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Network switches allow multiple computers to use a single internet connection. However, the network switch manages the network traffic as well. The way in which switches handle network traffic can differ, but they are all installed in the same fashion.

• Plug the switch in to provide power to the unit.

• Connect the cable of the incoming network to the switch. It does not matter which slot you plug the switch into, any of them will do the job just the same. For those who are hooking up a switch in the home, the incoming cable should be the one coming from your modem.

• Next you will want to connect a Cat5 or Cat6 cable into another slot in the switch. Then you will want to connect the opposite end of that cable into a computer you wish to be connected to the network.

• Once you have completed this step, you will want to follow the same steps for any other devices you want to connect, or until all the slots are full. If you only want two computers to be connected then you only have to proceed with these steps one more time.

• Once you have connected all computers that will use the switch, you have finished the task at hand. You now have a switch for all computers connected!

Connecting a network switch is a fairly simple task, as long as you know which computers will be connected to the device. Also, ensure that the cable(s) you are using are able to reach securely from the computer to the networking switch in order to create a good connection between the devices. Now you are able to share an internet connection between multiple computers in your home or office.

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