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Is a "Switch" what I want?
Hello Experts,
Currently, I have a Linksys router with 4 ports on it. My problem is that I need more ports.
I have 3 computers, 2 TIVOS, and a network printer. So I'm short 2 ports.
I am looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122140
But I'm not sure if this is what I need? I never used one of these before. I just need a device to extend the number of ports I have. Please let me know if this is what I want to order.
Thank you in advance!
Currently, I have a Linksys router with 4 ports on it. My problem is that I need more ports.
I have 3 computers, 2 TIVOS, and a network printer. So I'm short 2 ports.
I am looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122140
But I'm not sure if this is what I need? I never used one of these before. I just need a device to extend the number of ports I have. Please let me know if this is what I want to order.
Thank you in advance!
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JFrederick29
A Linksys or other SOHO switch will also work. You can compare cost and features...
Oh, sorry to keep adding on but make sure you look to the future. The Netgear you found is only a 5 port switch with one being used as the uplink so you only have 4 useable. If you feel you will be adding a lot to your network, you may want to look at an 8 or 16 port switch.
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What's an uplink?
I basically need 6 ports total, then atleast 2 extra will be nice incase anything else ever gets added.
How complex is it to setup one of these things? Are there anythings I should know? I assume just simply attaching this to my router won't be enough.
I basically need 6 ports total, then atleast 2 extra will be nice incase anything else ever gets added.
How complex is it to setup one of these things? Are there anythings I should know? I assume just simply attaching this to my router won't be enough.
It is extremely simple to setup. You do not need to configure the switch just simply connect a network cable from one of the ports on the switch to a port on the router. The uplink is the connection between the router and switch. It sounds like an 8 port switch will work for you.
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Thank you!
I think I'll stick with this 4 port switch. I'll atleast have 7 ports aviable. So that gives me 1 to grow. Which, I can't imagine anything else I'll be putting in this. But, if that does happen down the road, that's ok, I'll just buy a better one. I'm just pretty happy with this price, and it has a 10 dollare rebate.
I think I'll stick with this 4 port switch. I'll atleast have 7 ports aviable. So that gives me 1 to grow. Which, I can't imagine anything else I'll be putting in this. But, if that does happen down the road, that's ok, I'll just buy a better one. I'm just pretty happy with this price, and it has a 10 dollare rebate.
Cool, sounds good.