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Much better would be to get a 5 port switch, effectively a multiway adapter for Ethernet such as this one. Doesn't matter where exactly it goes, as long as the Router, PC and Steam Link are on the "tree" of connections somewhere it'll work fine, plus no noticeable lag, plus the leads can be very very long.
A small switch would do the trick. Here's one example. You plug your ethernet cable from wall in switch and connect any devices to switch (there are 4 ports in linked example).
The block below the Network drop will be empty. That is why there is a blank there.
You can try to get a Network Switch if you go to say Best Buy, Memory Express, Amazon etc...
A Switch will allow you to add a few more ports to a main drop like that.
For an example.
Netgear 5-Port Ethernet Switch
Basically if you are able to make a Switch work in your Dorm Room, you would hook that current Yellow cable to any port on the switch.
You would then connect another Ethernet Cable to the Switch for every Laptop or Desktop you want to access the Network/Internet on.
Hope that helps!
Do you need to do the ethernet cable switch? You could have both machines hard wired to your router and just avoid having to move the cable that way.
If your router doesn't have enough ports, buy a cheap 4 or 5 port unmanaged ethernet switch like this so it'd go computer -> switch -> router. Then your KVM needs are wholly separate.
>"4 computers on the top floor"
Get a 5-port Gigabit switch: 4 ports for the computers and the 5th will link the upstairs network to the downstairs router.
A router would make sense if you also want stronger WiFi upstairs, as it would have all the network ports you need for your 4 PCs + WiFi from the same device.
Don't hard wire anything into the Verizon router other than your google router. Enable bridge mode on the Verizon router. Everything should connect, wirelessly or wired, to the Google network only. If you need more hardwired ports, plug a switch (or multiple downstream switches) into the google wifi LAN port. Here's a 5-port one for $13.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM
Buy this, it will allow you to connect up to 4 devices to one connection. They will all work simultaneously. There is no setup other than plugging everything in.
Depends on the router model, but usually yes if it has multiple sockets that's so you can plug multiple devices in. If it hasn't, you'll need to buy an ethernet switch like this (not a product recommendation, just an example) for $20-80 and plug one socket into your router, and your gaming PCs into the switch.
Many routers have this switching built-in and provide 4 ports on them, for this use.
> He also switches it to his tv
Well, to start... buy him a small 5-port Gigabit network switch (example) and a few Ethernet patch cables, so he can have multiple devices networked at the same time. (It'll still be usable/necessary when you get the room linked via MoCA.)
just run a ETHERNET CABLE from your fritzbox to the room you want the high speed connection. Set up a small Switch and you are done.
There is absolutely no need for a second router setup unless you are trying to accomplish something else.
Based on your answers you just need the cable and switch
Basically, you'll need to decide where you want to locate your modem and router:
- in this central cabinet, or
- out in one of your rooms ... where you have both a coax outlet (that outlet on the right in your third pic) and a RJ45 network jack;
If you install the modem & router in the cabinet, you can just use Ethernet patch cables between the LAN ports on the router and the RJ45 jacks for your three white Cat5+ lines ... the two jacks in the data module and the female RJ45 keystone jack just hanging there.
* If you install the modem & router out in one of your rooms, you'd do the same in the central cabinet but using a Gigabit network switch, rather than the router (example); and with the central switch jumpered to the 3 Cat5+ lines, you'd then use an Ethernet patch cable to connect a router LAN port to the RJ45 wall jack, to get the router LAN extended to and through the central switch.
Because those kinds of "splitters" are complete trash and should be destroyed on sight.
Instead, replace the both with a 5-port switch. Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
If you need more connections than that, there are 8-, 16-, 32-, or 48- port switches too.
Switches can have all their ports working simultaneously at full speeds. Those TRASH splitters cannot.
Try a different switch?
Otherwise, could be some incompatibility in your NIC’s settings. Maybe post the details for the network ports to see if anyone’s aware of issues.
Also you lose 2 ports as you have to connect one to the other. So in the end you go from 2 ports to 4 ports.
