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Brought new switch

Started by Nikolasr , Jul 19 2010 03:08 PM

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Nikolasr

Posted 19 July 2010 - 03:08 PM

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Hello i have brought new switch Sweex sw015.But i have three computers but my provider allows 2 mac addresses.So i attach the cable modem to the switch and i have now internet on two computers.Is there any solution to have internet on third,like setting the ip manually?

Regards and please help me.

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Artellos

Posted 23 July 2010 - 02:04 AM

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The only way you can get more than 2 computers on your network would be to buy a Router.
A switch will only split the current line and divide access, While a Router can create a network with a single mac address.

Regards,
Olrik