How do two computers use one switch? 5

Here the author assumes that you have applied for ADSL broadband service from China Telecom and have installed it in place. When building a shared LAN, please check your ADSL modem product description first, if it supports the routing function, then you can save the money of buying a broadband router; Otherwise, this equipment is essential;

In addition, another indispensable device is the switch, which relies on the mutual communication between computers as a relay device; There is also the need to install a network card for each computer to be responsible for receiving data, as well as preparing several channels for data transmission - network cables, OK, basically these things. And if you only have two computers, you don't have to be so troublesome, just install a network card in each of the two computers, and then connect them with a network cable.

1. Broadband router.

Broadband routers serve two purposes, one is to connect different networks, and the other is to choose the route of information transmission, which is the best solution for sharing broadband connections. And with the advantages of easy to use, easy to manage, and zero maintenance, it has become the preferred device for Internet sharing access.

Choosing a router and choosing a computer is the same thing, and the first thing to look at is the hardware. Hardware is the basis of router operation, the hardware model is good, the quality is high, the router is not only stable, but also can be expanded. For example, the number of access computers, the general access router can support 100 PCs, and in addition to IP sharing and routing functions, it also has firewall, time management, DMZ and other functions; Another example is the large capacity of memory and flash memory, which can provide strong processing power for the router.

At present, there are many brands of such products on the market, and you can ask your friends around you what brands have a good reputation in the local area. The more common ones are: D-Link, TP-Link, Aitai Technology, Cisco, 3com, Huawei 3com, etc.

2. Switch.

The switch, the successor to this hub, is incomparable to the former in terms of speed and functionality. Its main function is to realize the interconnection of multiple computers, which is equivalent to the role of the "middleman" mentioned above.

In today's household switch market, because there is a big gap between different brands and different port numbers of switches, so when purchasing, you should choose according to your actual situation, such as the choice of networking, bearing, brand, favorite switch shape, etc., in addition, you must also pay attention to the performance indicators of the switch, such as the number of interfaces, generally speaking, 5 ports and 8 ports of the switch is the first choice.

You can use a network cable to connect the computer to the switch!