Sometimes situations arise when additional equipment must be used to expand the local network. In such cases, it is recommended to resort to installing a network hub or hub.
Necessary
Network hub (hub), network cables
Instructions
Step 1
First, select the correct network hub. If you do not need to customize routing within the network, then purchase a regular network hub with non-configurable ports.
Step 2
Install this equipment in the desired location. Connect power to it. Please note that you should not buy the cheapest hub models if a large number of computers will be connected to it. In this case, you run the risk of a severe loss of data transfer speed.
Step 3
Select the second network hub to which you will connect the new device. If it does not have free Ethernet (LAN) slots, then disconnect one device from it. It is recommended to turn off the computer that is less in demand in this network.
Step 4
Connect a new network hub to the vacated port using a network cable. If you need to connect this hub to another hub, remember one rule: never connect such devices in a ring. Those. do not pair up three hubs, even if it will be done through multiple companion devices.
Step 5
Connect the previously disconnected computer to the new network hub. Connect any other required computers, laptops, or printers to this device.
Step 6
Configure the settings for the network adapters on the new hardware to match the requirements of your existing local network.
Step 7
If you purchased a hub with custom ports, make these settings so that all computers can access the network without creating IP address conflicts.
