More Ethernet sockets for my router

[embalse]

I have a BT hub 3 with 4 Ethernet sockets. I need more sockets to add some devices.

What is the best way to add more hardwired Ethernet connections to my router?


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[embalse]

You will need one of these:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-link-5-port-gigabit-easy-smart-switch-tl-sg105e-nw-134-tp.html

Will this give me a total of 8 Ethernet sockets ( 4 on the switch + 4 on the router)?


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[embalse]

No.
7 useable ports. 4 on the switch and 3 on the router (as one goes to the switch)

Thanks for the confirmation.


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[embalse]

How many will you need?

To be future proof 8 on the switch.


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[embalse]

What is the POS-PD port for on this netgear switch?

Is it the port that goes to the router?

 

[embalse]

It's a POE input. You can use it to power the switch instead of the AC adapter.

Judging by your original post you're looking at devices that cost far more than you need to spend. You just want a basic unmanaged Gigabit switch (usually under £20).

Thanks

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[embalse]

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-link-8-port-10-100-1000mbps-desktop-switch-tl-sg108-nw-155-tp.html

This would be perfect.

It's a POE input. You can use it to power the switch instead of the AC adapter.

Judging by your original post you're looking at devices that cost far more than you need to spend. You just want a basic unmanaged Gigabit switch (usually under £20).

Ya I hear you. I was just thinking "Out of the Box" as the Power AC adapter is short and the switch is not going to be close to an electrical outlet
so I was thinking of using the POE socket via the router. Anyway I have now had a total rethink as you are right, my needs are minimal I have gone for the TP-Link https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-link-5-port-gigabit-easy-smart-switch-tl-sg105e-nw-134-tp.html


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[embalse]

+1 to that i have the E (smart) version and its brilliant. plug in and thats it.

I'm guessing the "E" stands for "easy"

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