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LAN Hub

*Kol* · 2008-10-21 10:16:56

Can anybody suggest a device that I can buy to split a single LAN cable output so that 2 or three people can use the internet? Something like a USB hub but for a LAN cable. Any advice greatly appreciated.

21-10-2008 10:16am

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*Kol*

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Can anybody suggest a device that I can buy to split a single LAN cable output so that 2 or three people can use the internet? Something like a USB hub but for a LAN cable.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

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#2 21-10-2008 11:00am

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A network switch (unmanaged)

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#3 21-10-2008 11:12am

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Thanks.

Something like this?

http://www.expansys.ie/p.aspx?i=105686

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#4 21-10-2008 11:18am

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Exactly.

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#5 21-10-2008 12:18pm

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What type of internet connection do you have? If its something like Irish broadband you may need a router.

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#6 21-10-2008 12:27pm

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Oops missed that, thanks.

Yeah you will need a router to share the net not just a switch.

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#7 21-10-2008 12:35pm

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I am actually in an office. There is only one LAN cable and two people with Laptops.

Do i need a router in that case?

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#8 21-10-2008 12:59pm

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No, a switch will do. If you're in an office with an IT department, get them to sort it out. They generally don't like people putting unauthorised devices on their networks!

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#9 21-10-2008 1:12pm

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If you want to wait half a year then tell IT if you just want to get on with working then just plug in and away you go.

Switch will be fine in your case.

MC

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