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Connecting switch to router
I have a Linksys 8 port router on my business wired network and it works just
fine. Now I need to add several more devices (2 printers and 3 more computers) to the network and I need more ports. Rather than buy a 16 port router I want to use an old D-Link model DSS-16+ unmanaged switch that I have collecting dust. I have been reading about this switch and it says use the 'uplink' port to connect first to a router - but I don't see any 'uplink' port - only 16 ports marked '1' through '16'. Will any port suffice as the 'uplink' port? Do I need a straight through or crossover cable? Also, will the new computers I connect to this switch be able to access the internet? Or only the computers connected to the router be able to? Once installed, will I need to reconfigure my Linksys to 'reconginize' the switch or will everything be automatic? Thanks for any replies. |
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