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Originally posted by lynx@8 March 2004 - 05:12
A usb modem will only work successfully for a single pc. If you've got multiple pc's (which I assume you have since you've already got a switch) and you want them all to be able to use the internet then you really need a router. Because you also need a modem I suggest you get a combined modem router.
good point. a switch will handle the local network aspect, but if you wanna connect multiple comps to the internet a router is the way to go. like lynx suggested, a modem with a router built in should do just fine... but if you can't get one of those, you can use a regular ethernet modem plus a one-port router connected to the switch that you already own.