Network question

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  1. damo_red

    damo_red Member

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    hi A level student here.

    Question is i have to suggest a network for this business for my ICT course. i have suggested the business use switches with a star network topology.

    thing is im not sure if switches can provide internet access as well as data tranfer across the network.

    i cant decide if i need a router or not basically.

    help very much appreciated cheers
     
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    Switches are at the very heart of business networks. They are connected to a router as an extension. At the place I used to work had side rooms with rack mounted switches capable of handling up to 30 CAT-5 connections, with over 20 or so switches in all.

    Ex: Internet - Modem/Router - Computers/Switches - Computers.
     
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    kk thx for clearing thart up for me. thats what i thought kinda.

    see we just started doing networking at school and tryin to get a bit ahead over easter.

    thx for your help much appreciated can finsih my coursework now cheers.
     
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