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Radiatedtheory18
can u share files and printers on a router as well as a internet connection?
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Originally posted by Radiatedtheory18
can u share files and printers on a router as well as a internet connection?
Well actually, a router usually has a SWITCH attached to it, but in any case, the answer is still yes.Originally posted by kyle_soule
Yes, a router is a hub with more ports and the ability to store tables, among other things.
Originally posted by russ_watters
Well actually, a router usually has a SWITCH attached to it, but in any case, the answer is still yes.
My router says right on the box "cable/dsl router with 4 port switch." A router is essentially just device that connects one network to another. It only has one input and one output.Originally posted by kyle_soule
A home router would not have a switch, and routers do not connect into switches, switches connect to routers, in large groups usually.
So for a home router to have a switch would be crazy.
Its pretty simple, Integral: a switch sends information to the destination its meant for. A hub sends all information from all sources to all destinations. Thats where the bandwidth issue comes in.My understanding is that the switch is smarter then a hub and able to provide FULL bandwithth to each computer.
Originally posted by russ_watters
My router says right on the box "cable/dsl router with 4 port switch." A router is essentially just device that connects one network to another. It only has one input and one output.
I've wondered about this too. If several computers are networked together through a switch, well, here's perhaps what I mean;Originally posted by russ_watters
My router says right on the box "cable/dsl router with 4 port switch." A router is essentially just device that connects one network to another. It only has one input and one output. Its pretty simple, Integral: a switch sends information to the destination its meant for. A hub sends all information from all sources to all destinations. Thats where the bandwidth issue comes in.
Since a switch only sends data to its intended destination (instead of all possible destinations) you do indeed get full capacity out of the switch. Now there is overhead and things like that, so the maximum capacity is never its theoretical 100mbps, but you get as close as is possible. And computers not transfering info to/from each other are not affected by what other computers on the network are doing.Originally posted by BoulderHead
I've wondered about this too. If several computers are networked together through a switch, well, here's perhaps what I mean;
computers; A, B, C, D
Let's say the swith connects to the internet and A and B are splitting the bandwith of that connection. Is it possible for C and D to be exchanging files at full network bandwidth speeds without data-stream collisions taking place with A or B?
I believe the answer is yes, that the switch can isolated communications between C and D while splitting the internet bandwidth between A and B.
I have seen the prices of switches fall and fall. I'm thinking that Hubs may become increasingly more difficult to find in stores because few people want them. In the scenario above, if using a Hub, I believe all four of those computers would have to take turns 'talking', be it Time Division Multiplexing or some other scheme. That would make for much slower over speeds for that kind of network.
Yes, most modern routers come with built-in file and printer sharing capabilities. This allows multiple devices connected to the router to access and use shared files and printers.
The process may vary depending on the router model, but generally, you will need to enable file and printer sharing in the router's settings and then configure the sharing permissions for specific files and printers. You may also need to install additional software or drivers on your devices to access the shared files and printers.
Yes, sharing files and printers on a router does not affect its ability to provide an internet connection. As long as the router is connected to a modem or an existing internet connection, all devices connected to it can access the internet and share files and printers simultaneously.
It can be, but it also depends on how you set up the sharing permissions. It is recommended to password-protect shared files and printers to prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, it is important to keep your router's firmware updated to fix any security vulnerabilities.
No, file and printer sharing on a router is limited to devices connected to the same network. If you want to share files and printers with devices on different networks, you may need to use a cloud storage service or set up a virtual private network (VPN).