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Old 05-19-2007, 12:54 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: 10 computers sharing 2 ADSL lines

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Originally Posted by neeeel View Post
whats the best way to do this

for equipment i have 2 adsl routers( linksys and draytek) , and 1 HP 24 port switch. My first idea was to put 4 pcs on one ADSL line, and 6 on the other, but is it possible ( well im sure it is, but is it any different) to connect the 2 routers to the switch, and then stick all my pcs onto the switch. The switch is unmanaged, so will it utilise the bandwidth of both routers effectively? The PCs will be used for gaming a lot, so it will be important that someone surfing the net or downloading will not affect in-game pings.

thanks for any comments/help
No, only 1 router connected to your xDSL modem. This is how you should have it going.

ADSL modem>WAN port on router/LAN port on router>Port on switch>computer.

The connection between the router and switch needs a cross-over cable.
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