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Re: [OT] Purchasing a wired switch; advice needed



On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 01:08:22PM +0200, Klistvud wrote:

> Unfortunately, there are many posts on the Internet affirming that
> such a configuration can't and won't work, because a switch can't
> give out two IP's if your ISP just gives you one. So, in doubt, I

This is the crucial point. If your modem will only provide 1 IP, then
you need to use a router. If your modem will provide multiple IPs, then
you might be able to connect you LAN segments through a switch to the
modem, but this will cause further complexity and configuration issues
to your setup.

Cheers,
Tom

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