Recent content by sma

Seriously??? Why do you even have 2 subnets at the main office? I assume it is because each of the routers came with a different subnet? Simple fix... Change router 2's IP address to 192.168.1.2 put a default route on router 2 to point to router 1, Set up specific static route on Router 2...

Try googling ARP Address resolution protocol. It is how a router binds a MAC to an IP using a broadcast address. Not sure what that last guy was on about with switches using layer 3. A switch is a Layer 2 device, Some switches allow limited layer 3 for management of the switch. You can get...

Where are you people getting this info from seriously. cat6 does not mean that you can have a run longer than 100m or 295ft. Cat5 has the same constraints as Cat6 due to the quality of the electronics. The 2 volt nominal signal for both drops away due to signal strength past 295 feet in the...

Ok... I will start with I am a network engineer so it is my job to understand how this stuff works. And the guys and I at work have been having a huge laugh about this thread since I found it yesterday. The answer to the original question of running 4 computers and an xbox and what is adequate...