Small port GB switch.

[Smiffy-UK]

Hey hey,

Looking for a 4/8 port switch please, basically I've finished tacking my CAT 8 ethernet cable from my fiber BT router to the spare room, got a 30m and didn't need it all, oops.

I've got my PC (wireless) and 1 ASIC miner (using the CAT8). Looking to put my pc onto the switch and a couple of more ASICs in at some point,

So the switch that is a good all-rounder/gaming one would be lovely, any and all ideas welcome, I use CISCO at university but don't need that expensive/expert top range really so, I can set up the complicated ones per the CCNA routing and switching I've had to do for the degree.

Thanks.

 

[Dwarfy]

Almost any unmanaged tp-link or netgear switch should do, I have an 8 way upstairs for several devices and the kids have never complained about network issues

 

[Smiffy-UK]

Thanks just purchased a Netgear GS108LP and 2x 3m CAT8 ethernet cables.

With Poe+ and unmanaged. Should be awesome. Appreciate the post back!

 

[Dwarfy]

Ohh you went with my advice no pressure then LOL

Should be just dandy though

 

[Smiffy-UK]

Haha, yeah I guess I did lol. Looking forward to getting it tomorrow and sorting it out.

Also going to try and set up a virtual private network also to help so I can access my network from work, any advice on that and I'm all on it like contact dermititis under my smart watch.

 

[Dwarfy]

My knownledge on vpn's is damn limited, most companys run their own and most home vpn's are to hide who you are from your destination website/webservice.

https://uk.pcmag.com/vpn/138/the-best-vpn-services

might help might not

 

[~cw]

If you want to run your own VPN server, I'd suggest you set up a lightweight Linux like Alpine on a VM or a NAS (I run one on my Synology) and install Wireguard for VPN duties. Some soho routers also include an OpenVPN server, though Wireguard will offer substantially better speeds and latency.