Ok here is the story. I have my modem and my router in my dining room. My 1st and 2nd pc's are also in my dining room connected to the router.
I was wondering if it would be possible to put a second router in a separate room which connects to the 1st router. The 2nd router would connect to my 360 and 3rd pc. What I am asking is, is it possible to connect two routers together and still get a internet connection for my 360 and 3rd pc?
I have a wired connection and here is a diagram, http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9264/routerqy2.gif .
I also could just use a hub for my 3rd pc and xbox 360 but the connection is always halved even if one system is off, a router allows for connections only when the system needs it.
2007-07-06 05:58:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes.
But you do not need to. Buy an Ethernet switch, it will allow connections between all PCs and the internet and will be cheaper than a router.
Adding a router will be more expensive and add extra latency between the XBox and the internet.
2007-07-06 06:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by Simon T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You won't need another router. What you need is a hub or network switch. Think of your router as your doorway to the Internet. You only need one doorway.
On the back of your router you should have 4 or 5 RJ-45 network ports available. You can use those ports to plug in PCs, Printer servers, or any other network device that connects via these RJ-45 plugs. You could also plug in a hub/switch or even a stand alone wireless access point. I, personally have a 24 port switch plugged into my NetGear router which gives me the ability to hook 24 more devices to my network. Something that I can't ever see myself doing but at least they are there if I need them.
Captain Computer
2007-07-06 14:08:23 · answer #2 · answered by Captain Computer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but sounds to me you are having same problems as me as for connecition being halved sounds like dsl and a cheap router. i am waiting on a call back for a new dsl modem now cause they don't know and i have been setting networls up for years and this is the first issue i seen like this.
so it's dsl modem or router. and if it's a dsl modem it has a router just not a wireless one sound's to me you need to look at modem.
2007-07-06 13:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by clyd_taylor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