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dunlop | 17:55 Wed 27th Sep 2006 | Technology
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Hi I want to wire up 3 computers and 2 or 3 network printers i understand i have to use a router and connect the broadband to the wan etc everything up to the bit where most routers have only 4 ports so what extra do i need to accomodate more computers and or more printers?? Do i need a hub of somekind?? I must stress i am not looking to go wireless here, weve tried that already and had numerous problems.

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You need a switch like this:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/64190

This connects to one of your free ports on the back of your router, and has more ports to connect your other stuff to.
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