[DJ GA]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry_
I was thinking abut either a Hub or something like this

Netgear GS605 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo



Barry or anyone in the know!

Please can someone advise me on the above product, I have a Netgear Router with 4 inputs, all being used, if I get one of these can I use all 8 switches and the 3 remaining ones on the router?

I need extra inputs for another PS3, and now an Xbox.

Thanks

[Uridium]

Originally Posted by DJ GA

Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry_
I was thinking abut either a Hub or something like this

Netgear GS605 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo



Barry or anyone in the know!

Please can someone advise me on the above product, I have a Netgear Router with 4 inputs, all being used, if I get one of these can I use all 8 switches and the 3 remaining ones on the router?

I need extra inputs for another PS3, and now an Xbox.

Thanks

Yes you can just connect a Gigabit switch between your devices and router

[DJ GA]

Originally Posted by Uridium

Yes you can just connect a Gigabit switch between your devices and router

Hi mate

Thanks for info

Just seen a Netgear FS608 8-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch 10/100 Mbps for £25, think I will get it.

Should be ok for my Netgear DG834N router with Sonos, 2 x PS3's, Xbox, Nas, etc?

Cheers

[DJ GA]

Originally Posted by Uridium

Yes you can just connect a Gigabit switch between your devices and router

Uridium, Please could you help with the leads required, I dont understand the difference with Belkin 5e and 6, which is best?

Cheers

[Uridium]

Originally Posted by DJ GA

Hi mate

Thanks for info

Just seen a Netgear FS608 8-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch 10/100 Mbps for £25, think I will get it.

Should be ok for my Netgear DG834N router with Sonos, 2 x PS3's, Xbox, Nas, etc?

Cheers

Go for gigabit if you can. 10x faster.

The PS3 has a Gigabit NIC onboard and most recent PC's do.

[Uridium]

Originally Posted by DJ GA

Uridium, Please could you help with the leads required, I dont understand the difference with Belkin 5e and 6, which is best?

Cheers

Standard Cat5e is fine. No point in paying the extra for Cat6. Don't buy expensive branded ones or anything.

[DJ GA]

Originally Posted by Uridium

Go for gigabit if you can. 10x faster.

The PS3 has a Gigabit NIC onboard and most recent PC's do.

Hi mate

Sorry but when you say go for gigabit, what do you mean? does the 8 way switch I mentioned have gigabit , if not please could you recommend one.

Sorry but I have no understanding of gigabit etc

Cheers

[Uridium]

Originally Posted by DJ GA

Hi mate

Sorry but when you say go for gigabit, what do you mean? does the 8 way switch I mentioned have gigabit , if not please could you recommend one.

Sorry but I have no understanding of gigabit etc

Cheers

A normal switch is 10/100Mb. a gigabit switch is 1000Mb.

The FS608 is a 10/100Mb switch.

I use these switches. DGS-1005D/B - 5 Port Dlink DGS-1005D "Green" 10/100/1000 Mbps Desktop Gigabit Switching ports - Scan.co.uk

[DJ GA]

Originally Posted by Uridium

A normal switch is 10/100Mb. a gigabit switch is 1000Mb.

The FS608 is a 10/100Mb switch.

I use these switches. DGS-1005D/B - 5 Port Dlink DGS-1005D "Green" 10/100/1000 Mbps Desktop Gigabit Switching ports - Scan.co.uk

Thanks for advice, much appreciated, I will be buying one of those.

Cheers