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Netgear switch - FS108 - Daisy-chaining switches
I need 2 extra ports on my home network. Can I just purchase another FS108 and take the RJ45 cable out of the first switch and pug it into the second switch. I don't mind a small speed loss. Just don't understand how to expand the network - other than complete replacement with a JFS516, which I was hoping to avoid.
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Hello alan_UK,
Welcome to the community!
Yes, you can connect the second switch to the first one. This is what they called daisy-chaining. I don't think there will be a lot of speed loss when daisy chaining switches, if ever there is any it is hardly noticeable.
Let us know if you have more questions.
Thanks,
Thank you JohnRo.
Kind regards
Alan_UK
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