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Re: Network design
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Bob Wright <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:44:28 -0600
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At 08:57 AM 09/09/2000, you wrote:
>I have three computers running Windows 98 that I want to connect as a peer to peer
>network.  I want each of them to have access to my cable internet connection so I plan
>to add a Linksys router (BEFSR41 EtherFast 4-Port router) to act as the binding element.
>I have network interface cards and Cat5 wiring with RJ-45 connectors for each computer
>which I will connect directly to the router.  I will connect the internet cable modem
>directly to the router. Will this work or do I also need a hub or switch?


You have all the hardware you need.  The Linksys router is a
10/100 switch, as well as a router.  Just plug each computer
into the appropriate RJ45 jacks and you are set.

I have one of these routers and they are great.

    Bob Wright
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