Ethernet Switch
Do you need a Ethernet switch or hub when using only two computers for a LAN game?
I want to hook up only two computers to play a LAN game. Do I need to buy an Ethernet switch or hub, or can I just connect the two computers with one CAT5 cable?
A hub, or a switch, or a crossover cable (not a standard Patch Cable) will do if you are playing only a LAN game. If you were to include users on the internet as well, you would likely need a router with a switch. If you are only using 2 computers, your most viable solution is to buy a crossover cable as it is the cheapest. Connect both computers, and then in your network properties, select a static IP address. Give 1 computer 192.168.1.11 and the other 192.168.1.12. This will ensure they both can communicate with each other.
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 NEW Retail JC101A HP A5800 48G Switch 48 ports managed 10 gigabit Ethernet SFP US $8,500.00 |
 Catalyst 3750 E 24 Port Multi Layer Ethernet Switch 24 x 10 100 1000Base T  US $7,860.83
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 New Nortel AL1001C15 E5 Ethernet Routing Switch 5632FD AL1001A15 E5 US $6,904.80
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 Catalyst 3750 48 Port Multi Layer Ethernet Switch with PoE US $5,469.74
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 New Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5650T PWR AL1001C13 E5 AL1001A13 E5 US $4,932.00
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 CISCO ETHERNET SWITCH 48 PORTS 2 SLOT 48 10 100 1000BASE T 2 X WS C3750X 48T L US $4,335.68
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 CISCO CATALYST ETHERNET SWITCH 48PT POE 1000BT LAN BASE WS C3560X 48PF L US $4,191.93
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 Cisco 3750 Series Catalyst WS C3750G 12S SD Gigabit Ethernet Switch US $3,825.00
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 CISCO CATALYST ETHERNET SWITCH 48 PORTS 2 SLOT 48 WS C3560X 48T S US $3,549.82
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 CISCO CATALYST ETHERNET SWITCH 24 PORTS 2 SLOT 24 WS C3750X 24P S US $3,453.27
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 CISCO CATALYST ETHERNET SWITCH 24 PORTS 2 SLOT POE LAN BASE WS C3750X 24P L US $2,925.19
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 Cisco WS C3750E 24TD S Switch 24 Ethernet 1 Month Warranty US $2,712.60
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 CISCO CATALYST STACKABLE ETHERNET SWITCH 2 X SFP MINI GBIC 24 WSC3750V224PSS US $2,453.96
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 28 Port Managed Layer 3 Lite Gigabit Ethernet Switch Includes 24 10 100 1000 US $2,396.52
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 CISCO CATALYST 2960 48 PORTS ETHERNET SWITCH 10 100MB WSC296048PSTL US $2,331.57
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 CISCO CATALYST 2960S 48TS L ETHERNET SWITCH 48 PORTS 4 SLOT WS C2960S 48TS L US $2,298.13
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 New Cisco WS C2960 48PST L Catalyst Ethernet Switch 48 ports 3 Month Warranty US $2,170.08
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 CISCO CATALYST ETHERNET SWITCH 24PT POE 1000BT LAN BASE 715W WS C3560X 24P L US $2,055.05
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 CISCO CATALYST ETHERNET SWITCH 24PT 1000BT IP BASE 350W WS C3560X 24T S US $2,043.06
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 Nortel 4548GT PWR 48 Ports Ethernet Routing Switch AL4500A14 E6 PoE NEW US $1,874.16
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 Cisco SG500 52P Ethernet Switch Manageable 10 100 1000Base T Power Over US $1,926.14
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 Juniper EX4200 24T Ethernet Switch 8POE Ethernet Switch US $1,900.00
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 Enterasys A4H124 48P Ethernet Switch 48 Port 2 Slot 48 2 x 10 100Base TX US $1,856.81
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 HP A5120 24G PPoE SI Ethernet Switch 24 Port 4 Slot 24 x US $1,813.44
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 CISCO CATALYST 2960 FAST ETHERNET SWITCH 48X10 100BASE TX WSC296048PSTS US $1,676.99
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 Cisco WS C3560G 24TS S 3560G 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet 4 SFP Ports Switch US $1,627.56
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