You could also just get something like this and then you plug it in and now have 5 ports with a simple switch you just plug in and that's it. Not worry about any of that router stuff. It's also more energy efficient. If you need even more ports, they have an 8-port version listed at the link above for under $40. SO you would have a total of 8 ports. 7 on this and 1 on the t-mobile for a total of 8. One is used on each to link the 2. Again, it's plug and Play. Plug it in and all the ports work just like if it was plugged into the T-mobile unit directly. Can't be much simpler than that.
Turning off wifi is not the same as putting it in bridge mode.
To hook up all your ethernet devices, you should probably just get an unmanaged switch. Here's one that I've used, but there are plenty of others.
Any switch that's rated at 1 Gigabit will be fine. Maybe avoid the truly no-name beige box switch you might find on knockoff markets like Alibaba, but otherwise it's really difficult to find a "bad" switch these days. The technology has been essentially "mastered" and it's easy to produce very cheaply as there is practically no more R&D needed for switches anymore at the home level (enterprise switches are still being improved all the time).
If you want a recommendation, here is a trusty 5 port Gigabit switch:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
>I have connected shield through Lan cable to my Sony X950H
You connected your Shield TV to the lan port on your X950H? Don't do that. Get an Ethernet switch, its less than $20 for a 5-port gigabit switch.
>when i turn off shield then TV wifi speed suddenly works fine , what might be the cause and solution ?
Turn off the Shield TV.
You can use a unmanaged switch like this.
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7628MA1CYDCJGSWRRGKR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Something like this would work fine:
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9RPDT0M9M0VR9DJ1XPJS
The ethernet switch in question would be one of these.
get an ethernet switch and can connect up to 4 devices via ethernet at once
There's a multitude of reasons that might not have worked, but I think you may have been looking at the wrong types of switches. You need a network switch, preferably gigabit. This one is $16.
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_BG5X3FNGR2M2VPG8DRW1
I have a bunch of these. They’re reliable and fit everywhere including tight apartment network panels.
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount
Very cool, what's between the re505x AP and your PC? ISP modem, old wifi router, or unmanaged switch? Like I said, if I were you - for performance guarantee between the PC and re505x I would pop a gs305 in there for $14 - no setup because it's unmanaged, you just plug cables into it, ta-da. It's what's between my PC and wifi and ISP modem, gives great gig speed across all my devices and minimizes complexity between my PC and wifi for VR
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_dl_PEK2H9G98R4E4Z2MDP2R
I forgot that you only have one port on the router. Try this, I think it should solve your problem.
What you want is a switch, not a splitter. A splitter is for very specific use cases and won't help you here. A switch is for communication between multiple devices, in this case your router and your PC/PS4/etc. I've got something like this on desks both at home and work.
As far as speed, you don't LOSE speed, but your speed to your uplink will be shared. In other words, if you have a 1 gigabit connection from your switch to your router, your devices are restricted to sharing 1 gigabit. If your PS4 is off, your PC can pull the full gigabit. If your PS4 is on and pulling 500 megabit, your PC will also only be able to pull 500 megabit.
Lastly, small note, a LAN (Local Area Network) is going to be your entire home's network including Wi-Fi and whatnot. A LAN is not the individual end connections. Just wanted to mention in case you try to google things in the future and get weird results.
This one. Specifically the one that doesn’t have the enhanced features.
Get something like this Netgear switch.
Port 5 needs to connect to an open port on your router. That leaves you 3 open ports on your router and 4 open ports on the switch. Nothing to program or configure. Just plug and play.
Personally I go with wiring the PC if you use it for gaming and other stuff as it'll be typically lower latency. Consider getting an ethernet switch and plugging that into your router if it's an issue with running out of ports.
You could get a small switch to connect to the powerline adaptor like this one.
I would definitely suggest you try hardwiring, at least to rule out networking being the issue. Get a cheap 5 or 8 port switch on Amazon like this one which will add extra ports to your router.
This is the answer.
I would add, drop/eBay that other router. If the roomie wants extra ports in their room get a $15 switch U won’t be disappoint with Fios. Plug in everything via cord and it’ll “just work” Ur probably fine with the lowest available plan (since it is only two of u).
