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Article #24Re: office setup
From: Colin �
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 02:35
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 02:35
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Well, you weren't too bloody clear. I agree, the suggestions have been all for BHP not some little office. Yes, a simple switch is the way to go. All this server stuff is way over the top if you don't know the needs. Just use a workstation as the file/print server. "nbs" <nbs@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:4366ceac$0$20397$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... > > "Colin ." <tobyjug7@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message > news:K%w9f.5590$Hj2.4865@news-server.bigpond.net.au... >> Oh so you do know smartarse - try PTPP then. >> > > Yeah PTPP would be very useful in this situation too wouldn't it :P > > What I was inferring by my original response to the 'star topology' advice > was that there are no practical topology options for the desired network. > Show me some generally available, cost-effective products other than a > single ethernet switch that would make any practical performance > difference to a four or five node, general purpose office network. Why > advise someone who admits to knowing next to nothing about networking, > about technologies that have no relevance? >
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