Question about D-Link 704P router

[Zvi Grinberg]

Everything looks fine - reading the data from D-Link site and also by reading user's reviewes.

However I need to make it absolutely sure, if this router can support more than 4 computers.
In all specs it says 4 users, in some others it is being referred to as a 4 port switch.

Since I intend to order such a router overseas (Israel), I want to make sure that I do not mess it up, by assuming wrongly.

Thanks in advance for everyone with specific knowledge.

Zvi Grinberg
Israel

[Richard]

Hi,

Although pictures don't show much.

The spec sheet shows the following

One WAN
Four LAN

Therefore you will be able to connect 4 computers to this and then connect another cable to the internet etc etc

Should suit your need

Thanks

Richard

[Zvi Grinberg]

Richard,

Thanks for fast reply.

I'm affraid I was not clear enough. I have more than 4 computers to connect. The question is if I can use a switch for further expansion.

Zvi

[Richard]

Sure you can add a switch/hub to each port.

e.g) put 4x 8port hubs on to give yourself 32 ports

Just remember that the more you daisy chain the higher the potential collision risks occur and response times

Plus you would only be able to manage the router ports via the web so group similar tasked computers on the same ports

Hope this makes sense

Thanks

Richard

[Zvi Grinberg]

Richard,

Thanks for the help.

I thought that if they write "4 LAN" they insist on making a physical limit, so that it will not support (provide different IPs) more than these 4.

Zvi

[Big Booger]

On my wireless router I can have up to 4 land lines and 32 wireless devices connected simulataneously and if I chose to do so I could add a couple hubs and switches for further expansion...
Just my situation in a nutshell.
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