Board 8 > Need help with using my single Ethernet port for multiple wired connections

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In my room.

The main router is in the living room, but I really dont want to run a long ass cable to it if I dont have to.

Basically, I want wired connections to my PS5, PC, and Xbox. Currently, I only have a wired connection to my PS5.

Would an Ethernet switch be good enough without dropping my connection speeds? Or do I need another router? Please help me B8. Google search wasnt really clear.

It should be fine as long as your cables and switches aren't ancient.

NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5V33MV1RC4TXYJFCHMEZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This will work perfectly for you.

That's a pretty nice price on a cheap unit. I may get a few of them for my own use.

ChaosTonyV4 posted...

NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5V33MV1RC4TXYJFCHMEZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This will work perfectly for you.

So I currently have an old wireless router serving as a switch away from the main router and modem, but it complicates things by dividing them into two "networks" before and after it. Would this avoid that problem?

paperwarior posted...

So I currently have an old wireless router serving as a switch away from the main router and modem, but it complicates things by dividing them into two "networks" before and after it. Would this avoid that problem?

Yes, 100%.

Come to think of it I should take a shot at reconfiguring the old router first. It seems there are some methods online for repurposing routers.

You might need to download custom firmware depending on the router, but what you're looking to do is turn a router into a switch.

There are guides that will help you do it easily if you know some networking basics, let me know if you have any questions.

Before you overthink it oftentimes for a secondary router you just want to use as a switch, it's just as easy as pressing the "reset" button if you don't need the wireless function on it and plugging into the ports that don't say "internet" on em.

Depends on the model of the router.

Either way pressing that reset button will probably be the first step so it doesn't hurt.

Thank you!!!

I knew I could count on you guys. ;)

Do I need a patch cable anywhere in my setup?

I assume the PS5 is by the other two devices and currently has a cable providing internet connectivity to it.

Cable from PS5 you remove, stick into the switch you buy.
Three more patch cables off of the switch, one to the PS5, one to PC, one to X-Box.

So you'd need 3 small ethernet cables in addition. If you don't have those on hand you'd need to buy them.

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Flexboot-Ethernet-Patch-Cable/dp/B00AJHC7BY/

Monoprice is a good brand. Buy 0-3 of these of the correct length and you're good.

Oh, I was thinking patch cables were different then regular ethernet cables. Cool, thanks!

A patch cable is just a short ethernet cable.

Ahh, ok.