Advice needed about internet sharing?

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TrulyMadly

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The scenario is this: 1 internet hub, 2 signal boosters (1 upstairs, 1 down), 4 computers (3 wireless, 1 ethernet, all in different rooms).

2 possible solutions:
1.Each connects independently to the internet through the hub, or
2. They all share a network via a 'host' computer

My questions are

a. Which would you recommend for the purpose of speed, connectivity and performance (file sharing is not an issue, just internet access)?
b. If the 'host' computer goes down, would that mean the others would be unable to connect to the internet?

Many thanks, in advance.
Just in case it makes any difference - it's a BT homehub (not sure of specs) connected to broadband. Signal boosters are the plug-in type that boost wireless signal.
 
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matrix

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I can't think of any reason to use ICS over simply connection to your "hub."

I definitely wouldn't be faster and if the host goes down, the others will lose connectivity.
 
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matrix

Member
I can't think of any reason to use ICS over simply connection to your "hub."

I definitely wouldn't be faster and if the host goes down, the others will lose connectivity.
 
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TmR1

New member
What do you mean by 'signal booster'?
What specifications does your internet hub have?

It is generally bad practice to use a 'computer' to share the internet through, although a router/bridge itself is a dedicated computer. Because a router is dedicated to the task, it is more robust.

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In that case, connect them all via the hub, 3 over wireless, one with a wire. Lower electricity bill, more reliable, faster... it's just better, OK? And your house must be BIG (or made of metal) if you need signal boosters with a BT home hub.
 
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