what should i do

[a911master]

should i use a secon router or use the switch hub just using it in my room so i can connect my ps3 and computer and laptop up to the network

 

[acurasd]

should i use a secon router or use the switch hub just using it in my room so i can connect my ps3 and computer and laptop up to the network

All you would have to do is use a switch.... and connect your laptop to your switch the ps3 to the switch and then run a line from one of the ports from the router to the switch so that the ps3 can get the itnernet as well.

 

[a911master]

yes that is what i do would it be better to use a second router

 

[acurasd]

yes that is what i do would it be better to use a second router

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I just told you what would be easier to do but if you want to use a second router in the equation...be right ahead....
your just going to make it harder on youself.

 

[computersplus]

sounds like you want to wireless connect multiple devices to an existing wireless network if you have two routers you could use the second router as a wireless client bridge of the first router

 

[aem]

What sort of router do you have now? If it's a multi-port router, why can't you put it in your room, connect the PS3 to it and have it broadcasting your wireless network from there?

 

[a911master]

will i gain any thing by using a second router instaed of a switch hub i need more then four port the host router only gives me four ports

 

[acurasd]

You got to help us define what kind of network you are setting up.... it is really hard for us to guess your network situation.

Please information us how you want your network, how many devices.. and waht devices you have already.....

 

[aem]

will i gain any thing by using a second router instaed of a switch hub i need more then four port the host router only gives me four ports

As what aurasd said, also if you have a very large house, doubble story etc. This will decide if you need more connecting devices as there will be signal issues.

If you need morre than 4 ports, and you router only has 4, then you will need a hub/switch. There is no gain in getting a second router.

 

[a911master]

Thanks aem there is nothing specail i am trying to do i just wanted the fasted connection for online games with the ps3 and xbox 360 and soon my pc if i know i can not be anyfaster then the host router i didnt know if the hub was slowing me down i did a test on speak easy my download was 19460kbps and upload was 4563kbps i geuss that it good

 

[aem]

If you are into gaming than get a Gigabit switch.

 

[acurasd]

If you are into gaming than get a Gigabit switch.

If you have computers in the house and you are giong to game then a gigabit switch is the best thing especially if you are goig to transfer alot of files. That is what I have in my house.


Now, if you are just going to do online gaming and you don want to spend all the money then a 10/100 switch is perfectly fine becuase I highly doubt that your internet is going to reach 1000 speeds.

I have hard wire in my house with gigabit switchs and my ping is a 5 and that is connecting to another server in the house. Which is good cause it takes the stress off the other computer of redering.


Okay.. How many computers do you have in your house. How far apart is your internet and rooms from one another. What devices do you have in your house so far?

Yes your internet connection is very good. I dont see a problem wth lag if you configure the network correctly.