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Peteyfoot
Nov 24, 2007
Is there an easy way on a Win7 PC to switch back and forth between a wired and wireless connection?

I can always physically plug/unplug the network cable out the back and restart but I'd love a more elegant software solution.

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Peteyfoot
Nov 24, 2007
I'm looking for a small and reliable wired router to connect to a cable modem to split an internet connection between two PCs. Any recommendations?

Also, do regular and crossover cables matter anymore? I vaguely remember something about the cable between the modem and the router needing to be a crossover cable and the other cables being straight through, but I don't know if this applies anymore.

Peteyfoot
Nov 24, 2007
Sorry, I'm not sure I made what I'm looking for clear enough. I'm looking for a wired-only router, since paying for wireless capabilities that I'm never going to use seems unnecessary. If wired-only routers like that simply don't exist, I have no problem buying one of the routers in the OP.

Peteyfoot
Nov 24, 2007
Ah, okay. In that case I will grab one from OP. Thanks for the explanation.

Peteyfoot
Nov 24, 2007
Can I get a WiFi router recommendation? I have a handful of Apple devices in a small space (800 square feet), although some of the walls between rooms are pretty thick.

My current router is an ailing 6th Gen AirPort Extreme that I have been stubbornly using for a decade in hopes that the OP would be updated, but I have finally let that dream die.

RIP My Hopes Jun 7, 2018 - Mar 20, 2024.

Peteyfoot
Nov 24, 2007

H110Hawk posted:

Just get an eero if all you want is qty 1 wifi.

https://www.amazon.com/eero-mesh-WiFi-router-extender/dp/B07WMMD6DD/ - Great value.

Perfect, I'll pick one up! Thank you!

Peteyfoot
Nov 24, 2007
I haven't pulled the trigger yet and uh... I'm willing to pay extra for privacy. Can I get another option? haha :sweatdrop:

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Peteyfoot
Nov 24, 2007
Thanks for laying it out that way! I forgot that my devices are already collecting a bunch of info on me. :downs: I'll grab that refurbished eero then. I do occasionally tinker with hardware/software stuff, so it's good to know I can swap to something OpenWRT based if I want to.

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