Can i use a hub/switch with this?

[benjo]

Hey all

I've just found a BT Voyager 2091 Wireless ADSL Router.

Its got 1 ethernet port, and a built in modem. All the PC's in the house are wired, so would buying a Hub/Switch enable all of us to be able to use wired connections?

I just wanna know if a hub would work this way. Also, if all the pc's are connected through one ethernet port on the router, would we notice a slow down in speed?

Thanks

 

[ColdFusion]

Yes it will work but don't buy a hub just get a switch, they are just as cheap now.

You will not notice a slowdown in speed.

 

[benjo plz.]

Who's your isp Benjo?

 

[benjo]

Who's your isp Benjo?

With BT

 

[benjo plz.]

With BT

Good, that router only works for BT customers. You can connect upto 6 clients with it. Where'd you find it?

 

[benjo]

Good, that router only works for BT customers. You can connect upto 6 clients with it. Where'd you find it?

In my cupboard Apparently my dad recieved it with a free upgrade, but never told me about it.

When you say it can have upto 6 clients, do you mean 5 wireless + the 1 wired? Because we only need 4 pc's hooked up wired. So if i get a switch and plug it into the ethernet port on the router, it will work ok?

 

[benjo plz.]

Should work fine with the switch, I presume its just a nat or dhcp limitation. I have one lying around too, but I dunno if it legally belongs to me or not...

 

[benjo]

Should work fine with the switch

Ok thanks for the help

Does anyone have any recommendations on which kind of switch to use? Any do's and donts?

 

[benjo plz.]

One with more than two ports... , a five port would probably be best.

 

[benjo]

This one looks good to benjo

Netgear FS105 5 Port Switch - Retail (NW-004-NG)

Price: £19.95 (£23.44 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Will get one soon

 

[benjo plz.]

Yep they're good. I got one of them a few years ago and it still works fine. Pretty solid too .