What's the easiest way to add another ethernet port?

StevieP · 10 Dec 2011 at 00:07

I have my Sky router near the TV and am currently using the 4 ports for my PS3, WDTV Live, NAS and homeplug to pipe the internet connection to my PC upstairs.

The trouble is I could do with a couple of extra ports to feed a new TV and my Sky box but I could do without having to power another hub behind the TV!

Is it possible to add a couple of extra ports without a powered hub??

StevieP · 10 Dec 2011 at 09:43

Thanks for the replies guys!

I was afraid I'd end up having to plug in a switch/hub (whats the difference??) but it looks like thats the only way I can do it I guess!

So in respect of the gigabit one above, I assume I just pipe one of the existing ports into the switch and then I can use the rest of the 4 as I wish??

Thanks again....

StevieP · 12 Dec 2011 at 14:27

Whats the difference between a "managed" and "unmanaged" switch?

StevieP · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:11

Cheers! Unmanaged it is then! :cool: