Argitoth Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 So, how do I know what kind of router I need? I'm thinking I want at least 8 port hub, but what does the 10/20/100/200/1000/2000 mean? Which specification should I get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowe Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Speed of data transfer probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argitoth Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 how much speed is usually used in a lan party? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Person Man Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I think the 10/20/100 etc. are just megabits per second modes it supports. I think 100mbps is plenty for LAN. The more the better if u need to transfer large patches or whatever when youre all set up tho. But the network controller in most computers can handle like 1000mbps tops if its a newer comp. I'd just get a good brand hub like linksys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argitoth Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 Thank you person man. I thought 100 was all I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Nekko! Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Keep in mind that a hub is different from a switch or a router. Hubs transmit the same data to all the ports (so bad for games), where a switch and a router manage traffic through the specific ports (Ideal for games). A switch is probably all you really need. You can step it up to a router, because a router is just a switch with the ability to configure where data is "routed" to (theres a LOT more too it, but it's not important). Switches are dirt cheap on newegg.com. Check this one out for 10 bucks and 8 ports, too. URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817180002 And yeah, the numbers are transfer speeds. For the sake of LAN parties, you don't need more than 100 Mbits. Also, don't forget Cat5e cables! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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