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    Cable modem -> router -> ethernet switch = plug and play?

    Having had a number of wireless networking issues since building myself a new pc I've recently installed a CAT cable running to my room to solve the problem. However, the same wireless issues are now cropping up with my PS3 as well as my mates laptops during LAN gaming - so I'd like to buy an ethernet switch to save any further hassle.

    My current setup consists of a WRT54GL (running Tomato) connected directly to the cable modem. After doing a bit of research I've decided to get the Netgear FS605 ethernet switch. It will be connected to the WRT54GL via a CAT cable, and the pc and ps3 (and laptops) will be plugged into the switch. Should I expect any problems or will it be plug and play? Does anyone else have a similar setup?

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    Re: Cable modem -> router -> ethernet switch = plug and play?

    Just plug it in and go.

    I use the same setup as you only I use a prosafe gigabit switch.
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    Re: Cable modem -> router -> ethernet switch = plug and play?

    Networking gear like this is great: it all just works.

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    Re: Cable modem -> router -> ethernet switch = plug and play?

    Whay would you need an additional switch when the WRT54GL has a 4 port switch built into it?

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    Re: Cable modem -> router -> ethernet switch = plug and play?

    Because the WRT54GL is in the living room next to the cable modem (its a shared house) and my PC and PS3 are upstairs

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    Re: Cable modem -> router -> ethernet switch = plug and play?

    Aah, yes that would explain it - I would imagine that a switch was cheaper than multiple long Cat5e cables......

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