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I am in the process of adding new machines to an exisiting network.

The only problem I am having is that a room needs to be cabled all the way back to the main patch / switch.

Their are currently two network sockets in the room.

Would connecting 2 x 4 port 10/100 Ethernet Swtichs be fine to the two ports already installed, or should I really cable back to the main patch / switch?

Thanks

Robert

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well i think the connecting the 2 x 4 port switches should be fine, although i recommend cableing back to the main. I should hold up ok anyway.

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ok i cant edit my post so here it is.

it wont be a problem to run a switch/hub off the existing ports, but obviously the speed will suffer a little as there are 4 pcs sharing a 100mbit port on the switch so as long as your not all accessing large files simultaneously it will be fine

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It depends what load the machines will be under. If they are to be under serious load at most times, run a cable back to the main. If not under so much strain, should work as is.

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