On 10 Nov 2008 20:57:18 GMT, Bert Hyman <bert@iphouse.com> wrotd:

>In news:Tz%Rk.7890$YU2.3723@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com Dan Lenski
><dlenski@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm looking for a wireless router with 8 LAN ports, for installation
>> in a laboratory environment where we have a whole bunch of computers
>> in one room.
>>
>> The issue is that nearly all consumer wireless routers ($50-$200) have
>> only 4 LAN ports.
>
>How about adding an 8-port switch?

....and he can use his very favorite 1-<n> port router for the rest of the
function. You'll probably find it much cheaper than looking for an 8-port
combined switch/router.