Connecting a Laptop via Ethernet ?

foster grant · 24 Feb 2017 at 14:28

OK the Wife got herself a new laptop and may at some point want to use it upstairs via Ethernet , we also have an Asus N56u Router which has 4 PCs( 2 of which are upstairs ) connected so there are no more ports to connect any other PCs/Laptops ....is there a way to connect a 5th device to use with the ethernet connection please ?

thnks

Armageus · 24 Feb 2017 at 14:30

Yep you need a network switch e.g.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-l...rts-plastic-case-tl-sg1005d-v6-nw-174-tp.html

connect one of the ports to the network switch, and then plug any remaining devices in there.

foster grant · 24 Feb 2017 at 14:59

OK thanks Armageus

I assume I would put the cable from the router into port 5 on that switch ?

bremen1874 · 24 Feb 2017 at 15:21

You can use any port. Just connect any LAN port on the router to any LAN port on the switch and it'll work.

You may want to consider getting an eight port switch rather than a five port (the price difference won't be much) if you think there's any chance you'll need the additional ports in the future.

foster grant · 24 Feb 2017 at 15:24

OK thanks Bremen

bledd · 24 Feb 2017 at 18:12

Worth getting a gigabit switch too. Only a few pennies more than 100Mbit.