NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Fanless Metal Housing, Desktop or Wall Mount

$8+$5 s&h?

Netgear 5-port gigaswitches are about $15 these days.

I just ordered this one for $18 along with a couple more Pi4's.

That device is for distribution of telephone service. Buy a 8-port gigabit switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_czJbFbFX7P0DQ

If I had to guess, each dorm room will have limited bandwidth speed. It will probably be a lot faster than the WiFi but might not be best for gaming. I doubt the school is blocking gaming unless it’s a super strict school. I would buy a net gear 5 or 8 port switch, plug that into the wall port and then you can plug your pc, ps4, etc into that. Hardwire is always the route to go whenever possible imo.

NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Fanless Metal Housing, Desktop or Wall Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lCxoFb8GA40W3

>Was wondering if there's a chance network switches fail/die?

Everything dies.

Heat is the enemy of electronics.

>If so, what should I be looking for?

The question may be: what do you need?

How many ports?

A new, good quality five port gig switch is less than twenty bucks:

https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Splitter-Optimization-Unmanaged-TL-SG105/dp/B00A128S24/ref=zg_bs_281414_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7EJPYPGT42604G8MV43H

Eight ports, also twenty bucks:

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=zg_bs_281414_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7EJPYPGT42604G8MV43H

16 ports, major Half Life 3 LAN party?

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-16-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B01AX8XHRQ/ref=zg_bs_281414_8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7EJPYPGT42604G8MV43H

Fifty bucks.

How many ports do you need?

Yes it would work, and no it doesn't slow down your network connection, though I would recommend spending a little more for a gigabit switch.

You have mesh, guessing your renting a modem/router combo. Get a modem that works with your ISP and basic switch. The modem plugs into the switch as does the mesh system. This should work fine:

NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Fanless Metal Housing, Desktop or Wall Mount

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y2oFFb8NTW0S3

I just did some more research on switches and in laymans terms its similar to a power strip but for ethernet. I should be able to get max speed right? I'll only be keeping the house for a few years so I'm thinking an 8 port unmanaged switch. In the picture it shows 8 ports but I"m assuming one will be used for the ethernet from the ONT? so 7 remaining ports for my use?

I can think of 5 ports off the top of my head (4x google wifi, 1x plex desktop) leaving 2 for a some other use. Does this seem feasible? Should I get more or less ports or do you recommend a different switch?

Anything else you can recommend to do for a home or what you would do for your home?

Routers haven't changed much besides getting faster. Plug things in the same as your current setup and it should work.

I wouldn't bother with "fast ethernet" because it's not much cheaper than gigabit. I prefer ones with metal cases over plastic. There simple devices, anything from a reputable brand should work, like Netgear, TP-Link, D-Link, Linksys

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/

Here is an example of a usable Gb unmanaged switch also:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_VcvYEb4JY5ZGR

You can get these in larger port quantities also. Keep in mind with 1Gb uplink you cant get 1Gb on all ports. You cant bundle up links on most consume grade internet. If you have two devices that do large replication or lots of file moves at 500Mb or more you will want to put them on the same switch.

Sure. Pretty much any type of Gigabit unmanaged Network switch will do that: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/

Just get new gigabit switch for $20

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=J7ED7MLKR82C&dchild=1&keywords=netgear+switch+8+port+gigabit&qid=1607742343&sprefix=Netgear+swi%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVzlEMVRaOVMyMkZWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzQ3MzM4MVA5WFozNEE0NUwySCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTE4OTAwMlhYM1hOT0tLSEw3MCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

It’s only $1-$3 more than a 5 port..

this is the switch I use. Yes, you’ll connect up to 7 devices to the switch and then run the final port to your router or satellite’s ethernet port.

I would get a router with SQM-based QoS (aka QoS that actually works) to make sure bufferbloat is eliminated on that 300Mb cable link, for the sake of your gaming sanity.

