how many switches are required

alvi2 · 03-31-2005, 11:03 AM

dear friends
i am running my internet cable net

i am asking a question ?

how many switches can i inserted between two computers ?

i am feeling that the computers from for to me has slow speed as compure the near computers
i am runnign squid as proxy
how can i speed up net for those computers that are for from my server ?

i have listen from some sites that four switches are enough and if you will insrese switched then speed will go down

is it true

david_ross · 03-31-2005, 11:35 AM

You can have a pretty much infinite chain however there will be limits on cable lenght between devices depending on the grade of cable.

Check that your switches are indeed switches and not hubs. You may also wish to consider using a switch that offers a higher speed of backbone.