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V. Noob question.
I want to connect my Sky modem (ADSL) to a "Linksys WRT54GL 54Mbps Open Source Wireless" which I just want to use as a hub (that the right word?) between two computers upstairs. Do I neet the Network Crossover cables or Network Patch cables?
Basically, my main phone socket is other side of *** house to where I plan to have my two computers. I have to plug the Sky modem in there. I then plan to run a long cable from the modem, outside up the wall, and into the room with two computers in - plugging it into the Linksys. Then plug the two computers into the Linksys so both connect to the net.
I'm a mess at networking so a couple questions:
1. Is that the most efficient way to connect them up to make best use of the speeds?
2. Is is Crossover or Patch cable I need?
3. Will the cable be ok run outside for a good 10m? (degrade performance at all?)
4. Will the Linksys work as a hub with the Sky ADSL modem?
Thanks for any help.
I want to connect my Sky modem (ADSL) to a "Linksys WRT54GL 54Mbps Open Source Wireless" which I just want to use as a hub (that the right word?) between two computers upstairs. Do I neet the Network Crossover cables or Network Patch cables?
Basically, my main phone socket is other side of *** house to where I plan to have my two computers. I have to plug the Sky modem in there. I then plan to run a long cable from the modem, outside up the wall, and into the room with two computers in - plugging it into the Linksys. Then plug the two computers into the Linksys so both connect to the net.
I'm a mess at networking so a couple questions:
1. Is that the most efficient way to connect them up to make best use of the speeds?
2. Is is Crossover or Patch cable I need?
3. Will the cable be ok run outside for a good 10m? (degrade performance at all?)
4. Will the Linksys work as a hub with the Sky ADSL modem?
Thanks for any help.