hub or switch? Vich vun is der best? I don't know the difference. Are either passive, like not needing external power? Only two computers would be involved at the end of the run, which is at a guess about 15 metres from the router/modem. Cheers, Paul.
