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Thread ID: 99430	2009-05-01 21:23:00	Help with Hub-related issue	Waveguide (14871)	Press F1

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770133	2009-05-01 21:23:00	Hi, I have a computer which is connected to a controller of a certain system via internet connection cable (yeah, it's stupid, but whoever did that, did not think of USB connection for some reason). Now, I have a problem. If my internet connection in my computer panel is already taken, I can not connect this computer to internet. :confused: I thought about a hub. But I have no experience with them. Are there any hubs out there which could perform the following two task simultaneously: 1) communication between Controller and Computer 2) communication between Internet and Computer At the same time? Which Hub would you recommend? I will very so thankful for any replies! :confused:	Waveguide (14871)
770134	2009-05-01 21:51:00	Hi Waveguide, Welcome to PressF1. :) Could you please gives us more details on the way you are connecting to the internet, so we can then offer relevant advice. Firstly, is this a home network or business (or shared like in a hostel)? ... which is connected to a controller of a certain systemWhat sort of controller? Router/modem, switch board, another computer or something else? If my internet connection in my computer panel is already taken, I can not connect this computer to internet.You mean if there are no more spare network ports that you can plug your computer's network cable into? How many computers can be plugged in at once before they are all taken? Are there any hubs out there which could perform the following two task simultaneously: 1) communication between Controller and Computer 2) communication between Internet and ComputerDepending upon your answers above, and we assume: a) it is a home network, b) the device is a router/modem, c) it has four ports (for example) but you have five computers in the house, then, yes you can add a switchboard to increase the number of computers that can be plugged in at once. The switchboard goes between the modem/router and the computers. Another option would be to add a wireless access point to your current modem/router. This assumes some of the computers have wireless capability and are located in the house where the wireless signal can reach. These computers will connect to the internet via the single wireless access point so they won't need to be physically plugged into the modem/router, freeing up some ports.	Jen (38)
770135	2009-05-02 00:08:00	Thank you for your reply! Sorry for not being clear . . . It is so complicated with all this computer communication! Firstly, is this a home network or business (or shared like in a hostel)? This is a Chemistry Lab at my University . . . . You mean if there are no more spare network ports that you can plug your computer's network cable into? Yes, exactly . How many computers can be plugged in at once before they are all taken? I do not quite understand . . . I have only one computer which I want to connect to the internet . Unfortunately, there are no more spare network ports there . . . What sort of controller? The Controller is another computer . I do not want to have it connected to the internet, but I want to have it connected to the main computer . And the main computer must be connected to the internet . then, yes you can add a switchboard to increase the number of computers that can be plugged in at once . The switchboard goes between the modem/router and the computers . That's exactly is what bewilders me so much . . . The switchboard goes between the modem/router and the computers, right? But does it go between computers? Because as I mentioned, I want only main computer to be connected to the internet from one side, and to the controller from the other side . . . And controller should not be connected to internet at all . . . Wireless is a good suggestion, but is not possible in my lab . . . . I hope that now I am a bit more clear . . . Sorry, I am not exactly good in a computer communication . . .	Waveguide (14871)
770136	2009-05-02 00:14:00	What you could do is get a Wl-520GU and plug it into your existing router then rogram it as an ethernet bridge, meaning you can plug in 4 extra computers and the router will act as a switch. You can even make it create a wireless network too if you ever need it or you could just disable it. You will need to install custom DD-WRT firmware, which isn't too hard. Hopefully thats what you're after...since I'm still not quite sure what you're asking:p Blam	Blam (54)
770137	2009-05-02 12:26:00	The real solution is to talk to ever runs the network at your university. Because: 1) Altering the network in such a manner may be against policy 2) Switches might not work anyway as network outlets have some sort of restriction 3) You could potentially cause network disruptions to other users of the campus network	gibler (49)
770138	2009-05-02 22:02:00	This is a Chemistry Lab at my University . . . . Ring IT support . The dept responsible for this will come out and add more ports . You shouldn't be interferring at all .	pctek (84)
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