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Old 30 June 2006, 11:41 AM
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Currently we have a small office network, with cat5 cabling. Runs peer to peer with adsl router, networked printers and 4 or 5 PCs.

All units are working but my network hub(8 port) is now full. It does have an upload port. (sitecom LN-113)

I need to add more PCs to the network, with at least two units being added via a wireless connection.

What would be the cheapest way to expand the current network, and allow more pcs to be added, some with wireless connectivity, and all to be able to access central pc?

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Old 30 June 2006, 01:21 PM
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Just buy another hub (with multiple ports and wireless) and connect it to your existing one.

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or get rid of the hub and buy a HP Procurve 10/100 mb Switch, they come in a varitey of sizes from 8 port to 52 port IIRC.
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any recommendations for equipment? a multiple port hub, with wired ports and wireless?
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And lol at HP switch, our pcs dont cost that much!
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Any switch will do, Procurves are ok but not the be-all and end-all. Don't bother with hubs.
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Originally Posted by stevencotton
Any switch will do, Procurves are ok but not the be-all and end-all. Don't bother with hubs.
Well unfortunately I am biased for obvious reasons
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