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JimTurkey's avatar
Sep 27, 2021
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Switches for Dummies

In our bedroom, wi-fi is the weakest in the house. Luckily, we have a hard-wired ethernet port behind the TV that I was thinking we could hook up. However, that is only 1 port and I'd like to hook up the TV, cable box, and computer which would require at least 3 ports.

 

Is a switch the best option? 

  • A simple unmanaged switch is a great plan. 

    Pretty much plug and play. 

    I'd pay the little extra to get a gigabit one. 

    usually you can get a 5-8 port gigabit for around that $20-30

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    A simple unmanaged switch is a great plan. 

    Pretty much plug and play. 

    I'd pay the little extra to get a gigabit one. 

    usually you can get a 5-8 port gigabit for around that $20-30

    • JimTurkey's avatar
      JimTurkey
      Guide

      Which one would you recommend? 

       

      We have 1000 Mbps internet.  

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Pretty much all unmanaged gigabit switches should do the job for you. Pick one that has the ports you need and the looks you want.

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