I subscribed to DSL internet connection. But, the DSL modem only have 1 LAN port to the computer.
There are 3 laptops & 1 desktop in my home:
- 1st laptop has 1 RJ-45 port & Wifi and use Windows Vista Home Premium
- 2nd laptop has 1 RJ-45 port & Wifi and use Windows XP Proffesional SP2
- 3rd laptop has 1 RJ-45 port and use Windows XP Proffesional SP1
- The desktop has 2 LAN Cards and use Windows XP Proffesional SP2
I bought Belkin Wireless G Router (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=136493). The Router also have 4 RJ-45 ports. Then, I make the connection like this:
Now all the laptops & desktop could be connected to the internet, so does the Remote Desktop function (except in the 3rd laptop, I don't know why).
My question is: Can I also make LAN without buying switch/hub? I mean. like file-sharing, printer-sharing, LAN games, etc?
Sorry if there is such question before & sorry about my english
There are 3 laptops & 1 desktop in my home:
- 1st laptop has 1 RJ-45 port & Wifi and use Windows Vista Home Premium
- 2nd laptop has 1 RJ-45 port & Wifi and use Windows XP Proffesional SP2
- 3rd laptop has 1 RJ-45 port and use Windows XP Proffesional SP1
- The desktop has 2 LAN Cards and use Windows XP Proffesional SP2
I bought Belkin Wireless G Router (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=136493). The Router also have 4 RJ-45 ports. Then, I make the connection like this:
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[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]
--- > 3rd Laptop & desktop (via LAN cable / RJ-45 port)
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Router <--- DSL Modem <-- internet
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---> 1st & 2nd Laptop (via Wifi)[/FONT]
Now all the laptops & desktop could be connected to the internet, so does the Remote Desktop function (except in the 3rd laptop, I don't know why).
My question is: Can I also make LAN without buying switch/hub? I mean. like file-sharing, printer-sharing, LAN games, etc?
Sorry if there is such question before & sorry about my english
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