I allways get confused when people explain their setups so I figured it would be easier for you to answer my question if I drew a picture (animated gif):
Alternative one and two doesn't require a router with a built in switch so I guess those are cheaper. If the router has a built in switch I guess alternative #4 is the most elegant but then I'd have a left over switch.
So my question is twofold:
1. does it matter where you hook up the router? (as in should I strive to place the router as close to the center of my home (as in example 1 and 3 above) or is it best to strive for as few components as possible)
2. Which wireless router (with or withouth switch) do you recommend for this PC + old Mac + new Mac + Wii setup?
(the IP-phone thingy is not a modem btw - don't know what to call it)
Alternative one and two doesn't require a router with a built in switch so I guess those are cheaper. If the router has a built in switch I guess alternative #4 is the most elegant but then I'd have a left over switch.
So my question is twofold:
1. does it matter where you hook up the router? (as in should I strive to place the router as close to the center of my home (as in example 1 and 3 above) or is it best to strive for as few components as possible)
2. Which wireless router (with or withouth switch) do you recommend for this PC + old Mac + new Mac + Wii setup?
(the IP-phone thingy is not a modem btw - don't know what to call it)