Network Switch

Chico C asked:


Currently at work we have a small office that have about 10 computers but recently have some internet connectivity issues that the internet will go down in different times plus some computer can’t connecto to the internet. Recently we bought a brand new 24 port switch from Netgear and a router. Is there a software that we can used to figure out if is the switch, router , modem ? Any suggestions! Thansk

Nofear asked:


GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3L Motherboard, S775, P45, FSB1600, 4DDR2, PCIE2.0, GbLAN, UD3, ATX, SATA2 MOTHERBOARD

Revolution energy saving design with DES Advanced featuring hardware based Dynamic 4-Gear switching
Supports 45nm Intel Core 2 multi-core processors with FSB 1600 MHz
Dual channel DDR2 1366+ for remarkable system performance
Ultimate graphics performance with PCI-E x16 interface
Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet connection
Patented DualBIOS with dual hardware BIOS protection
Home theater quality 8-channel High Definition Audio

do i need to buy a separate network card( NIC) or sound card for this motherboard or does it come with it????

here’s the actual link to the motherboard
http://www.shoppingsquare.com.au/p_6477_GIGABYTE_GAEP45UD3L_Motherboard

Sam C asked:


Thank you for taking a look at my question I apologize in advance if my diagram is formatted poorly. I believe I have described my desired set-up enough in the body of the question but if I have not, please don’t hesitate to call me on it.

I was looking to clean up a bit of clutter around the house and change my network set-up. What do you think of: A cable modem plugged into a network switch (like the NETGEAR GS108 10/100/1000Mbps ProSafe Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch), who’s cables are routed through the walls and with each room having at least 1 RJ45 socket in the wall.

Each room of the house will have at least one wall jack in which a computer can be plugged in to receive internet access and each of my two wireless routers would be fed as well (one being placed in the attic above the second floor alongside the switch; the other being placed in the pantry on the ground floor).

The company I work for now has me running ethernet cables for all of the new offices being erected. I’ve been given the go-ahead to borrow the crimpers and have up to a 1000 ft of CAT5 (seriously). Essentially, I would only need to buy: the switch itself, a few new face-plates for jacks in the wall, and a few 8P8C modular plugs & sockets.

1: Does anyone see any possible security issues?
2: Am I missing any major mechanics of a switch? (for instance, in order to network 2 PC’s giving them both internet access and access to each other’s shared files would I need anything more than: a modem, switch 2 ethernet cables and 2 PCs? If so, what and why?)
3: Aside from the fun job of crawling in my attic and using fish tape, can anyone thing of any reasons why this would be stupid? (As opposed to just kind of…unusual)
*It’s also worth noting that for wireless security, I use WPA Personal as my roommates have a nasty habit of being unable to enter in WEP hex codes. Should I stop this, and step up my security/is this a non-factor in most cases.

……Cable
……….|
Cable Modem
……….|
…..Switch=====================| |
…..| | | | | |……………………………………..| |
…..| | | | | |………….Downstairs Router……Upstairs Router
.Each Room’s
Networked PC
I have two LINKSYS WRT54GL IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G Broadband Routers and a Motorola SURFboard® Cable Modem SB5101.

The Modem’s specs say, “Supports up to 63 users” but I am not sure how this pertains but if I understand correctly, I’ll need to go: CoAx Cable->Modem->Linksys Router->Switch in order to be able to assign a different IP address to each computer?

And to those complaining about length, please consider there are a number of factors to take in: Overall cost, security, labor involved, appearance, and ease access. If you can’t be bothered to read all the info, or suggest what needs to be trimmed, kindly ignore my question. Thanks.

paul w asked:


My cellphone contract expires this June and i want to switch networks (ATT to Verizon). I can’t stand most of the phones that are offered by Verizon (and the rest of the US carriers (There are tons of great phones in Europe and Asia which are very scarce in the US). Maybe someone knows of a site where i cvan buy such phones cheap!!! Thanks

russellmania8523 asked:


I need to hook up my Wii console to the Internet. Its has a wi-fi connection. Can I get a wireless switch box, and then have my wii connected to my switch box. My switch box is what connects my PS2 and PC to internet, but they are not wireless, so thats why I am asking, or do I get a router. My Dad already has a router that hooks up the internet though out the house. It won’t work with the Wii, I know this because my Nintendo DS won’t connect, it says security settings prohibit access. I asked him, but he doesn’t want to mess with the network. If I bought a wireless router, would that be just like my switch box. Would I connect the water to the jack, and then connect my PC, PS2, Nintendo DS, and my Wii console up to my wireless router. Does a wireless router still come with plugs to plug things that aren’t wireless. So the main question is, should I get a wireless router, or a wireless switch box.

brandon asked:


one of the networks is the building network and one is a local network for a video production lab. And there is one system that is able to be on both networks, and we don’t want to keep switching cables each time we need to get files off of the video network, on to that system. We don’t have a lot of money to spend on buying a proudct, so building something is prefered.

cameljumpdawg asked:


I need to know a good cable connection internet network that i can use. I have Comcast, it used to be time warner but comcast bought them out i think. I live in jackson mississippi and the reason why i want to switch is because i am paying 44.95 and at the begginning of july, it will be 57.95. I want to ask anyone who might be getting a great deal with some other company and are getting great internet access. It will have to be cable connections.

Jeff asked:


without a router. I have no need for internet, i just want to buy about a 13 port switch to lan with my friends. So would a switch work for just setting up a local network?

(Sk8) Julien (Sk8) asked:


have a tmobile ppc and i dont wish to continue to use it, on the tmobile network i want to use it on the cingualr network. So i bought a sim and it doesnt work.Its is registered and everything so what shouldi do. I have been talking to what appears to be dopey cingular reps and they keep telling me to go to a “asian” or “agent: store……………………. ! Please help and dont respond with irrelevant comments thx.

Smooth asked:


I just bought a RAZR under a two year contract with T-Mobile and Im having problems with my connection so I want to change my network provider without switching companies. Is this possible ?