wireless plus if possible a USB print server.
cheap.
apart from that, i have no idea what i need.
any suggestions?
which 8 port router
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hmmmm or do I just add a wireless switch to my existing 4 port wired router?
does adding a switch to a router slow everything down?
does adding a switch to a router slow everything down?
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No, but it could overcomplicate things.
To add-on, you're looking for a "WAP", wireless access point.
Or replace your existing router with whatever.
As for print server... assuming you're running all Windows, I'd pick the PC that is on/available most often, plug the printer into that, and use windows sharing.
To add-on, you're looking for a "WAP", wireless access point.
Or replace your existing router with whatever.
As for print server... assuming you're running all Windows, I'd pick the PC that is on/available most often, plug the printer into that, and use windows sharing.
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Oh, and I highly recommend Netgear.
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netgear is good and so is linksys. stay the fuck away from dlink.
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Yeah dlink are fucking trash. Belkin seem better but they put out bullshit products in other areas (KVMs especially) so beware.+JuggerNaut+ wrote:netgear is good and so is linksys. stay the fuck away from dlink.
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Hmmm this is getting confusing...the 2 PCs that are used most often, are in a room with no available space for a printer.
The next choice is my living room, which my dogs sleep in, and I am guessing that dog hair and printers are not a good combination.
The final choice is my spare room, which isnt used for anything.
I think the hard part is not choosing a router, but choosing a decent position for my printer, without rearanging my entire house.
The next choice is my living room, which my dogs sleep in, and I am guessing that dog hair and printers are not a good combination.
The final choice is my spare room, which isnt used for anything.
I think the hard part is not choosing a router, but choosing a decent position for my printer, without rearanging my entire house.
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agreed. belkin's wireless products are pretty good, but as you pointed out, they've got some utter garbage in other areas.Foo wrote:Yeah dlink are fucking trash. Belkin seem better but they put out bullshit products in other areas (KVMs especially) so beware.+JuggerNaut+ wrote:netgear is good and so is linksys. stay the fuck away from dlink.
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Do you actually need it to be 8-ports? I'm assuming that some of these computers are going to be wireless in which case, all you need is a 4-port router with wireless which will allow 4 wired ports and several additional wireless connections.
4 port wireless-G routers with USB print server:
Netgear FWG114P Prosafe
D-Link DPR-1260
Wireless print server only (for use with existing wireless router - also means you can stick your printer virtually anywhere):
Linksys WPS54G
4 port wireless-G routers with USB print server:
Netgear FWG114P Prosafe
D-Link DPR-1260
Wireless print server only (for use with existing wireless router - also means you can stick your printer virtually anywhere):
Linksys WPS54G
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ahhh i see....the 4 ports are 4 physical ports, plus some wireless connections? that sounds fine.. I want my Xbox plus 2 other PCs wired, and 2 other PCs wireless. thanks