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Jonnymeg · 02-02-2011, 22:19

The only reason i could see to use 4 cables instead of a switch would be power in the loft.
If you have a mains socket up there then a switch is fine. If not then run 4 cables.
Also bear in mind accessibility if you need to reset your switch (very unlikely, i never have had to do that in the five years mine has been running).

02-02-2011, 22:19	#14
Jonnymeg Inactive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Here There And Everywhere. Posts: 520	Re: Best Way to Install Ethernet Cabling from router? The only reason i could see to use 4 cables instead of a switch would be power in the loft. If you have a mains socket up there then a switch is fine. If not then run 4 cables. Also bear in mind accessibility if you need to reset your switch (very unlikely, i never have had to do that in the five years mine has been running).