Do I need a hub or switch? Simple question for someone in the know.

[DrR]

Just moved house, my front room as an Ethernet connection which runs to the broadband router under the stairs.

Now I want to plug 3 devices, TV, Sky and PS4 into that one Ethernet port, what do I need?

Thanks.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I bought this do to just that..

NETGEAR GS308 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch, Hub, Internet Splitter, Desktop, Sturdy Metal, Fanless, Plug and Play

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PWHGQSS/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Ben]

As above^

You’d need a minimum of a 4 port switch and depending on your broadband speed, it might be worth getting some Cat 6e patch cables.

 

[DrR]

Cheers both, I’ll order that.

 

[welshname]

No one uses hubs anymore. A switch is what you want.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

No one uses hubs anymore. A switch is what you want.

Stand down, chinless..

We've solved this one already.