For a conventional all-in-one, the $139 IQRouter IQRv3 will de-bloat up to 350Mb/s, or for scalable wifi with slightly more CPU power, a $99 Eero dual-band base or $199 Eero Pro tri-band base will each de-bloat up to 500Mb/s; to add more wired ports than the two included on each Eero, simply wire in a $20 8-port unmanaged switch.

Use a switch. The cost of 2 splitters is around $12-15. A 5 or 8 port switch is about $20 plus you get gigabit links incase you ever need it.

The splitters limit the connection to 100Mbps.

Something like this or similar: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ

I would only upgrade to full gig if you feel like 500 isn't cutting it. If you regularly manage to saturate your connection, go for it, but most households won't...

As to the Plex server, if you're streaming to other locations, that uses your upload bandwidth which is very lightly used by most people, so again, you're probably fine.

When it comes to dumb switches, anything from D-Link, Netgear, TrendNet, TP-Link or the like would be fine. I've had a few of these for years and haven't had any problems with them. Using a dumb switch for all your wired stuff would give you three ports for PoE devices. Just remember that the router will only provide 24V passive PoE.

NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Fanless Metal Housing, Desktop or Wall Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/

Switches won’t interfere with anything. They just add extra ports. QoS is only done in the main router, not at every AP.

I have 2-8 port Netgear metal switches that are unmanaged. Never had a moment of issue with them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=twister_B07VZKFYRR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I have, not 36, but there is a 48 port version. Although two 24 ports would be cheaper.

Get something like this https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ

Plug all of those blue Ethernet wires into it, and plug your router either into the network switch itself, or any of the ethernet jacks around the house that you’ve connected to the switch itself.

Scenario: I can only have 1 Ethernet cable run from the router to my working area. There I have my computer and the NAS. I would like the NAS to act as a network switch.

RPELY - NO NO NO. You go out and you purchase a nice little 1G switch

here is a little Netgear 1G 8 port for $22 dollars - is that cheap enough ?

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=netgear+5+port+1G+switch&qid=1582238791&sr=8-1

This is the GS-308. You take your 1 ethernet cable coming from your router, and stick it into this switch. Now one port goes to your computer ethernet port, and one port goes to QNAP Ethernet port 2 or Ethernet port 3 (the 1G ports).

Now take your thunderbolt cable from your computer, stick it into the QNAP T3 port, and we are done. $22 dollars. Is that acceptable to you ?

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The NAS is configured to have a static IP. I also configure my computer to have a static IP. But the computer can’t get online. I can access my files from the NAS but no internet. So I figure I need to set up a VNS (virtual switch) but I don’t know what I’m doing wrong and want to know how to set it up. To learn.

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you will follow my instructions. I expect you to place an order with Amazon as soon as you read this. In your next reply you can say "I bought the switch, and everything is DHCP , and now it's working great" - or you can say "I bought the switch, and I can get internet on the computer and on the QNAP, but I can't get the QNAP to connect via T3. -" - then I will help you . However, if you refuse to spend $22 dollars to solve this problem, - well, I will hunt you down, and kill you.

Bob Zelin

Well, usually, a physical switch. Or a virtual one contained inside a single hypervisor server. I’m not sure why you’d want to build a server to act as a switch.

You can get an unmanaged gigabit switch with 4-8 ports on Amazon for $20. It ranges all the way up to enterprise switches with multiple power supplies, PoE, fiber ports...etc.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ

https://www.ui.com/unifi-switching/unifi-switch-2448/

i guess i forgot to clarify, but this would be the switch i plan on using https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=8+port+switch&qid=1603238076&sr=8-3

but yeah i see what your saying

For the wired stuff, you don't have to go expensive and you only need to buy it once, and only 1 person needs to buy it and you can take it to lan parties everywhere at your friends houses as well.

