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Thread ID: 30602	2003-02-25 04:11:00	Ethernet router with switch	John H (8)	Press F1

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123718	2003-02-25 04:11:00	Hi folks I have been looking at a web page for a new ADSL modem - the "Dynalink RTA300, ADSL, External, Ethernet Router Router, 4-Port 10/100Mbps Switch". (not sure why it has Router twice, but still...) In the specs, it says it has: "10/100 Mbps LAN RJ45 Connectors (4)" "ADSL port RJ11" It also says the following: "Networkable "All you need is a network card, and you are up and running.... Multiple PC's On 1 Connection: Run multiple PC's and the Dynalink ADSL Router through a hub, and enjoy High Speed internet for all. ." I am confused - surely if the router has an in-built switch with 4 RJ45 connectors, a hub would be unnecessary if you had less than 4 computers in the LAN? I thought that this router would mean that another switch or hub would not be necessary for a small LAN? I thought I would be able to plug two PCs and a wireless access point into the router and they could all access the internet. Have I got this wrong?	John H (8)
123719	2003-02-25 04:16:00	The advertising will be written by expensive "communication" experts. That is, they are marketers. They don't necessarily know anything. :D You're right. If you want 4 or fewer computers in the local network, you'd plug them into the router/switch sockets. If you want 5 or more you need an external hub or switch. Q: what is the differene between a used-car salesman and a computer salesman? A: The car salesman can probably drive, and knows when he's telling lies.	Graham L (2)
123720	2003-02-25 04:17:00	As far as I know it will work just like a 4 port hub as well as being a router.	-=JM=- (16)
123721	2003-02-25 04:33:00	Thank you Graham and JM for your very quick responses . I don't have a lot of confidence in my understanding of networking so the sales blurb threw me into a state of terminal doubt . Thanks for your help . John	John H (8)
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