On Tuesday 27 June 2006 11:03, Tim wrote: > Ed Greshko: > >> Routers run software and they just get hosed from time to time. It can > >> be even more "mysterious" when you have a router/hub combo and only one > >> port stops functioning. > > Anne Wilson: > > Yes, I've seen that too. And this LAN does have the initial router, two > > hub/switches and an extension router, so maybe I have to expect problems > > from time to time. > > I'll add a "me three". I've now come to the conclusion that combined > modems and routers aren't a good idea. Well, not unless you can find a > high quality one. You are putting your eggs in one basket. I prefer to > run a switch behind my modem/router combination device, and connect all > my gear through the switch. Things seem to run better, for me, that > way. And I can reset the router without disrupting my LAN. > Most of my gear is connected through the switches. One complication was the need to extend the LAN where it was simply impossible to run more cables, which was why the second router/A/P was added. I have to say that I'm not always certain that I have got the port forwarding sorted properly where it has to pass through both, which could be part of my azureus problem. Since ISPs are offering greater speeds now I do wonder whether it is time for a complete hardware review for the LAN. Seems to me that there's not much point in paying for a 2GB connection if all our hardware can only handle 100MB. However, if I need wireless as well that would have to be additional routers, by the look of it. Life gets complicated, don't it? ;-) Anne
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