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csrazdan
Oct 25, 2013Aspirant
Suggestion for connecting NetGear switch to home network
Hi All, I recently purchases NetGear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS108E. I would request your help/suggestions for connecting it to my home network. The other components which I have is...
- Retired_MemberOct 25, 2013Should had bought a new router in the first place. Your router is the problem. Check on their site for a solution.
csrazdan
Oct 26, 2013Aspirant
jmizoguchi wrote: This setup will not work as comcast only allow single dynamic IP release at a time on residential
Thanks for explaining this to me.
jmizoguchi wrote:
Gigabit router
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/31117-cisco-valet-m10-wireless-hotspot-reviewed?start=3
WAN-LAN throughput is 88.2Mbps so it should handle 50Mbps from comcast
Wired connecion from M10 gives me speed between 25 to 28Mbps
jmizoguchi wrote:
Assume the you still get full speed when computer is connected directly to the M10 but if computer behind the switch is sat 25Mbps?
I see full speed of 50 Mbps only if I connect my laptop directly to Motorola cable router. I get speed of 25Mbps for both M10 router or NetGear switch. I am using CAT5 wires for connections.Do you think I should upgrade to CAT5e?
My M10 wireless router is about 3 year old. Is this time to change, it works great though.
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