Newbie Support
KAura:
I see no reason to get rid of the wifi router unless
you absolutely don't need it. Most routers add an
additional layer of security to your LAN.
Under 'most' circumstances you can simply connect
your devices via ethernet and turn off wifi totally.
giqcass:
Vestalink has an alternate port recommendation that should deal with the Comcast hardware. I think it's a matter of their hardware using port 5060 not blocking it.
Can I assume the 2 laptops and the fax machine all work correctly when connected to your 5 port hub? If they do you probably don't need to worry about upgrading it. In which case the following recommendations apply.
1 phone line with up to 5 phones connected to it. Obi100 should work fine.
I find this chart useful when deciding what you need. Don't worry about the 300 or 302 they are meant for the commercial market. The FXO port is for use with a landline service. If you plan on ditching your current phone service you don't need that. The FXS ports are where you plug your phone in. You only need 2 if you plan on 2 lines that will work independent of each other. Otherwise 1 port with a splitter will work. The Obi 202 is the only consumer product obihai makes that has it's own wired routing capability. With the Obi202 you could plug the Obi in between the modem and your hub to take advantage of it's Quality of Service settings. That is part of it's routing capability.
Diane:
The name of what I was referring to as a "hub" apparently is not. It is a "switch" purchased at local Radio Shack: "Linksys 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch - Plug and Play - Insant wired connectivity for up to 5 devices."
We were not able to get an internet connection on one of the laptops with the (above) configuration. Called tech support and spent time on computer programming without success. Also took Dell and did not work either.
Only one of the laptops is connecting to internet as is fax machine. (Still don't know why 2 devices work and 2 don't) but...
Seem that replacing the (above) ethernet "switch" device and replacing with a standard router with 4 ethernet ports is what is necessary according to popular opinion, then purchase the OBi as described in earlier post? I hope there are routers that I don't have to hook up wifi which was the original goal.
Thanks for all the advise and support!
giqcass:
Most routers will have WiFi but it should not be difficult to find one that allows you to turn WiFi off.
Is this the switch you have?
It has Quality of service which is good but it doesn't appear to have everything you need unless you used it with an Obi202. With the Obi202 connected between your router and the switch you would have the routing capability that appears to be missing in your current network.
MurrayB:
If you cancel your phone service from Comcast you no longer need to rent the modem from Comcast. They charge $ 8. per month probably plus tax. I replaced my rental modem with a Motorola Surfboard I purchased for about $ 100. it has four Ethernet ports and WiFi which you can disable. In less then a year you will have amortized the purchase.
Good Luck!
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