Help with network

PumaSpeed · 11-19-2008, 08:11 AM

Here is the situation,

My current setup is this:

Cable Modem -> Router(Netgear) -> 6 Computers (Wireless)

I need 1 computer to have a Static(Persistant) IP.

I am currently issued 2 Static(Persistant) IP's.

So with this setup, can I do this and will it work?

Cable Modem -> HUB -> StaticIpComputer, Router -> 5 Computers (Wireless from Router)

Or does the Router need a Static IP as well.

The one computer with the static ip will be connected to by a server (multiple times throughout the day) elsewhere, that is why it needs a static ip.

Or should I use a Switch instead of a HUB.

(And yes, I can connect the computer with the Static IP by 5, or 5e ethernet cable.

Would this work?

Thanx

johnwill · 11-19-2008, 08:15 AM

You can use a switch or a hub for that connection. Note that the computer connected directly to the hub will not be networked with the other five computers that are connected to the router.

PumaSpeed · 11-19-2008, 08:51 AM

That is fine! Thanx I appreciate the quick reply in answer to this question.

11-19-2008, 08:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
PumaSpeed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Help with network Here is the situation, My current setup is this: Cable Modem -> Router(Netgear) -> 6 Computers (Wireless) I need 1 computer to have a Static(Persistant) IP. I am currently issued 2 Static(Persistant) IP's. So with this setup, can I do this and will it work? Cable Modem -> HUB -> StaticIpComputer, Router -> 5 Computers (Wireless from Router) Or does the Router need a Static IP as well. The one computer with the static ip will be connected to by a server (multiple times throughout the day) elsewhere, that is why it needs a static ip. Or should I use a Switch instead of a HUB. (And yes, I can connect the computer with the Static IP by 5, or 5e ethernet cable. Would this work? Thanx Last edited by PumaSpeed; 11-19-2008 at 08:13 AM.

11-19-2008, 08:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,513 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help with network You can use a switch or a hub for that connection. Note that the computer connected directly to the hub will not be networked with the other five computers that are connected to the router. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-19-2008, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
PumaSpeed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista	Re: Help with network That is fine! Thanx I appreciate the quick reply in answer to this question.