Enjoy!
Does your Linksys hub have power saving ("green") features? I've read that this can be a problem with Orbi routers.
You can get a 5 port or 8 port Netgear unmanaged Ethernet switch, with no "green" features, from Amazon for $16 or $18, respectively.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM
Should you get a switch? Yes. It will plug into the Ethernet wall connection. Then plug in the PS4 and the PC into the switch. You may need to get another cable for the switch to plug into the wall. The switch should come with a small power cable.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM
You need a 5 port switch in that box. You will need to dedicate one of the wall jacks to feed down to that box from your router. Plug all 5 of those cables into the switch and you should have Internet at the remaining 4 jacks.
Switches are pretty inexpensive.
Internet > Modem > Router > Wall Jack > Switch > Remaining Jacks.
If you find that one or more of the jacks are not working you can purchase an inexpensive continuity tester for about $10. As far as what to do at that point, that bridge can be crossed then.
You might be able to run ethernet next to a heat duct going upstairs and add a jack near the vent. You may also find a way to get a line up into the attic and come down from there down into a room. Put a switch there and then back up to attic to other rooms.
There is a nice 5 port switch on sale at Amazon right now for $14 https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
The 8 port is just a couple $ more
The easiest way to do this, if you want hard wired internet to your PC is to buy a small ethernet switch and just put it between your Optik box and the moca adapter.
This gives you 3 more hardwired ports you can plug your PC, appletv, gaming console, or whatever in to.
Don't forget to snag a couple short ethernet cables if you don't have any.
> How can I have 2 ethernet cables in one ethernet port?
Buy a switch. They're cheap. A quick search on Amazon turned up a 5-port gigabit switch for just $20.
Thanks. So basically the only reason my internet is working right now is because I have only one active ethernet wall port (i.e. nothing to combine)?
The Netgear modem only has one ethernet port :( So if I brought the router down here and the grey plugged directly into the router there, and the blue cables into multiple ethernet ports, that would work right? Two more questions:
1) If I still want to hard-wire stuff in the family room (2nd floor), I'd have to get something like this to plug in the multiple devices (e.g. Playstation, Apple tv) to replace the router right?
2) If I bring the router down to the modem cabinet (1st floor), I'm already having spotty connections on the third floor, I'm afraid this will make it worse. Would i have to buy a range extender to fix this?
Also works on ps4, if you use ethernet and not wifi I bought this . You connect your Playstation to this and you connect this to your ethernet on your main router. Once you're online you disconnect the ethernet for the switch, not the Playstation wire, for 15 seconds. Basically the goal is for the PlayStation to think it's still connected to the ethernet, then plug it in after that 15 second you'll see everyone "leave" the lobby
You can use an inexpensive network switch to give yourself more ethernet ports to connect devices to.
You probably just have a 10/100 mb switch and not a gigabit switch. If you're not paying for more than 100mb Internet from your ISP, it won't slow down your Internet speed, but will slow down connections on your LAN.
The solution is to buy a gigabit switch. The 5 port ones on Amazon start around $19 like this one from Netgear
You will need another switch or hub or router. If you were to use a splitter or somehow splice the cables together, you would end up with a giant amount of packet collision.
Basically your router would see two devices on one port trying to send info and your router would send both of the devices the info which is going to crazy bog down your network if it even functions properly.
You can buy one of these from amazon or you could setup some sort of ad-hoc network device, but you will see better performance and have less setup/headache with the dumb-switch.
This is a network switch: NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
Plug your existing lan cable into it then use two cables to connect the other devices to the other ports. That's it, you're done.
Reconfigure. Some setups require the ISP router still, not sure for you. What you’ll do is connect only one Eero to the G1100 box, if needed, and then you’ll connect an unmanaged switch to that Eero as well. Everything else plugs into that switch, like your printer and desktop, additional switches, additional Eeros, etc.
This type of switch is a perfect place to start:
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Fanless Metal Housing, Desktop or Wall Mount https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/
A network switch will allow one Ethernet cable to be split into several others. You can run additional cables from the switch.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_97oFFbAD51Y1A
It's entirely possible that I was doing something wrong with it. I got great speed on the wifi. But the wired connection to my pc identified the network but said no internet connection.
