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Old 05-23-2007, 10:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have a router with only one ethernet out and need to connect another computer to the internet(wired connection). Will a switch work, or will I have to buy a new router with more ethernet pots on the back of it.
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I have a router with only one ethernet out and need to connect another computer to the internet(wired connection). Will a switch work, or will I have to buy a new router with more ethernet pots on the back of it.
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Are you sure it's a SOHO router? What's the brand and model of the device? The main purpose and feature for sharing a broadband Internet is the NAT/PAT feature.
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