I have a D-604 router with 4 ports. I have connected a 5 port Ethernet switch to that. Since one port on each is used for the cable connecting the switch to the router. I have a total of 7 available ports. However, when I hook up seven only five can access the internet or "see each other". What can I do to allow for all seven (or even more if I were to buy an additional switch) to access the internet?
2007-11-23 11:08:59 · 5 answers · asked by superchef567 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Thanks for all answers. However, I have another question. If I were to unhook my router from my cable modem could I hook up all seven computers (or more) and could they all see one another?
2007-11-24 08:11:32 · update #1
Well I don't have a 604 but I do have a Dlink router connected to a 24 port switch and have all 16 computers working just fine!
You need to check the routers DHCP pool range and be sure it is set to more than the number of computers you want to connect. You also need to check and be sure all machines are set to "receive" dhcp from the router. Generally its easiest to set and add one machine at a time, get it working, move to the next.
There is a practical limit based on the bandwidth available from the internet but theory allows 254 machines!
If the machines don't "see" each other you need to check the workgroup and firewall settings on them. The firewalls can prevent local networking as well as different workgroup names.
It really shouldn't matter whether the internet is connected or not, the LOCAL NETWORK has no dependency on it. If the router is working correctly, the ISP will only see ONE MAC address period regardless of the number of computers attached. The router is a "wall" that separates the LOCAL from the "WIDE AREA".
Hope that helps.
2007-12-01 01:16:30 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fast speed Internet Carriers that offer high speed cable have set a limitation of five computers per home. You cannot exceed this unless you wish to have a second account which means that you will pay double to what you are paying now to add another router modem...............
2007-11-23 11:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Increase the range of the DHCP address or hand coded an ip your self on the other computers
2007-11-23 11:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How ever many you fancy. It can handle 255 easily. Check your DHCP settings.
2007-11-23 11:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by Linux OS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you were to get them all working, your Internet service provider will be able to see all devices connected, and will disconnect you by automation the minute something goes awry.
^^^^added to above answer^^^^^
2007-11-23 14:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by Phyrekiss 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