Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Computer Question OT - NFC - OT

[LarryT (l02turner]

Thanks Gang -
Excellent explanations for my router Vs 4 port gang switch question.   I 
understand now.

I appreciate everyone taking the time to reply -

LarryT

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From: "Stephen Sherman" <sherman [at] wildblue.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 8:03 PM
To: "LarryT" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Computer Question OT - NFC - OT

> The main differnce between a router and a switch is kind of confusing - 
> that said without going in to much detail (read I don't want to have to 
> dig out my networking manuals):
>                                                                      PC
> web(cloud) - cable/satelite modem - router < PC
>                                                                     PC
>                                                                     PC
>
>            VS
>                                                                         PC
> web(cloud) -cable/satelite modem -PC switch <PC
>                                                                         PC
>
> Notice there are 4 PC's in both examples in the router the ONLY PC that 
> has to be turned ON is the one you are using
> all PC's after the switch depends on the PC between the modem and the 
> switch to be ON plus the one you are using
>
> Stephen
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "LarryT" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
> To: "Stephen" <sherman [at] wildblue.net>
> Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:48 PM
> Subject: [Ferrari] Computer Question OT - NFC - OT
>
>
> > Hi Gang -
> >    I bought a 5 port switch a few years ago that I was never able to use. 
> > Came across it yesterday and looked at the instructions for hooking it 
> > up. It says to attach a cable modem to the switch but that won't work 
> > without a router -  which I found out when I tried to use it like that 
> > ;-(  So I bought a router and once connected to the cable modem I was in 
> > business. I attached my laptop and desktop to it and have been working 
> > like that since.
> >
> >    But I keep wondering about the switch.  When is it used?  Could I 
> > connect it after the router to give myself additional ports?  Can I hook 
> > anything other than computers to the switch?  I'm thinking things like 
> > printers and ext HDs.
> >
> >    Sorry to bother everyone with this -
> >
> > Thx -
> > LarryT
> > Does your business accept or need to
> > accept V/MC/AE/Dis?  We have the
> > best rates & 0% Interest Business loans.
> > Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706
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