i have a broadband connection, using a cable modem. i connected the switch to the modem, and connected three computers to the switch only one has internet connection while the other two don't. The the other two are only sending packets and not recieving, i switched the cables still the same result. used the ip address of the one working with others while disableing the one working still no luck, they are all on the same workgroup, what can be the problem?
2007-07-03 07:47:05 · 9 answers · asked by j.c. 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You can use a network "switch" BUT you must have a router in place BEFORE the switch. Most ROUTERS have 4 or 5 expansion ports on the back to run extra computers. In the event you need to run more than the available ports connect the "uplink" port to a SWITCH to expand further. If you do not have an "uplink" port use the last port available to you on the back of the ROUTER.
You can connect a SWITCH to each ROUTER port if you wish or use the SWITCH'S "uplink" port to add more.
Network SWITCHES can be ran "by themselves" for a DIAL-UP connection ONLY (using internet connection sharing)!
If you are using a quality TRUE "PLUG AND PLAY" ROUTER,.....NO CONFIGURATION is necessary with XP to obtain IP addresses. Just Click Start, Control Panel, Network Connections, Right-Click on your LAN connection and Left-Click on "repair".
If you cannot release it this way, Left-Click on STATUS, then on SUPPORT TAB, click on "repair" here. This location will also show you your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway!
2007-07-03 08:00:47 · answer #1 · answered by Tim (Certified Technician) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a pretty common issue, since switches and routers look very similar. In general, there's 2 solutions:
The cheapest solution would be to get an additional ethernet adapter (either internal or external/USB) for one of your computers, whichever one will be on the most. Then you would place this computer between the cable modem and the switch, and configure it to act as a gateway, so it assigns addresses to everything "downstream" from it, i.e. the computers on the other side of the switch.
The easiest solution would be to replace the switch with a router. A router is basically a switch with the added functionality of being the gateway via some embedded firmware. Now the router can be configured to assign addresses to everything downstream from it. If you go this route, I'd suggest buying a wireless router on sale somewhere - you'll likely end up wanting one eventually anyways.
It is pretty common in dorms, offices, apartment buildings, etc. to only need a switch on your end because there is a gateway further "upstream" before the connection to rest of the Internet. With cable or dsl, you need to provide the gateway (again, router = switch+gateway).
2007-07-03 08:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by R.C. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple outstanding issues you need to approach, and then what you are attempting to do, will work.
First, are all of your computers getting an IP address? Your cable providor may control the number of connections you are allowed to have, by limiting the number of computers that can get an ip address (ie via dhcp) from the providor, to one.
If that is the case, you need a cable modem that is capable of handling network address translation (NAT) to "hide" your computers from the inside world. Most cable modems and broadband routers nowdays support this feature. Caveot Emptor, without getting a unique address for each computer that your cable providor recognizes, and sharing a single address, you "may" have trouble getting some gaming applications or other programs that require outside computers to initiate connections to your computers, to work.
If you don't know how to set all this up, most cable and dsl providors offer a package deal to get your local computers all connected to the internet for you, and you won't have to hassle with it. Many offer this free, and others charge a small fee.
2007-07-03 08:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can not do this without a router. Although many people say that a router and switch are the same - they are not.
To route a broadband connection - a router must be in place after the modem - on lager networks - then have switches in place.
2007-07-03 07:53:18 · answer #4 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the other two machines have network cards with the right drivers that are loading correctly? Also, when you used the IP did you also put in the default gateway and DNS server(s)? IP by itself is not enough.
You didn't mention the OS in use on those machines so I can't give detailed info on how to start troubleshooting. It sounds like a hardware and/or driver problem though.
2007-07-03 08:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem is your network configuration.
Only 1 pc will have the IP address of your ISP and the others are unable to connect.
You need a router. Connect router WAN port to the Modem; connect router LAN port to the network switch.
Configure router for a dynamic WAN IP address; configure router to provide DHCP to LAN pcs. Make sure all pcs are configured to obtain IP address automatically.
Follow your router manual on the configuration. Be sure to save the router config.
2007-07-03 08:00:42 · answer #6 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't do this. The switch can not translate all the machines addresses and route them, you need a router for this.
2007-07-03 07:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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