Yes, i know im a computer illeterate knob of a noob, but i cant quite seem to figure this out, and have always had issues with properly seting up networks. Your help is much appreciated.
So i have a D-Link switch, and from my research a switch is better than a router because it utilizes bandwith much more efficiently, resulting in faster networking. I am attempting to setup a home network where the primary use is connecting to the internet, and not so much file sharing or drive mapping.
The issue:
I have the cable internet coming from the ISP cable into the modem, the CAT5 from the modem into port one in the switch, and 2 computers pulling from the switch attempting to connect to the internet – one pulling from switch port 2 and the other from switch port 3. The lights on the front of the switch have lit up representing ports 1,2 and 3, however the computer which is attempting to connect to the internet from switch port 3 can only connect locally and will not connect to the internet.
Are there any internal settings within the switch which i may have to setup? For instance, i think D-Link routers can be setup from 192.168.1.11 however i have already tried this with no success.
If this should work, please tell me how to properly setup a network using windows vista, i need to get this up asap. Thank you all for your help!
