Need more ethernet sockets

AndyMoody · 31 May 2009 at 12:11

Currently using BeBox with my home network and even though I have enabled the 4th socket on the BeBox I need at least a couple of additional sockets so I can connect up my new Blu-Ray player for BD Live and my PS2/3 for online use.

Will a simple £10 ethernet switch be OK or should I need to look out for something a bit better?

TIA.

ian|Squared² · 31 May 2009 at 12:13

I would think a simple unmanaged switch would be ok.
Look to spend about £20 or you will find the switches are that flimsy the cables pull them about!

AndyMoody · 31 May 2009 at 12:15

Any make in particular? I used to have a Netgear router until I changed to Be ISP and now just use the Box they sent. Take it I only need up to 100 not 1000mps.

ian|Squared² · 31 May 2009 at 12:32

Ok cool, if your buying from OcUk (you should do!

) there are two D-Link ones for under £20.
Just depends whether you want 5 ports: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-132-DL&groupid=46&catid=419&subcat=

or 8 ports: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-133-DL&groupid=46&catid=419&subcat=

Werewolf · 31 May 2009 at 13:14

Any half decent switch should do, both those ian has linked to should be fine.

We've currently got 2x 8 port switches connected to our router

(although we only really use about 6 ports normally (one switch is next to the router, the other in another room - it saved running a second cable).

tolien · 31 May 2009 at 18:24

AndyMoody said:
Take it I only need up to 100 not 1000mps.

Depends if you want GigE between the devices connected to the switch. It's not going to have any effect on the internet connection, and the BeBox ports are only 10/100.