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I am wondering about networking the three computers I have, I am currently working on my A+ and Network+ certs and was thinking it would be benefical to me if I utilized a LAN to make sort of a study lab for learning. I am going to buy a router later today, but was wondering if I should get a switch or hub to make it as realistic as a network should be. I am trying to do most of my studying at home so if anyone has any ideas or valuable web sites they know I would appreciate it. I

no suggestion here just a comment, eh sux for u lol I'm taking my A+ cert class in highschool and next year I'll be taking Networks + then Server + Senior year! AHAHAH LoL sorry

Buy a router with a 4 port switch on it if you plan on sharing broadband.

No point in getting just a switch unless you want to play with a programmable one, and those aren't cheap.

Originally posted by demonmonkey1234
no suggestion here just a comment, eh sux for u lol I'm taking my A+ cert class in highschool and next year I'll be taking Networks + then Server + Senior year! AHAHAH LoL sorry

He doesn't know Net+ now, what makes you think he'll know Server+ You'd be better to learn it on your own, god knows I'll have to. Damn powerpoints don't teach me jack....Besides, certifications dont' mean shit. I knew 85% of what I learned in A+ (if not more) before I even took the course. It's all experience, so don't let your head get to big