5 ports switches

bigjimmyauk · 8 Jul 2016 at 22:35

basically have one cable coming into the living room which has my pc, xbox one, you view box and 4k tv all these have wireless internet but my signal is rubbish at the best of times. will this switch be fine with all the above items.

might be a dumb question to some but never used a switch in my life.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-link-5-port-10-100-1000mbps-desktop-switch-tl-sg105-nw-154-tp.html

Tealc · 8 Jul 2016 at 22:44

Yes.

Just plug in all 4 devices and your single network input. No setup. It'll just work.

bigjimmyauk · 8 Jul 2016 at 22:51

Tealc said:
Yes.

Just plug in all 4 devices and your single network input. No setup. It'll just work.

cheers, will i run into problems if say i'm downloading on the PC and trying to watch netflix on the TV, with it all going back through that 1 cable? it's 15 metres of cat 5E through the loft

bremen1874 · 8 Jul 2016 at 23:11

You'll be limited by the single Gigabit connection from the switch to the loft. For what you're describing that limitation will have zero impact.

If you're buying a switch get an eight port. The increased cost is minimal and you'll have some room for expansion.

bigjimmyauk · 8 Jul 2016 at 23:21

https://www.netgear.com/home/produc...-ethernet-switches/GS208v2.aspx#tab-techspecs

http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/cat-4763_TL-SG108.html

ant one of the 2 above better than the other?

DragonQ · 8 Jul 2016 at 23:28

Nah they're all much of a muchness. Pick the one you like the look of the most. Definitely get an 8 port cos they barely cost any more than 5 port models.

Orcvader · 8 Jul 2016 at 23:28

Any will do, I've been using the 5 port version of the TP-Link with no issues. Unless your internet is faster than 1gb, you don't have anything to worry about.

bigjimmyauk · 8 Jul 2016 at 23:34

Thanks for all the replies, i'll go with the 8 port then