Re: How to upgrade a small network

From: /dev/rob0 (rob0_at_gmx.co.uk)
Date: 08/07/03

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    In article <wMfYa.2204$t66.393@newssvr22.news.prodigy.com>,
      Sean O'Dell wrote:
    > I'm leaving the Linksys and DSL modem all at one end of the house though; I
    > just like all that being at one end of the wire coming into our switch where
    > the rest of the computers are. I don't know why, exactly; I just don't like
    > the computer plugging directly into the router that NATs us off to
    > internetland. It's probably an irrational fear, I know.

    Yes, it is. :) The new switch doesn't provide any sort of protection
    whatsoever, nor does the physical distance from the router. I'd prefer
    to be able to see the lights on the DSL and router. Just a short time
    ago I had a cable outage, and it's handy to be able to see the cable
    modem and to type at the computer at the same time.

    OTOH a new switch does give you growing room or room for a guest to plug
    in; I am uncomfortable when all my ports are full. So I'd consider that
    a worthwhile investment. At any time in the future you can wire it as I
    suggested to have more ports in the computer room.

    > Anyway, THANKS A MILLION guys for all the help; they were really great leads
    > and I am far more comfortable with this network upgrade now.

    It wasn't long ago that I upgraded to 100Mbps ... it does make a HUGE
    difference for filesharing and VNC. Have fun!

    BTW, did the active NIC's autodetect the new switch? From reading "man
    mii-tool" and playing with it, ISTM that they should. Autonegotiation
    appears to be the default with most NIC's and switches. I no longer have
    my 10Mbps hub, but I have changed between a 10/100 hub (half duplex) and
    a 10/100 switch (full duplex), and the changes are detected. 

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