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mikey36 · Joined: 11 Sep 2005

we have a lan modem a hub and 2 computers we need to configure.

i had it configur3ed this way and was working for 2 days now we have issues. line from telephone to dsl modem, lan line to hub position 1, from hub ports 3 and 4 to lan card on 2 separate computers. as i said was working well.

now if we both plug the lan cable into the our computers at once the person who pluggged in first drops out..... so frustrating

please help

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

Seriously- ditch the hub and get a router. More secure and more importantly for you a better routing of your bandwidth.

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

mikey36 · Joined: 11 Sep 2005

point taken re router will investigate further on sat at yong

but until then how do i set it up and how will i set up a router.

do i need more than just standard lan ports on both computers.

please educate the dummy

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

It will be easier for you if you just think 'smart hub' when you see 'router'. The hardware requirements are the same, but a router will provide you with a firewall, and it will prevent one computer hogging all the bandwidth (which I believe was what was happening in your hub configuration).