Ethernet for 2 computers in a room

[Jargon]

Hi all,

I would like to connect 2 computers in my room via Ethernet, but only have 1 wired access point in the room. I did a bit of reading up, and it seems like I would need a switch to do that.

Do y'all have recommendations for which switch to get, and would switches affect the connection speed (upload/download)?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

well u can get unmanageable switch den, look at those stated gigabit connections. and as for the number of ports, if u think next time u wont need to use that many can buy a 5/6 ports. if u will den get a 8~10 ports.

well u can try looking into tplink for their switch.

 

[dodongdodong]

Another way is to split the wires. Actually 4 wires is enough to run Ethernet. You can actually create a two connection from the 8wires in your cable. But by doing this it will limit your speed to 100Mbs max.

 

[magix]

Yes you can just get a switch

https://www.hachi.tech/product/6935364022037/tp-link-tl-sg105e-5-port-gigabit-easy-smart-switch


https://www.hachi.tech/product/0790069370649/d-link-5-port-gigabit-unmanaged-desktop-switch

 

[fleas1]

Just get a unmanaged gigabit switch. the smallest is a 5-port. You will use 3 port out of the 5 port.

It requires a power socket btw. It's good because you can add an access point for more wireless coverage in that room since you have 2 more ports to use.

There's 2 types of unmanaged switch; 10/100mbps and gigabit.
gigabit = 1000mbps

reason: fibre plan usually more than 100mbps. don't bottleneck yourself

 

[jace88]

Or if Op ever thinks they might need wifi in the room (or want to have an access point there), why not just get a standard 4-port wireless router.

I personally went the 8 port gigabit switch option for my home entertainment setup since it wasn't too far away from my two existing wireless access points.

 

[fleas1]

that is a good point provided TS needs WiFi in the room because an access point(usually routers will have ports only) w/ gigabit port costs a lot more than a gigabit unmanaged switch.