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Old Router Serving As A "Switch" Also ?
Hello,
I want to run two PC's in my home.
I have a Comcast box feeding my (old) Router.
I bought a GigaBit Switch ("TP-LINK TL-SG1005D) as was suggested (not received yet) but just noticed
that my quite old Cisco/LinkSys EA3500 Router has several output Ethernet Ports.
Unfortunately, I cannot find the manual for it.
Is it likely that this Router also serves as a "Switch," and all I have to do is run an Ethernet cable from two of its Ports to the two desktop PC's ? Both PC's would be in operation at the same time, and would
require simultaneous (using term loosely) internet access.
And there is no need for the "Switch" I ordered ?
Or, should I use one Router Port to feed the "Switch," and then take off two Ethernet cables
from the new Switch to go to each PC ? Necessary ? Better ?
Thanks, as always,
Bob