What one to get (switch)

D.Roberts · 4 Oct 2011 at 21:09

Hi all I need a switch I have a network hub but my inter net seems to not like it plus its crap and old and only does 10mb.

I was looking at these two

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-011-TP&groupid=46&catid=1626&subcat=

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-042-TP&groupid=46&catid=1626&subcat=

I dont really need 16 ports but whats the main difference and what one should I get?.

I play games so want to best one plus I cant go any higher then £16.

Thanks

#Chri5# · 4 Oct 2011 at 21:22

If 5 ports is enough, buy the first one as it's Gigabit.

D.Roberts · 4 Oct 2011 at 21:26

Ah ok I thought the other one was to

well in that case I will get the 5 port one.

Thanks.

P.S

If I plug it into me Belking wireless router do I need to put it in a perticuler port or should it just work?.

My router is this one on latest firmware

F5D9230-4 v5111

Thanks

3dcandy · 5 Oct 2011 at 00:55

any will do....

D.Roberts · 5 Oct 2011 at 14:03

Yeah I ordered the first one should be here tomorrow probably as its shipped wooot.

Deception · 5 Oct 2011 at 15:43

You can plug it in to any port, its an unmanaged switch so its just plug n play. Gigabit is a nice addition as it will help if you ever transfer files over the network.

D.Roberts · 5 Oct 2011 at 17:15

Yeah cant wait I mainly got it because I use a wireless dongle on me gaming pc but its me better halfs one well it is mine but she stole it.

When I want to play ARMA2 she wants to browse the net so ........

Any way wired is better for gaming and I ran a cable upstairs to me bedroom there I have 2 computers I want to use wired seeing as I have a cable there now may as well.

Plus if I ever get a console again I can plug that in to.

Did have a ps3 and an xbox 360 but sold it lack of moneys so meh.