4-port Router Instead Of A 1-port Router

[bppree]

What's the advantage of having a 4-port router instead of a 1-port router ?

[Guest Reimar]

What's the advantage of having a 4-port router instead of a 1-port router ?

You have 4 ports available for to connect computer, which means max 4 computer on that router!

But if you've more than 1 computer and you use them in an kind network, they will down if the Router is down. I would use an 1 port router and if need an switch which ypou can get for app. THB 500 up with 5 or 8 ports!

Edited December 3, 2007 by Reimar

[Tywais]

It allows you to add more then one computer to your network without having to buy a network switch/hub. I have one that has 4 ports and is also wireless allowing me to connect by cable or wirelessly depending on computer hardware support.

[bppree]

Thanks for the high-speed replies !

[Guest Reimar]

I personally don't like the multi port Router. If the switch or the Router down, both is down. If I have seperate devices, only one is down but the other works! And a Modem/Router plus an 8 port switch is the max the same cost as the combi device! But if something goes down, you safe already some money.

Usinge seperate device even gives you more available ports!

I believe there's some advantage! Or isn't it?

[bppree]

I personally don't like the multi port Router. If the switch or the Router down, both is down. If I have seperate devices, only one is down but the other works! And a Modem/Router plus an 8 port switch is the max the same cost as the combi device! But if something goes down, you safe already some money.

Usinge seperate device even gives you more available ports!

I believe there's some advantage! Or isn't it?

Yes, I consider this as serious advantage !

Edited December 3, 2007 by bppree

[sjaak327]

I personally don't like the multi port Router. If the switch or the Router down, both is down. If I have seperate devices, only one is down but the other works! And a Modem/Router plus an 8 port switch is the max the same cost as the combi device! But if something goes down, you safe already some money.

Usinge seperate device even gives you more available ports!

I believe there's some advantage! Or isn't it?

Yes there is an advantage, as if my router goes down, the local network (which runs on a 8 port gigabit switch) is still running. Of course without internet connection. I still have a 4 port asus router, but only one Lan port is occupied (the connection to the switch), at the moment I don't have any spare ports on the switch, but of course still three connections on the router.

[solent01]

For a simple home network, a 4 port router is fine, you may well loose DSL, but that can be reset via browser interface, without loosing/dropping the network, however, if you are larger than home net, then Reimar is correct, a switch would be much better for you.

[richard10365]

In some cases you can connect your satellite receiver (depending on your model) to your router. Your satellite receiver will send a request to your satellite tv provider (via the ADSL) requesting the correct codes in order to descramble the satellite signal.