Subject: Need help with choosing wireless hardware
bruce
Junior Member Posts: 2 Registered: 23/6/05 Status: Offline
posted on 23/6/05 at 09:50
I'd like to create a home LAN and would like
to know what kind of hardware I need. The
LAN will not be connected to the internet. It's
purpose will only be to share files,etc. between
three computers. I was given a wireless router (
DLink DI-524) by a friend and would like to
know if I could use this for my LAN ? It
has 4 ports on the back to connect the
computers, but it also has a port for high speed
internet. Could I just plug the computers into
this router and get it to share files , or do
I need a connection to high speed internet for
it to be able to work ? Please help !
Super Moderator Posts: 59 Registered: 30/5/05 Status: Offline
posted on 24/6/05 at 14:01
hi,
D-link DI 524 has a built in 4-port switch.
you can share the files between the three computers
with the above router without having to connect
to the internet.
connect the three computers on any of the four
ports and leave the wan port (port for high
speed internet) unconnected.
check the datasheet and the manual for settings of
the router to use as a 4-port swith.
posted on 23/6/05 at 09:50
posted on 24/6/05 at 14:25