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Previously on "Home router LAN ports all used, but I need another LAN port?"
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You'll probably only need one switch, unless you want one at each end of the network for flexibility.
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Thanks for your help. I have a PC linked to the Slinglink and I swap the cable when I want the Slingbox connected, so I know it works. Thanks for your help, I'll order a couple of those switches from Ebuyer now.
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If the slinglinks allow other network traffic besides slingbox then it should all work fine.
You could have:
router -> slinglink -> slinglink -> switch -> slingbox, PC, etc
If only the slingbox is required at the end of the slinglink, or the slinglink requires direct connection to slingbox, you could have the switch alongside the router to allow PC and other devices connected there, for a faster network connection than the slinglink may allow.
router -> switch -> slinglink -> slinglink -> slingbox
router -> switch -> PC, etcLast edited by PAH; 27 August 2011, 11:09.
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Follow up question regarding these network switch type thingies. I have recently successfully used a couple of homeplug type network adapters (Slinglink ones to connect a Slinbox upstairs to the router downstairs over the home wiring). I'm impressed with the homeplug adpater and wish to attach a PC (currently wifi connected and a weak signal) as well as the Slingbox to the home plug's single ethernet socket using one of the network switches suggested earlier in the thread. Will it work like that? Thanks.
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Originally posted by PAH View Postspeed (advertised speeds are 'up to', and you know how crap that usually turns out with broadband)
I originally bought homeplugs because my old 11Mb WiFi was flakey, and particularly with a client supplied laptop. But later I upgraded to 54G and it's worked flawlessly since, which surprised me because I assumed whatever interfered with 11Mb would have had the same effect on 54Mb. Perhaps it was just a better router.
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostAny reason why you can't attach switches to switches to switches?
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Originally posted by PAH View PostYou can't beat a nice long hard wire though. Wireless and homeplugs can be hit and miss. Tried both, still back to running ethernet wires around the place.
Problems with wireless:
speed (slow compared to gigabit ethernet)
security concerns
interference (e.g. microwave ovens)
unreliable (e.g. have to try it to know how well it works in your situation)
Originally posted by PAH View PostProblems with homeplugs:
unreliable (e.g. have to try it to know how well it works in your situation)
speed (advertised speeds are 'up to', and you know how crap that usually turns out with broadband)
If only they made ethernet cables that were less conspicuous. Maybe fibre optic offers a thinner cable solution, if you can live with the price of the kit?
I am still using wires everywhere and they are noticeable, but I can live with it.
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Nothing wrong with wifi
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Originally posted by PAH View PostWhat happens if your neighbours get the same kit. Wifi fights?
The one I tried (still have it in a box somewhere) had a booster option where it hogged all the frequencies to get a stronger more reliable connection.
It did say it might interfere with neighbouring setups though. Ooops.
Still didn't work when I put some popcorn in the microwave.
That said, I live out in the countryside and my nearest neighbour checks her emails once a week so conflicts are quite few and far between
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What happens if your neighbours get the same kit. Wifi fights?
The one I tried (still have it in a box somewhere) had a booster option where it hogged all the frequencies to get a stronger more reliable connection.
It did say it might interfere with neighbouring setups though. Ooops.
Still didn't work when I put some popcorn in the microwave.
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Dual channel wifi (2.4 and 5GHz) gives nice speeds, reliability and a relatively interference free 5Ghz band but you need kit that can handle it. Most laptops come with single channel or inferior wifi included though. I get some very good speeds from my Macbook Pro with its 3x3 wifi setup.
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You can't beat a nice long hard wire though. Wireless and homeplugs can be hit and miss. Tried both, still back to running ethernet wires around the place.
Problems with wireless:
speed (slow compared to gigabit ethernet)
security concerns
interference (e.g. microwave ovens)
unreliable (e.g. have to try it to know how well it works in your situation)
Problems with homeplugs:
unreliable (e.g. have to try it to know how well it works in your situation)
speed (advertised speeds are 'up to', and you know how crap that usually turns out with broadband)
If only they made ethernet cables that were less conspicuous. Maybe fibre optic offers a thinner cable solution, if you can live with the price of the kit?
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Nothing wrong with wifi. In one room of my house I have a wifi-10-base t bridge which has two PCs and a printer connected to it. It communicates with the router downstairs and make for a very nice clean solution.
Another option is powerline, which I hear also works quite well.
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Got a brand new V7 5-port 10/100 network switch from Amazon for £8.24, no postage! Brill! Just plugged it in and it all works, now got 2 PCs on network in office.
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