Re: [LUG] Connecting router to a switch

["Colin James" <colin.james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

does have a switch but only 4 which isn't enough for me so thats why I need 
the 2 together. just about to have a go at getting it working. no doubt I 
will need some help with something later!
Thanks
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Walker" <peter.walker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: [LUG] Connecting router to a switch


> Colin James wrote:
>
> > Might sound silly to you guys but I am quite new to networking. so
> > just want to make sure. To connect an Adsl router to a switch I just
> > use one cat5 cable? Is that right? does it need to be a patch or a
> > crossover?
>
>
> Yes, just one standard patch cable. Does your router have a switch built
> into it as well?
>
> Pete
>
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