on 29-01-2021 18:13
I've run out of ports on the Hub! What do I need to get??
on 29-01-2021 18:29
@Sjmwych wrote:I've run out of ports on the Hub! What do I need to get??
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Internet-Splitter/dp/B07PYSNSDD
plus some ethernet cables.
on 30-01-2021 00:43
on 30-01-2021 08:21
Thank you - does it slow things down at all?
on 30-01-2021 09:23
@Sjmwych wrote:Thank you - does it slow things down at all?
No, not at all.
on 30-01-2021 09:26
@Sjmwych wrote:Thank you - does it slow things down at all?
Short answer - no
(make sure its s gigabit switch - the one shown in the link is)
on 30-01-2021 11:45
@Sjmwych wrote:Thank you - does it slow things down at all?
As already stated no, you won't 'see' any perceivable difference.
The one I linked to may appear cheap, however they are generally for home use devices, and it has a 10Gbps bandwidth so you should be ok... 😀
https://www.netgear.co.uk/images/datasheet/switches/GS305_GS308_GS305P_GS308P.pdf
on 08-02-2021 19:48
Sorry if it’s a stupid question! But what does the setup look like? I looked at the info sheet you kindly sent and that shows nothing attached to a router - do you plug the Netgear device into the router and everything into it? Or do you still have some stuff plugged directly to the router and other stuff to Netgear??
on 08-02-2021 20:14
@Sjmwych wrote:Sorry if it’s a stupid question! But what does the setup look like? I looked at the info sheet you kindly sent and that shows nothing attached to a router - do you plug the Netgear device into the router and everything into it? Or do you still have some stuff plugged directly to the router and other stuff to Netgear??
Just plug one cable from the hub into a port on the switch.. then you can use the extra four ports on the switch for whatever you like..
on 26-10-2021 07:53
Hi all - late addition to my query - I’ve got 5 port gigabit switch and all working fine but had a thought when I saw it listed under wifi devices - should it be passworded?? Can anyone access it and therefore my main router? Sorry if it’s stupid question - really have no clue on these matters!!