Then, just get an inexpensive 10/100/100 Ethernet Switch. I use a Netgear for a very similar scenario. I placed it between the ISP MODEM (your Arris) and the Ethernet Cable to your Orbi. See link for a Netgear Switch like the one I use. Netgear Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Alternatively you can get a unmanaged Ethernet switch, put the cable that goes into the computer now in the first port, and run two cables to the computer and console. The advantage is that the console will get a connection even when the computer is off, and you won't spend computer resources on routing.
So you can buy a little 5 port switch,Netgear on Amazon example, and use that instead of your 2nd router.
Below is a very generic example as I don't know what routers you are using and can't get into step by step guide.
Or on the main router do a setup like this:
DHCP Server: 2nd Router IP set statically to 192.168.128.x or whatever your ip scheme is on first router
Firewall: External(internet side) Port (whatever you are forwarding) to Internal Port (same port number your 2nd router is expecting on it's external side) of 2nd router(either it's host name or IP depending on the setup)
On your 2nd router: DHCP Server: Raspberry Pi IP set Statically to 172.16.1.x or whatever your ip scheme on 2nd router
Firewall: External(coming from 1st router) Port (whatever you are forwarding) to internal Port of the Pi
With this setup it can become easily confusing for a human and can easily become a mess networking wise with possible mismatched IPs or even worse issues due to double nating.
The above double router issue can become even more confusing trying to troubleshoot if you use the same IP Range and subnet for both LAN sides of the 2 routers.
Ideally you would purchase the above switch, I suggest Netgear over TP-Link (the netgear I linked is 1 USD more expensive at the moment), that way you only have to do one port forward from the main internet connected router.
>Connected to Linksys 6300 acting as switch (Wifi is OFF).
Did you also disable DHCP on the Linksys router?
Rather than using a router as a switch, a better idea is to buy a 5 port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch. Cost: ~$15 from Amazon.
One suggestion: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
First, get a network hub like this and you wont need to unplug any cable.
If your using windows 10 just plug the cable in correctly then turn off the PC and turn it back on again. That usually takes care of the issue
Get yourself a 5 port switch. Example
It will need to be where the 66 block is located. Hopefully there is a receptacle close for power.
Keep your router where it is and connect an ethernet cable from the router to the wall port. Plug all the cables except the one marked 'Feed' into the switch and the switch will make all the other wall ports in the home useable. The feed is bringing phone service into the residence from outside and will be of no use to you.
Others have said this but I will reiterate. You need RJ45 ends on those cables. You really should remove the plates throughout the home to make certain that the wall ports are wired correctly. You want all 8 wires connected.
Can't really help with who can do the work but there are most certainly companies that do installs of audio visual equipment in your area that could easily handle this.
Are you the handy type? You could do this yourself with a kit like this.
Here's what I added. Cheap. No set up. No issues so far. Used it to connect a PS5 and a Tivo by ethernet.
I believe you can upvote each response individually... ;-)
At any rate, since you are just using the unit as a bridge to give your miners WiFi access, you don't need to get another one in order to "extend" your coverage area unless you're 50+ feet away from the Internet router/hotspot.
Re: port splitter
What splitter did you buy?? Since most generic splitters I have seen/used are typically 2-in to 1-out SEMI-duplex port connection, you would likely not be able to use the two L3's independently since EACH needs its own assigned data link to/from the access point. This is why each miner is assigned a local network IP address by the router/hotspot and you are much better off with a cheap network SWITCH, which has the logic to process multiple DUPLEX ethernet connections simultaneously without data collisions. A low cost solution that would work for you is: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM
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You need something like this, it's called a switch not a splitter
Don't use ethernet splitters, ever. Use a switch instead.
You need two splitters and five ethernet cables to use a splitter, as shown in this picture from the Amazon product page you linked to.
unplug the Ethernet cable going into it, install a switch, plug a cat 5 cable from the switch back to the WiFi extender. Use the other ports on the switch to plug in your stuff. Switches are cheap. https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=ethernet+switch&qid=1611962888&sr=8-4
Just buy a switch like this one and an ethernet cable.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/
That's what you're looking for (generally). Just go from the wall to one port on the switch and then from two other ports on the switch to your desktop and laptop.
