How To Connect More the 4 Hard Wired computers.

MHCONNEC

I currently have 4 computers connected via ethernet cable using the Westell Versa Link 327W modem which is connected to my DSL connection. The Westell modem has 4 ports on the back which I have maxed out. I have another DSL jack not being used. Can I connect another Westell model 327W to that jack and connect the additional 2 computers that way??? Or is there another configuration I can use to connect 2 additional computers using the current modem?.

Thanks.

dslr595148

I have another DSL jack not being used. Can I connect another Westell model 327W to that jack and connect the additional 2 computers that way???
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No, you may not do that.

#1 Go look for a network hub or switch.

For example: The belkin F5D5131-5 5 port switch.

#2 Go look for a second NAT router (non-modem combo).

For example the Linksys WRT54G.

If you do this (item number 2): And then connect the two routers LAN to LAN.

As to how to do that...

#3 Location info: portforward.com -> Forum -› Knowledge Base -› Using a Second router as a Switch/Hub/WAP

Full URL: http://forum.portforward.com/YaBB.cgi?num=1133918703

#4 Location info: portforward.com -> Forum -› Knowledge Base -› Putting a Belkin router into Access Point mode

Full URL: http://forum.portforward.com/YaBB.cgi?num=115718015

Please note, in order to this (item number 4) this requires that the Westell Versa Link 327W has wireless.