This is what we use and it is more than enough:

• Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
• Cable Matters 8-Pack Cat5e Ethernet Cable Blue 10 ft

(we actually use a D-Link switch, but this one is the same and is currently on sale)

Yup. Or something a bit cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ. In this case, it just doesn't have a lifetime warranty with fast replacement. But switches rarely die, so not a big deal. A switch is a switch, so pretty much any brand will be OK.

Post pictures of the cables at both ends and I'll confirm they're wired correctly for ethernet.

Ok, so here's what I use. My internet is through my cable company, and the internet modem is a part of the cable box on the other side of the house.

To minimize spikes in lag I got these. Which even though my speeds are great, it being on the other side of the house caused my ping go spike at very inconvenient times a lot. Wired connections are always better.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/netgear-powerline-2000-extra-outlet/6203586.p?skuId=6203586&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1264993&ds_rl=1264987&gclid=CjwKCAjwlbr8BRA0EiwAnt4MTvFvrjVzmmig0V6kfDmpMDQy6d-CSaifBfCPh3zZR3S1GQVOxB8xkhoCLMwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

They're power line adapters that use the wiring in your walls as internet lines. 10/10 highly recommend. You can probably find cheaper ones.

I also got a network splitter thing so I could plug both my desktop, laptop (when I need to) AND xbox into it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ay1JFb6Q20F1P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

On the wall is an Ethernet port, this makes me think this is where the old owner had their router installed, the port would go to 1 other point in the house, have a look where else you find that wall port, if there is a lot of them the old owner must have had an Ethernet switch. This would be somewhere out of the way but accessible (maybe attic?) Have a look for ends like these if you do find lots of plugs. Alternatively they may have left the switch, so you wouldn't need to buy one if you plan on using them for consoles, laptops, smart TV (helps ease congestion on WiFi and is more reliable)

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=gigabit+ethernet+switch&qid=1607635931&sr=8-5

I have this one, which I use for 2 laptops, apple tv, playstation and xbox. No issues whatsoever and the speed on my laptop is pretty much the same as the speed my eero is detecting within the app. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fpw=alm

What is the make/model of your modem? The setup you describe is a bit confusing. Also, how many drops/wired devices do you have?

You always want your network to go modem -> router, then you can customize after that. (Some device offered by ISP have routing built in.) The modem is the front door to your digital home, and the router can act like the bouncer for bad guys, and excellent host for the good ones.

Not sure what your budget is, but I highly recommend Ubiquiti networking products. I switched to them about a year ago, rock-solid performance ever since. They are a bit more technical to setup, but I'm sure your son can handle.

It sounds like perhaps your just getting spotty wifi throughout your house? I had the same problem. I installed 1 Unifi AC Lite AP on my main floor. It covered the whole house and a chunk of the backyard very well. WiFi speeds shot up and ping (lag) dropped significantly. I just installed a 2nd one on my 2nd floor since I now have my home office up there. (I'm also using and Ubiquiti router.)

Another option would be to replace your Nighthawk router with a Unifi Dream Machine. Then, set your nighthawk hardwired in the living room, set it up just as an access point. Then you would have wifi in your basement, main floor, and top floor(bedroom). As a bonus, your nighthawk would have 3 additional ports/switch available to other wired devices.

Your network would look like Modem -> Unifi Dream Machine -> then one wires goes to the night hawk, another to your AirPort Extreme, and you have 2 ports left open on the dream machine. If you need more wired ports, you could just buy a cheap unmanaged switch to wire your other stuff in with.

But again, I'm a huge fan of the Ubiquiti access points. They blow away your typical consumer routing equipment.

If you want more help let me know, I'm a huge networking nerd. You can send me details like number of wired devices, number of wireless devoces, coverage area for the wifi, etc. I can go shopping for you. :)

All those ethernet cables at the bottom of the enclosure are likely what to go each wall jack in the rooms, you will need to plug them into a switch. It looks like you already have a switch (US-8-150, a really nice PoE one worth $200), so just use that. You have more cables than free ports, so just figure out the ones you will be using and plug those in.