What you want is a switch. You plug cable from the new port in to the switch then a cable from there to what ever else you want to plug in. They come with as many ports as you want, a 5 port would be good for you. That allows you to plug in 4 devices and one is for the Master as you call it.
Here is one on Amazon for less then 20.00 us
If both your PC and Steam Link have wired internet connections try chaining them together via a switch instead of connecting them both to your router. Visual aid of how mine is set up.
And here's a cheap 5 port one similar to what I use in my setup. https://smile.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
Yeah, I mean at worst, one of these and your gonna be gtg.
Would suck cuz you're not using all those FWG ports.
Why not get a $16 gigabit network switch instead https://smile.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
If you already have a cable run to your room, or are willing to run a flat one, all your problems will be solved.
You just need a switch to turn that one cable into multiple connections that can run simultaneously and at full speed. Most people need just a 5 or 8 port switch for a room, giving you 4 or 7 additional connections. You connect the switch to the cable, using up one of its ports.
5 port switch:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
8 port switch:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07PFYM5MZ/
You can then just add an Access Point to this switch to give you strong WiFi directly inside your room. This will use another of the switch's ports. You can just buy a mesh node and set it into "Access Point Mode" or "Bridge Mode" to serve as this new, strong source of WiFi. Something like this is cheap and easy:
https://www.amazon.com/Eero-6-Router/dp/B085VM9ZDD
You'd first set it up as a "router" behind your current router, then set it to "bridge mode" in the App, which turns it into an Access Point, very easy:
https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/208276903-How-do-I-bridge-my-eeros-
If you already have a spare home router, or can easily get one, you can just connect it to your room cable and set it to "Access Point Mode". This will give you 3-4 additional wired ports (depending on how you connect this spare router) as well as a new source of WiFi in your room, all in one box.
I assume you're trying to do this because you have a 2nd port.
A $20 5 port gigabit switch will save you the hassle of chaining machines, and you can use PC2 when PC1 is off.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM
To jump to a 2.5 gigabit switch will cost you over $120, but it's not needed unless your internet connection is over 1 gigabit.
Several. Buy a cheap switch instead.
Switches do occasionally die. Luckily, a basic simple switch like that is cheap and easy to replace - https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
That said, do make sure you are connecting your devices (or switch) to the LAN port of a ROUTER, and NOT directly to a modem. Check the brand/model of the device to see what it is, some devices are combo modem/routers.
Honestly, we in the networking industry bring these things to conferences as a prank so we can all have a good laugh; they're an abomination. Beyond amusing us, it seems like what it mostly does is mislead and confuse consumers. And given a name-brand 5-port Ethernet switch costs only a few dollars more (https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=PI3KQFK4PTMJ&keywords=ethernet+switch&qid=1656197299&s=electronics&sprefix=ethernet+switc%2Celectronics%2C153&sr=1-3) I don't see why anyone should ever buy such a thing.
Get a dumb network switch. You can choose however many ports you need for the number of devices you'll be using.
https://smile.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/?th=1
Maybe, maybe not.
But you know you can just connect an Ethernet switch to get more ports?
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
Is this what you mean by “big 6-port switches”?
No issues with Netgear GS305 here on multiple eero networks, and it's like half the price of the GS105NA.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
I think the price differs only due to warranty term. I've never had any Netgear switch or switchport ever fail though.
Something like this would probably work. https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=sr\_1\_3?keywords=wifi+cable+splitter&qid=1648575353&sr=8-3
The specific device you're looking for is called a switch, say for example this:
hey there - just got the same computer about 2 weeks ago. I have ATT's gigabit and when I plugged in my ethernet it wasn't recognized at first either. After some research it seems like there's an incompatibility with the port and the router so I put a switch in between - worked immediately.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
this is the exact switch I purchased - super quick and easy to set up!
