Router and Swith question

GazCBG · 10-07-2011, 18:48

Hi,

I sometimes need a 5th ethernet socket, but my router only has 4 which I think is standard, anyway, if I was to get a switch and plug that into my router.

Could I then plug into the switch and it would all work?

Taf · 10-07-2011, 18:59

It's how I have it... 4 switches off each outlet (not all used at the same time though).

Dai · 10-07-2011, 19:04

And if you get a gigabit switch you can get a faster network between home computers.

qasdfdsaq · 11-07-2011, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big-Gaz

Hi,

I sometimes need a 5th ethernet socket, but my router only has 4 which I think is standard, anyway, if I was to get a switch and plug that into my router.

Could I then plug into the switch and it would all work?

Yes.

BenMcr · 12-07-2011, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaiNasty

And if you get a gigabit switch you can get a faster network between home computers.

Only those connected to the switch though, the others would be limited by the speed of the router