Desktop Switch

[iphonic]

Hi All

I was wondering what desktop switch to buy i just need it because all my Ethernet ports on my router are full so decided to go for a 5 or 8 port switch but i have no idea to which make is more reliable than the other etc. I have seen this one on the net

TP-Link 5-Port 10/100 Unmanaged Mini Desktop Switch (TL-SF1005D) Plastic Case by TP-Link

is that switch any good?

i just need it for a few extra devices in my room and use home plugs through it and will this be alright to do?

and can i use the ports from the router as well as the switch?

thanks all any help is appreciated.

[cunny]

I have 3 of these an work a charm

http://www.cclonline.com/product/398...witch/NET1184/

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[iphonic]

I have 3 of these an work a charm

http://www.cclonline.com/product/398...witch/NET1184/

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Kool so can i still use the Ports in my router as well as the ports on the switch?

[gmb45]

yes, good switch the tp link, i got one from local pooter shop 8 port 10/100 mbps unmanaged ?8 model no.TL-SF1008D this is mine

[ame="http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-SF1008D-100Mbps-Unmanaged-Desktop/dp/B000MGBOHA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1359089800&sr=8-6"]TP-Link TL-SF1008D 8-Port 10/100Mbps Unmanaged Desktop Switch: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories[/ame]

cunnys link is a better one tho, but mine works fine ive got smart tv, wdtv live and lappy connected to it all work great.

my set up

modem connected to router, then computer connected to router and a ethernet cable running to the switch, smart tv wdtv live and a lappy connected to switch.

[cunny]

Kool so can i still use the Ports in my router as well as the ports on the switch?

Yes. Tbe switch just needs to be connected to a lan port of tbe router and yoj gain more ports. No messing just plug and play

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[smokin]

the above is correct, but I use Netgear so I bought a netgear switch...always safe to use the same brand name with these things, no conflicts. Plug and play.

[gmb45]

the above is correct, but I use Netgear so I bought a netgear switch...always safe to use the same brand name with these things, no conflicts. Plug and play.

brand name dosent mean that much nowdays, my netgear router has just ~~~~ed up, these tp link switches are good, you wont get any conflicts with other stuff, and less money

[iphonic]

Well i brought the amazon one for ?7.26 new, and i asked a cisco engineer friend of mine if its any good he said for that price you cant complain plus its a decent brand, so i just went ahead and got it.