Replacement router or hub?

[Stretchwickster]

I currently have a single-port ADSL modem connected to a single PC. What I want to do is share only the internet connection with 3 other PCs. To achieve this I know I could just purchase a replacement ADSL router that has 4 ports, but would a cheaper alternative be to buy a hub which sits between the router and the original PC, into which all the PCs wishing to use the internet connection are plugged? Will this work? Or do I have to have a router with more ports?

Your advice would be much appreciated!

Clive

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[artesian2000]

Depends. As long as your ADSL modem supports DHCP you'd be fine with a hub. Having a router behind the modem couldn't hurt. Havind a router with a firewall built would add some security to you network.

 

[Stretchwickster]

I guess I might as well just replace the existing BT Voyager 210 (ADSL Modem) with a 4-port ADSL Modem Router with a built in firewall.

Clive

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[Stretchwickster]

Just to inform anyone else who contemplating the same situation:
I bought a Belkin Wireless G+ MIMO 4-port Router (no modem) which sits between the BT Voyager modem and the main desktop PC upstairs. 32 wireless devices can be connected to it. We currently have an wireless laptop and a downstairs desktop (with a LinkSys Speedbooster USB network adapter) connected to the wireless network. All is working nicely. Strong signal. No dropped connections as yet.

Clive

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