Maintaining network when router reboots

Hamster · 7 Jul 2009 at 18:42

Simple problem,

What is the simplest way for 10 computers to be networked so that if the router restarts or malfunctions, the computers can still communicate with each other. The PCs all need access to the internet. Would this be via a 16 port switch and what would be the easiest and most effective way to connect and network them? Some PCs have vista, some XP.

Thanks

JM

Hamster · 7 Jul 2009 at 18:49

Thanks iraiguana

. Will i have to play around with DHCP, static IPs etc or is it as simple as plugging the switch into one of the router's ports and plugging the 10PCs into the switch and everything will work as if all the PCs are connected directly to the router?

Also is there any particular type/brand of switch you would recommend?

Thanks

Hamster · 7 Jul 2009 at 19:01

tolien said:
It should be fine even if you use DHCP provided the lease times are long enough.

It should just be a case of connecting them to the switch and the switch to the router.

Great stuff. Thanks

Any particular brand/type of switch you would recommend?

Hamster · 7 Jul 2009 at 20:15

OK thanks. I'll probably go for a Linksys then for around 50 quid.