If you want to plug all of them in, you can get a cheap unmanaged switch like

• TP-LINK SG108 (8 port, $20)
• TP-LINK TL-SG116 (16 port, $50)
• Netgear GS308 (8 port, $23)
• Netgear GS316 (16 port, $40),

Then plug all the cables between the 2 switches, then just connect the 2 switches together with a cable

Sometimes Cat5e is used for telephone (RJ11) wired in serial i.e. daisy-chained. Phone lines work in serial, but Ethernet does not. There should be a network or demarc box where all of the cables converge. Does there seem to be a Cat5e cable for each port in the house?

If they are wired to allow Ethernet, however, here is my equipment recommendation:

1. People tend to like the Monoprice patch cables, but I don't really like the boots they use. If you are comfortable terminating 8P8C/RJ45, you can make your own with Monoprice bulk stranded Cat6
2. I use an older punchdown tool that I don't really know where it came from, but you should be fine with a tool that allows you to adjust how hard it punches and also cuts the cable for you
3. Netgear and TP-Link dumb gigabit switches are great and inexpensive. It's a good idea to get a few more ports than you think you'll need for expansion.
4. There are wall-mountable racks that work for tight spaces, but are typically shallower than racks that sit on the ground, so keep that in mind if you are planning on adding more than just a switch, patch panel, and maybe a UPS. I use these screwed into an old audio cabinet and they work great.
5. Monoprice Cat6 patch panel
6. Monoprice basic tester. This won't give you much more information other than that the wires are all in the correct configuration and communicating, but if you aren't a massive bonehead when making cables, this should be more than enough.
7. Anything at your local hardware store will work.
8. I've been using these with no issue, and I really like how the boot fits on, compared to softer, bulkier boots that you see many people using. FS.com has some similar boots that I've been meaning to try out once my stash of the ones from Amazon have depleted.

Hope this helps.

• https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/
• https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Splitter-Optimization-Unmanaged-TL-SG108/dp/B00A121WN6/
• https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Splitter-Optimization-Unmanaged-TL-SG105/dp/B00A128S24/

The Synology gets a very good review here:

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33075-synology-rt2600ac-router-reviewed?showall=&start=3

AX Wifi: not there yet

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33220-wi-fi-6-performance-roundup-five-routers-tested?start=3

>Even after almost a year after the first products started shipping, Wi-Fi 6 remains very much a work in progress. Key features (OFDMA, AX MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time (TWT)) are still not enabled by most products and, if these tests are any indication, you're unlikely to see performance gains in from 5 GHz.

>Would you recommend the synology over a triband router

I do not think there would be a huge difference.

The two synology units working together:

https://www.amazon.com/Synology-RT2600AC-Wi-Fi-Gigabit-Router/dp/B01N5MPTG1

They would come in about $425 or so?

Just an example, not suggested purchase

https://www.newegg.com/p/0XK-00Y5-00044?item=9SIAMTFB6U8464&nm_mc=knc-googleadwords&cm_mmc=knc-googleadwords--network%20-%20routers%20%2F%20remote--dealilly-_-9SIAMTFB6U8464&source=region

>we have really bad speeds upstairs.

What is house made of? Brick, drywall, plaster/lath, etc?

These:

• 3 Consoles

• 4 Smart TVs

• 3 TV Streaming boxes

Can you run ethernet patch cables and connect them?

Note that you can use a long patch cord, and connect it to one of these

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/ref=zg_bs_281414_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BEC17DMXKHK4AEQZDK20

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=zg_bs_281414_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BEC17DMXKHK4AEQZDK20

And use short cables to connect consoles, TVs, streaming boxes that are close together.

You can do:

Modem to Router to:

long cable to upstairs to access point for wireless upstairs

long cable 1 to group of non moving devices like TVs, connect to switch, short patch cables to devices

long cable 2 to another group, another cheap switch, short cables.

Monoprice has patch cables in lengths from six inches to 100 feet in all colors and of very good quality.