D-Link DES 1005D

The new model. Just plug it in. No configurations. Any port for any use. The selling point is unmanaged. Look for the problem somewhere else (including the cables) till you are sure it's the switch. Then it needs to be replace.
http://files.dlink.com.au/Products/DES-1005D/Datasheet/DES-1005D_N1_Datasheet_11.pdf




The older model uses standard cabling practices, but still very versatile.
http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/product/-/media/Consumer_Products/DES/DES%201005D/Manual/DES%201005D_Manual_v02_EN_UK.pdf

You should use a router instead of a switch...however if you still want to use the switch, request your service provider to provide two ip addresses, instead of regularly just one...but you mostly like need to pay monthly the extra ip address...alternatively ask your service provider to upgrade your cable modem to cable modem with router capability, ...

Max distance for Cat5e cable is about 100M, but that is the best case scenario, essentially a straight line, down a building. If you have any kind of interference, like flourescent lighting, high voltage lines running parallel to the ethernet cable, the distance will be much less than 100M. Although it looks like you have 60 feet to spare, anything interfering with the cables will cut the signal down. Try to move the switches closer together, make the cable from pc to switch longer and ADSL modem to switch longer and cable between switches shorter. Use a known good straight through ethernet cable, as modern switches don't require crossover cables.

From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5e#Maximum_cable_segment_length

According to the ANSI/TIA/EIA standard for category 5e cable, (TIA/EIA 568-5-A[5]) the maximum length for a cable segment is 100 meters (328 feet). If longer runs are required, the use of active hardware such as a repeater, or a switch, is necessary.[6] [7] This 100 meter limit is all inclusive. According to some authors,[who?] the practical limit for permanently installed cable is about 90 meters, leaving 5 meters at each end for the patch cables that connect the end equipment to the wall panel.

Hope this helps.

go to folowing link you will get all information for D-Link DES setup

http://software.informer.com/getfree-d--link-setup-wizard-download/

You need two cables one from the Modem into the internet port on the back of the router and another from Computer Port 1 into your computer then you should be able to connect via wireless. If not get onto the router CP and check the settings.

What type of Netgear Router you are using?
If you have more than one ethernet ports to your Netgear Router, then connect your switch with a patch cable to the Router. Switch on it and check.
So that can share the resourses.

i am giving you some page link where rating is being done on this product

1.http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-1005D-port-100Mb-Switch/dp/B0000687B6

2.http://shopper.cnet.com/switches/d-link-des-1005d/4014-6432_9-32550728.html

check out those link but i was also using that switch but it is not upto the level,i must say it is a entry level mini switch;i don't denied that D-Link is a very good company and i am using there seven of their 48 port switch now;but for this particular product;i don't recommend.

hope it will be helpful to you

hi Lorraine! may i know what type of laptop brand do you have? mac or etc..?

Set up both pc's with dhcp. To do this, right click (My Network Places) in the start menu and choose properties. Right click your network connection and again choose properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then select properties. Choose (Obtain an IP Address Automatically). Then (OK) and again (OK). Do this on both pc's.