want too add more wired ports

[psxchipper]

im useing a cable modem then got a belkin wireless router connected works fine, i have used all the ports on my wireless router and want too add more ports too a sat box and so on whats the best way too do this i understand you can just use a switch too add more ports but whats the best too use as a plug and play

not sure if this is ok or this 1 any help on this thanks

Gigabit Ethernet Switch or

8 Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network

can either of these switches just have an ethernet cable plugged into it then into my existing wireless router so then i have another 8 ports off the switch?

[dasteph]

the following link will tell you how to go about adding extra ports to an existing router.

How To Use a Router To Add Network Ports (http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/lanwan-basics/30740-how-to-use-a-router-to-add-network-ports)

[Bobiskey]

Just buy a cheap self managed switch either a 10/100 or a gigabit one. Not knowing your internal network and weather you are useing gigabit network. I'd say just a grab a 10/100 for now. Its a 100m/bit connection (10 - 12 mega bytes per sec transfer rate) which is faster then all current UK bb rates. (incase you UK)

Simple to install as well, Plug it in, Put a lead from any port to a switch port on your router. Plug stuff in and use.

This one (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132457) is cheap as chips. Its not going to do anything major like traffic prioritising for viop v http. But for a home/small office situation it will do what you need. Just plug it in and ignore it.



Gigabit Ethernet Switch or

8 Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network

can either of these switches just have an ethernet cable plugged into it then into my existing wireless router so then i have another 8 ports off the switch?

Yes.

Just use a crossover cable (they will come with 1) to join the 2 ports and plug the extra devices in the new ports.

[cactikid]

always run out of ports,this is what i use plenty of spares i thought now down to five lol.
3Com® Switch 4200G 12-Port (3CR17660-91) - Features & Benefits (http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/detail.jsp?tab=features&pathtype=purchase&sku=3CR17660-91)