can this switch do DHCP?
2035157
It can function as a DHCP client. But if you wish your network to perform under DHCP you will still need a DHCP server. On my networks I use the firewall appliance as the DHCP server.
2035158
No, this is a switch not a router. The ports can be managed over the network but the switch itsself can not issue IP addresses.
2035159
These are smart switches to do some light management of the ports, but it does not perform as a DHCP server. Some of the multi-thousand dollar Cisco switches will, but I don't know what good that would do in a smaller environment where you typically need a router anyway to get traffic to the internet.
1872472
It's a patch panel, not a switch. You need a switch to plug your router. A switch with Power over ethernet (POE).
1215491
Yes. Jut plug the incoming cable into one of the ports, and you can have 4 more devices access the internet on the other ports after plugging the switch into an outlet..
2017468
Sorry I cant help you. I bought it to install in benchdog portable cabinet and needed to modify cabinet to accommodate switch. Switch works great though for operating router and vacuum together.
705838
Definitely not a switch. This would commonly be called a patch panel. Network cables from wall jacks terminate at this panel. Then short patch cables connect from this panel to a switch or other device.
384355
No. This is a small desktop KVM switch. I've tried a number of other switches and this works like a pro all the time.
291286
you wouldn't use a router. this item connects wirelessly to your n router. you can then connect a switch (not a hub or router) to it. this item is actually a wireless bridge so it will pass dhcp leases through. i don't know if there's a limit to the number of devices but i have a 12 port switch hooked to it and 5 devices plugged into the switch and am very pleased with the results.
1139345
I would contact Monoprice support to confirm this, but I don't think that will work. I think that you would need another device connected to the output of the switch to handle the HDCP handshaking. Such as a TV with HDMI and HDCP. Monoprices online chat customer service is pretty knowledgeable about these products.
1818231
Yes. But why not connect your router to your modem, and the switch to the router?
1118895
You should be able too. Once you convert a signal to USB this switch will handle it.
1657861
I would assume so. This device is essentially acting like a switch on the network. Once its connected, anything you plug into it should pull an address from the DHCP service. Although if they're already accessible wirelessly, why buy this?
1036487
I found this review:http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/30778/96/that seems to indicate that you can use it with a switch -- but only if you configure the bridge with a static IP. Seems like the bridge should request its own IP. In any case, this is probably adequate for my needs.Thanks for the info about the D-Link, although, aren't the WAN/Internet ports on routers 10mb? Maybe that's changed. I do hope someone eventually produces a reasonably-priced bridge with a built-in switch.
478708
ehternet hub, switch, router...as long as the device is in the same subnet or there are proper ACL's in place to make it happen between subnets, it'll work as well.
903798
I have never tried this but doubt it. You need to go modem > router > switch. I don't see any reason to go with what you are suggesting.
1410431
Yes! The four (4) Wired Network Ports are Gigabit, and the Router/Switch port is also Gigabit.
2283413
The best answer is already stated. As a closed network then no. You set the IP on the devices and all is well. If you want internet and not having to worry about statically assigning IP to the server or computer then a router with DHCP would be needed.
2067795
Yes, either a switch or hub will enable you to connect multiple devices. If it is a secured connection each device will need to pass the appropriate credentials (name/password).