More ethernet ports

Hi, I have a BT Voyager 2091 wireless router to which I'd like to
connect 4 devices which cannot be wireless enabled. Is it possible to
connect an ordinary Ethernet hub (or switch?) to the singe Ethernet
port on the 2091 and then connect the 4 new devices via CAT5 cable to
ports on the hub?

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Delboy says...
> Hi, I have a BT Voyager 2091 wireless router to which I'd like to
> connect 4 devices which cannot be wireless enabled. Is it possible to
> connect an ordinary Ethernet hub (or switch?) to the singe Ethernet
> port on the 2091 and then connect the 4 new devices via CAT5 cable to
> ports on the hub?
>
Do it with another router.

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On 19 Oct 2006, Conor <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Do it with another router.

Why? Unless there's something 'odd' about the 2091 unit that it cannot
handle a multi-port hub/switch on its single port, the use of something
(which might be on the shelf, or available very cheaply - 5 or 8 ports,
for perhaps 10 to 15 pounds) simple should surely not be ruled out with
no explanation!

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> Hi, I have a BT Voyager 2091 wireless router to which I'd like to
> connect 4 devices which cannot be wireless enabled. Is it possible to
> connect an ordinary Ethernet hub (or switch?) to the singe Ethernet
> port on the 2091 and then connect the 4 new devices via CAT5 cable to
> ports on the hub?

Yes.
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Regards
Jon

"Delboy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to connect an ordinary Ethernet hub (or switch?) to the
> singe Ethernet port on the 2091 and then connect the 4 new devices via
> CAT5 cable to ports on the hub?

Yes (either a hub or switch), unless there is something very peculiar about
the 2091. You may need to use the uplink port on the hub/switch or use a
crossover cable.

You could use another router like Conor suggested, but in the general case
there are several reasons to prefer a hub/switch. If you have a spare router
with five or more LAN ports, you can use that as a switch to save yourself
buying anything; in that case I would recommend using the router.

Alex

Excellent, thanks for the answers guys.

I have a spare switch lying around (somewhere) so I'll press that into
action.

Thanks again.



> You could use another router like Conor suggested, but in the general case
> there are several reasons to prefer a hub/switch. If you have a spare router
> with five or more LAN ports, you can use that as a switch to save yourself
> buying anything; in that case I would recommend using the router.
>
> Alex

"Alex Fraser" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed). uk...
> "Delboy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed) ups.com...
> > Is it possible to connect an ordinary Ethernet hub (or switch?) to the
> > singe Ethernet port on the 2091 and then connect the 4 new devices via
> > CAT5 cable to ports on the hub?
>
> Yes (either a hub or switch), unless there is something very peculiar
about
> the 2091. You may need to use the uplink port on the hub/switch or use a
> crossover cable.
>

I have noticed that these days, even the cheaper switches often have
autosense ports

> You could use another router like Conor suggested, but in the general case
> there are several reasons to prefer a hub/switch. If you have a spare
router
> with five or more LAN ports, you can use that as a switch to save yourself
> buying anything; in that case I would recommend using the router.
>

If you uise use another router you will almost certainly need a cross over
cable...

> Alex
>
>