Yes that's normal. If you need an ethernet line to each computer, then you'll want to get an ethernet switch. That way both computers always have internet.
Switch - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM
Newegg promo code:
BCMAY22435
Also available from Amazon at the same price with on-site coupon: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
Just to be certain. This is the one you have, right?
Are you actually using a "cable splitter" like one of these:
If so, that is a major mistake. They are trash, non-standard, and often only allow one connection at a time.
Instead, use a switch, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
Connect your PCs to the switch, and also to one of your router's LAN ports, replacing the "splitter".
While I commend you for reading and trying to understand that Duckware guide, it is probably overkill for trying to fix your problems, as it really dives into the details on how Wifi works.
If the modem/router combo unit you are using is provided by your ISP, you should contact them about your problems and tell them you are using their designated equipment. That will encourage them to send out a technician to look at your lines and to do a deeper analysis to try to figure out the problem. They might also give you replacement equipment as part of the troubleshooting process, hopefully giving you an upgrade in hardware.
You are right to suspect the modem / router combo could be the problem. These 2-in-1 units are notorious for having terrible Wifi, because they were made cheaply and cut corners. That would be my suspicion too, especially if rebooting it "fixes" things for a while. That is a hint that their is some kind of memory leak or overheating going on on your hardware.
One cheap and easy way to fix this is to just try to add an "Access Point" to your network, which is adding another source of Wifi for your home. You mentioned a desktop that is wired in with Ethernet. Presumably this is in a more central location. What you can do is use that Ethernet to connect a switch. A switch allows you to plug multiple devices into that one Ethernet port. Here is an example of a switch:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
You'd connect this switch to the wall port the Desktop is currently using. Then connect the Desktop into any of the other ports on the switch to keep it wired in too. This leaves you 3 available ports left on the switch, and we would use one of those empty ports to connect an Access Point. Remember, the Access Point is there to give you a new, powerful source of Wifi closer to your home office location.
Now it comes down to buying that Access Point. There are dedicated Access Points like this one:
https://store.ui.com/products/unifi-ap-6-lite
But they are often sold-out because of supply chain problems due to Covid. They are also a bit more tricky to set up and administer, as they are more advanced hardware used for businesses.
So for your particular case, instead of getting a switch and dedicated Access Point, I'm going to recommend to you that you just get another typical router that you can use as BOTH a switch and an Access Point. Here is a modestly prices unit that can work as both and has sufficient WIFI:
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1750-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B079JD7F7G/
Putting this unit into "Access Point" mode is simple, and if you have any problems doing so, you can come back here and ask for help. This unit has 4 LAN ports, so you can use your single Ethernet port to connect to it, and then connect the Desktop into one of the other LAN ports on this unit. You then set up this Unit's WIFI (you can give it a different SSID Wifi Name if you want it devoted for you and your office work!), and it'll both be closer and have better "antennas" to give you a strong signal (so you can tell your boyfriend he is "kinda" correct too, sooth his ego).
The main thing is you'll be putting this new router set to Access Point Mode physically closer to your location AND benefitting from it's better WIfi radio / antennas than those found on your current unit.
Get this.....
You'll put the switch in the box and hook it up to ethernet, then connect it's power to the poe splitter. Then in one of the rooms hook up the PoE injector to one of the wall ports. Boom. You're off to the races.
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If you're gaming, hardwire is by far the best solution. If there's any way you can run ethernet from your router to your pc, either along the wall, or maybe even drill into the floor then back up again, that will always give you the best results. I would also recommend some type of cheap switch and wifi repeater (or access point), so you can split the Ethernet by your computer and have both hardwire AND Wi-Fi as a backup. If hardwiring is not an option, but you have a strong wifi signal where your PC will be placed, there are a lot of cheap pcie options you can plug right into your motherboard. Here's a link to a cheap switch and access point that I use to split the signal in my son's room so he has both hardware and Wi-Fi. This combo works like a charm.
Wifi access point (2g only but works great for price): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BORUP7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_vGdTTS74gvKnN
Here's a cheap wifi card for your PC, supports both 5G and 2G, I use this one with no issues. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0832MR4WB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_v6y9YCseDRgL5
plug your ehternet from the router into a port on the switch then run separate cables to up to 4 devices
Ordered a $15 5-port switch. Lets see if this one handles the connection more reliably than Eero.
