Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:54 pm
Just get a switch. They're cheap and it will work.
The problem that you are experiencing is likely due to a single pc that is configured with a different duplexing or speed than the rest of the pc's on the hub. ie. If one pc on the hub is running at 10baseT then everything on the hub runs 10baseT -- also hubs are half duplex by nature which is going to make things slower.
Set it up like this:
I would recommend that you stay away from having 2 routers in your house. If you have a router chained to another router you will not likely be able to communicate through the routers "firewall" to the isolated subnet. You will be able to go the other way however.
I have 2 switches, 2 routers, 3 hubs at my house (almost fully populated) and have been through almost every scenario. A switch will give you the speed you require with a simple configuration.
The problem that you are experiencing is likely due to a single pc that is configured with a different duplexing or speed than the rest of the pc's on the hub. ie. If one pc on the hub is running at 10baseT then everything on the hub runs 10baseT -- also hubs are half duplex by nature which is going to make things slower.
Set it up like this:
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Cable Modem --> Router ---Wire to room--> Switch --> desktop
|--> comp |--> laptop
|--> laptop |--> xboxI have 2 switches, 2 routers, 3 hubs at my house (almost fully populated) and have been through almost every scenario. A switch will give you the speed you require with a simple configuration.