socom2freak Posted April 19, 2005 CID Share Posted April 19, 2005 what is the difference, can i use a switch instead of a router to run my pc and my playstation2???? or does the switch need a router to supply the connection... if i can use this would it be a better idea or will it make no difference, i want the best possible connection to my ps2, im not too worried about the pc speeds are ok there but i lag alot on my ps2, especially socom2.... the cable guy came today and said the signal to my modem was at -15.5 db. which is just out of their limits.... he did a few things not sure what and got the signal to -9.5. which is better i guess.... but now my dl speeds are still crappy. pay for 6mb dl, and get 1.5 mb if im lucky... awesome huh for 79 dollars amonth lol... any input is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4184-switch-vs-router/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted April 19, 2005 CID Share Posted April 19, 2005 a switch is much cheaper than a router... a router is basically a switch with NAT, a firewall, or both Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4184-switch-vs-router/#findComment-41953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted April 19, 2005 CID Share Posted April 19, 2005 what php said Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4184-switch-vs-router/#findComment-41971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
socom2freak Posted April 19, 2005 Author CID Share Posted April 19, 2005 so would it be a good idea to run this for my ps2 or do you think it will not help any? also if it has no firewall then i wont have to worry about port openning for games and such right, everything should be compatable, i will still be able to use my pc and ps2 at the same time? thanx for the help so far. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4184-switch-vs-router/#findComment-41977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepnklown Posted April 19, 2005 CID Share Posted April 19, 2005 Wired routers are pretty cheap now. A switch has no ports to open and whatnot but you are unprotected. Opening ports isn Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4184-switch-vs-router/#findComment-41986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted April 19, 2005 CID Share Posted April 19, 2005 yes, you could use your pc and ps2 at the same time Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4184-switch-vs-router/#findComment-41999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
socom2freak Posted April 19, 2005 Author CID Share Posted April 19, 2005 hmmm well i guess my router ias a built in switch, i have the linksys BEFSR41... and im not having any problems with ports or anything so buying just a switch prolly wont help me any,,,, sorry guys, didnt know this one has a switch, wouldnt have waisted your time if i knew that Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/4184-switch-vs-router/#findComment-42021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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