Networking

[Knotical]

I need some insight on home networking. In my new house it has integrated cat5 running to each room. Now where I will be placing our office there is only one port, which means, since I will be using both a computer and printer I need to have some sort of splitter. I was looking at the Neatgear network hubs and am a little confused about them, since they are called "switchers." That word allows one to assume that you would be switching between whatever devices that are plugged into it. Is that the case, or will any device plugged into the "switcher" be active on the network simultaneously?

I will have a similar situation in my living room, since I have a couple of devices connected to my tv that require network access. Of course all of these devices could be connected via wifi, but I would rather have them connected through hardline, since I am able to get faster network speeds this way.

Any insight would be most appreciated.

 

[th1b.taylor]

The Switches you are looking at are my favorite. The Set Up Instructions that come with these devices are very clear and if you google thye model number plus pdf you can download the same information that comes in the box with them.

Netgear Switches, come with a small power supply that you will need to plug in. there will one RJ45 Port separated from the rest and this is the one your In House Cat5 plugs into, the others, 4 or more, are where to plug your network Cat 5 or 6 into from your computers and networkable Printers.

After all is connected turn on a computer, preferably, plugged into that switch/router and, as per your instructions, open your browser, ignoring all warnings or alerts, and type the address in your instructions into the Address Window, usually something to the effect of 192.168.10.254, 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.10.1.

This will take you to the Controls and most commonly the default password is admin, leaving the name or user blank. Now follow the directions for set up using the Set Up Wizard and create a user name and password for login. When you have set up you second one force your wife or you children to print you a certificate of course completion, naming you the Local Network Guru!

 

[th1b.taylor]

I am very sorry, I was talking about wireless switches and that is not what you want. With a switch all you do is plug the in house Cat 5 into the in port and plug your devices into it and boomba-zing, you're wired. I am sorry about that. I never work simple switches but always install Wireless switches everywhere for my family and our Wireless Tablets and computers.

 

[Knotical]

So it really isn't as complicated as I was thinking.

Thanks th1b.taylor!

 

[th1b.taylor]

So it really isn't as complicated as I was thinking.

Thanks th1b.taylor!

As long as you stay away from wireless it is just a matter of inserting some wires. If you have or plan to have a WiFi tablet I do recommend at least one Wireless Switch on the other end of the house from your point of service.

The most difficult thing to using a wireless switch it's setting up the tablet or the computer for wireless operation and any 10 year old can teach you how to do that.

Happy computing and may God bless your efforts.