28-04-2005, 22:23
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Will this work?
I dont want to be told you'll be better with a router. Just if this will work.
modem > switch> pc and ps2
Diagram explains.
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28-04-2005, 22:32
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Re: Will this work?
I'm not certain but, the way I understand this you will have two devices (your PC and the PS2) sharing the same IP address if you configure things like this.....
I could be wrong though.....
Oh yeah, and you'd be better off with a router you know 
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28-04-2005, 22:32
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Re: Will this work?
Sorry mate, but know this will not work. A switch has no way to perform NATS, or query the modem for an IP etc...
Hate to say it.. but you need a router with a switch built in..
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28-04-2005, 22:33
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Re: Will this work?
I daresay someone who knows more about these things will be along soon to correct me 
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28-04-2005, 22:38
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Re: Will this work?
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Originally Posted by renshaw2k4
I dont want to be told you'll be better with a router. Just if this will work.
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Nope. You need a router, or you could use ICS.
Cheap (& good) router: Linksys BEFSR41 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...179932-9988406
Last edited by Matt D; 28-04-2005 at 22:41.
Reason: Typo/spelling
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28-04-2005, 22:41
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Re: Will this work?
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I understand that router is also quite "Cheap" Matt 
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28-04-2005, 22:42
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Re: Will this work?
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I understand that router is also quite "Cheap" Matt |
Oops. Fixed.
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28-04-2005, 22:49
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Re: Will this work?
ok..... I'll buy a router  lol
Just seeing if can get around not buying one, just for my sons ps2 lol
http://www.abocom.com.tw/product_detail.php?id=294
That should do the job, Not like it will have a big load, Only maximum of 1mb run though it.
So modem > router > pc/ps2
(buying from http://www.web-systems.co.uk cheap local shop)
Last edited by renshaw2k4; 28-04-2005 at 22:55.
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29-04-2005, 00:36
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Re: Will this work?
yeah, that setup (with router rather than switch) will work great.
I can also vouch for the BEFSR41 router... we have one as a spare since upgrading to a wireless one (BEFW11S4 - which is also very good)
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30-04-2005, 09:58
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Re: Will this work?
Netgear kit very good and easy to set up, especially the USB adaptors.
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30-04-2005, 12:34
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Re: Will this work?
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Netgear kit very good and easy to set up, especially the USB adaptors. |
Seconded 
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30-04-2005, 14:02
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Re: Will this work?
Actually the setup the OP enquired about it possible- but you will need the ntl PS2 service ( www.ntlworld.com/ps2) for an extra £2 per month. You will be supplied with the additional cables and switch that are required.
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30-04-2005, 14:19
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Re: Will this work?
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Actually the setup the OP enquired about it possible- but you will need the ntl PS2 service ( www.ntlworld.com/ps2) for an extra £2 per month. You will be supplied with the additional cables and switch that are required. |
The OP has the switch, and the router he will be looking at is £15. After eight months it will have paid for itself compared to the NTL service..
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