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Resolved No more "out" ports on my router

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by SVEN, 2013/06/14.

  1. 2013/06/14
    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi all,
    We just got another computer in the office and I am out of connectors on my router.
    Q: can I add another router by using one of the "out" ports from the first router and plug it in to the "in" port of the second router and then have 4 more ports?
    Could it be that simple?
    Thanks
    Sven
     
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    rsinfo

    rsinfo SuperGeek Alumni

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    You don't need a router. A simple 8 port switch would do.
     

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    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks,
    same procedure? plug in 1 out into the in port on the switch?
    Sven
     
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    rsinfo

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    On most modern switches yes. On some old switches there is a separate port for download/upload. That's all that is to it.
     
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    SVEN

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    thanks for the info
    Sven
     
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    rsinfo

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    You're welcome.
     

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