out of ports

[SpyGirl85]

Our router is out of ports in the back. How do we add more ports?

 

[Stein]

You would add a switch to one of the ports. Something like this...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156270

 

[SpyGirl85]

ok, my friend told me to get another router, so i will get a switch then.

 

[SWAT_Glock]

I actually have a TrendNet TPE-S44 8 port switch (4 ports are PoE ports) for sale. I used it for a month. I got the box and manual. It's in mint condition. I think I paid $65 for it. I'll let it go for $45 shipped.

 

[yikes81]

Switches are cheap. Whenever I buy a new PC, I get given switches for free. I am pretty sure that you can get a cheap 100MB switch for less then $30. And they are all generally of good quality these days.

EDIT: Though the good thing about getting something from Tommy, is that you know it is going to work for sure. And Tommy does not buy crappy stuff.

 

[SWAT_Glock]

Thanks Yikes. The PoE feature is why the switch I have cost a little more. Its great for powering up IP cameras or anything that is PoE capable. Data and Power over one network cable. Simple!

 

[yikes81]

Ah yes, I forgot about the PoE feature. Very important and yes, this would definetly be worth the extra cost. Cheap for a PoE switch!