My 8 port ethernet router is full, I want to have more connection. What would I do?
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You can buy a switch or a hub. Switches are better, because they are "intelligent" and distribute information according to which computer it's destined for. Hubs slow down the network somewhat by sending the information to every computer it's connected to.\n\nMore here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch
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You probably need to call your tech support about that problem..I run two computer's from a router all the time and both have equal speed
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Yes, you need another router. It will the fastest and most efficient way to do this. There is software you could install that allows it to be done through one of the computers, but it is a nightmare and you would always have to have both machines on. With the prices of Internet Broadband routers these days, why even bother.\n\nI won't fill up this page with the "How-to", so please take a look here:\n\nhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1114037291160&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
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You will only be able to split your traffic between the two connections with a load balancing router. What I mean is there is no readily available way to connect your 4mb line and 2 mb line to give you 6mb of total bandwidth.\n\nAbout the cheapest you can go is with the D-Link DI-LB604.\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833127069\n\nThis router will allow you to make both Internet connections available to your network, but it lacks any built in wireless connectivity.
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From your question, I assume that other PCs are already connected to your router and they work well.  If that's the case then there probably is no configuration changes necessary to do on your router.\n\nIf you have a port free on the back of your router (in most home routers, there are 4 ports) then plug in your Ethernet cable into the back of the router and into the back of your PC (I'm assuming again that you have a NIC (network interface card) in your PC.  Most PCs already come configured for DHCP (their internet address is supplied from the ISP or Router) Then use your browser and see if you can get online.  If you get an error message saying the site cannot be found then you will have to get into your PC's network configuration and change from a fixed IP address to a dynamic (DHCP) address.  If this is the case, ask another question: How do I modify my network configuration from fixed to dynamic?
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If you're a Windows user (XP preferably), go to Windows Update.  It should be able to detect your ethernet port and provide a recent driver.
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Your router needs looking at. Below is a URL for you to check out.\n\nThere is also another to a tech forum where they help with networking issues.
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You may need to allow more through your firewall.  See what your Firewall is set to, and change it.
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My guess is that your modem only allows one method of connection - either USB or ethernet, not both.  You say in your question wireless router, do you have 4 ports + the one internet port on the back, or just 1 port?  If you only have one, then it is just a wireless access point.  If it is a wireless router, you would be better off placing the modem in bridged mode and running everything through the router.  However, in one of your updates, you mention that "the broadband controller has some problem" - do you mean the network connection on your computer?  You might try reinstalling the drivers and see if that takes care of the issue.
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There's a piece of the puzzle missing... do you have dial-up? Broadband?\n\nIf you have broadband and you're getting poor results on only one of the computers, your router might have a control to set the priority from one port to another.  Check the port settings to see that they're appropriate.
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LAN cable there is a limit but the longer it is the more noise it will make and loss it's information\n\nfirst of all do a Network wizard on your mian one thought your modem/router\n\nthen connect his and do a network wizard too. \n\nmakes sure ot select the option this computer connect to a resdential gatway or though another computer.\n\nthis should work..\n\nif not. \n\ncheck your ip on yoru friends computer\nif you don't know \nstart->run-Type in\ncmd \nblack screen pops out.\ntype in \nipconfig\n\nit will show your firneds computer\n\nif the ip does not resmele doesn't have a nything else than 192.0.0.1, \n\nyou might have to configure your router/modem/hub agian\n\n###############\nmight not be related,\nyou need to have a router if you want ot share internet, after a router u can get hub and share to more of your friends.\n\nMost internet provider usuall will give you a modem with a router with hub built in but charges xtra thans standard modem,\n\n\nthe router changes mask your internet ip and makes a local ip for your network so it can be shared.\n\na hub will not work.\n\ni already try once when me and my roomate want to see if a hub will replace a router for sharing internet(although it did work when you a 56k dailup sharing) and it didn't.
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Yep, it's called a 'hub'.\nYou want something like this:\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Netgear-EN104TP-4-Port-Ethernet-Uplink/dp/B00000J4M9
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You could try a standard linksys (or any oter brand) hub with 4 ports.  You can pick one up for about $20.  It will depend on your cable company and if they allow multiple connections at one time.  If they don't, you can get a standard ethernet router for about $29 or $39 with 4 ports.  It will act as a single entry point to the cable modem and look like one PC.  If you get one with wireless, it will cost a bit more.\n\nYou might want to check your cable company documentation or ask them what would work with their equipment.\n\nGood Luck!
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I think you should use cat5 cable if at all possibile and a wired router. How many stories are you trying to penetrate with a signal? If you are on dial-up, what's the point, except to network the two systems.
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Use a router and network cards. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Router for more info.  Or you can use a hub which will split the connection as well.
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Each machine will nead to have a NIC (network interface card) installed. The cheapest and fastest way would be to buy four Cat 5e ethernet cables and network the machines together using a Hub, Router or Switch. If you have Windows XP, you're done. Windows XP will automatically configure the network for you. If you have an earlier version you'll have to go to Network Places and add a network, on each machine.\n\nGood luck and have fun.
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Wireless is always going to be slower.. its transmitting through air. You really want to connect with an ethernet cable, it will be faster and more reliable.. that may mean having to string a long cable through the house though. \n\nYou may also want to consider either a signal booster, to increase the range and signal of the router, or even a newer router such as the pre-N 802.11n ones.