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Router Switch WGR614 v7

killaspec · 2012-11-07 03:43:24

I have an oldish router, now I have a room full of tech and only one networking cable outlet in the room and 4 tech pieces that are hungry for hard wire. Heard that it is possible to make a router into a switch but I am clueless as to how to go about it. Any help would be appreciated. Matthew

07-11-2012 3:43am

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killaspec

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I have an oldish router, now I have a room full of tech and only one networking cable outlet in the room and 4 tech pieces that are hungry for hard wire.

Heard that it is possible to make a router into a switch but I am clueless as to how to go about it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Matthew

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#2 07-11-2012 8:29am

PogMoThoin

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To turn a router into a switch disable dhcp and stop using the Wan port (tape over it). Also it's better to disable the firewall and upnp as they can get in the way.

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#3 10-11-2012 12:55am

killaspec

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Thanks for the help Pog!!!!!!

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#4 10-11-2012 10:37am

Alun

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Turn off the wireless too.

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