17 Jun 2019 at 17:02 #1 RobTi RobTi Associate Joined 23 Jan 2005 Posts 1,454 Hi I have an 8 port switch and need an extra port I have a spare switch so plug that in or buy a bigger switch ? Thanks
Hi I have an 8 port switch and need an extra port I have a spare switch so plug that in or buy a bigger switch ? Thanks
17 Jun 2019 at 17:04 #2 Moley Moley Soldato Joined 29 Aug 2006 Posts 4,286 Location In a world of my own You can connect two switches together with cat5/6 cable if they are gigabit switches.
17 Jun 2019 at 17:21 #3 ChrisD. ChrisD. Man of Honour Joined 20 Sep 2006 Posts 36,204 Don't put two cables between them though!
17 Jun 2019 at 18:36 #4 WJA96 WJA96 Soldato Joined 13 Jul 2005 Posts 19,348 Location Norfolk, South Scotland ChrisD. said: Don't put two cables between them though! Click to expand... Spoilsport! everyone should experience the packet storm once in their lives
ChrisD. said: Don't put two cables between them though! Click to expand... Spoilsport! everyone should experience the packet storm once in their lives
17 Jun 2019 at 18:36 #5 bledd bledd Don Joined 21 Oct 2002 Posts 46,837 Location Parts Unknown Yup, either daisy chain them together (with 1 cable) or get a 16 port switch.
17 Jun 2019 at 18:59 #6 RobTi RobTi Associate OP Joined 23 Jan 2005 Posts 1,454 ChrisD. said: Don't put two cables between them though! Click to expand... thanks I know about the loop
ChrisD. said: Don't put two cables between them though! Click to expand... thanks I know about the loop