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I didn't realize anybody was still selling ethernet hubs anymore.
I have personal experience with these switches from Jeff's website, albeit I no longer use them (they were working when I retired them from service):
5-port gigabit https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S98YLHM
8-port gigabit https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFYM5MZ, https://smile.amazon.com/D-Link-Gigabit-Unmanaged-Desktop-DGS-108/dp/B000BCC0LO
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One of these failed for me, which soured me on the brand; note this is old tech, as it only does 10/100, and not gigabit: https://smile.amazon.com/D-Link-DSS-8-8-Port-Switch-Desktop/dp/B00004SYO3
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If you don't like Jeff's website, here are some more options:
5-port gigabit https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15762
8-port gigabit https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=10927
And then how about the ethernet switch. Do I need to connect that to the patch panel still? I purchased this one.
Honestly, an unmanaged one is all you need for a home network (or at least 99.999% of people lol).
I'm personally a fan of the Netgear ones. Cheap and reliable.
If you're having the same problem I did any dumb switch will likely do. I just grabbed this guy for $14:
I believe its this one, I've searched everywhere but I can't find my order lol
Just a simple 5 port Netgear switch
I recommend this switch.
It's Gigabit, has a tiny form factor, has five ports (you will only need three, based on what you describe) and is reliable!
Hmm, I don't think there is, (back of switch: https://i.imgur.com/qsiL0T4.png)
So the recommendation is to unplug all 4 of the cables heading into this switch (shown in blue here: https://i.imgur.com/jGDXEaI.jpg) wire them into "rj45 plugs) as shown here https://www.groundcontrol.com/galileo/ch5-ethernet.htm
Then plug those 4 into a switch like this https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ethernet+switch&qid=1618853340&sr=8-3 and just make sure one of those 5 is connected to the port the current working ethernet is connected to?
Thanks for the help btw, really appreciate it
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Is this any big differences besides being 50 cents more?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RQYA95FJ063R0KZ5A7R4
the idea is have both of them wired
and a switch is what you're referring to
you can find them for like 10-15 bucks these days
You would be better off using a small 5 port switch.
A switch is what you need but that one you linked only goes up to 100mbps. This one is cheaper and faster.
Thank you for the quick reply. Would this one be good? Wouldn’t want to be lagging like crazy and need both to be connected to VPN. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glc_fabc_Q742X5AEH7BKRJ40MQ06
Pick up two or 3 cat 5e cables and get:
Option 1 gigabit switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_dlT4_rmKaGbK1WCTYP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Option 2 wired switch with more wifi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VPL6BL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_ioKaGb5QN8PFJ
yeah I bet if its AT&T this is exactly your problem. I picked up this router on amazon for 18 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S98YLHM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here is the Network Switch I bought. I am thinking about taking it apart and 3D printing a mount to go in my build somewhere. Is there any way I could power this thing via Sata or something else that would go in my computer build, so I don't need to worry about extra power cables?
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I'm running a Dual PC configuration, powering both PCs off a Phanteks Revolt X. My AIO CPU cooler requires Sata, and is the only Sata device I have now since switching to M.2 drives. I'd rather not use USB if I can manage to use Sata, because I need as many USB ports as I can get
If you want to plug your laptop with an Ethernet cable, don't buy a router just buy a simple network switch.
https://www.amazon.ca/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
Presuming you're not interested in a seamless wi-fi experience(that is, you don't need to seamlessly move from one to the other as if they're a contiguous network) then this switch and an AP like this one would work fine.
I'd go the non-destructive route and leave the original wiring in the 110 block alone. I'm assuming your router/modem/RG is going to be pretty much in the same place as this panel, right? If so, it's an easy install.
You should have 4 ethernet ports minimum on the equipment your ISP provided. Buy two ethernet jumpers and a punch down tool (they're a couple of bucks at HarborFreight). Cut the ethernet jumper in half, strip back 1-2" and punch down the colors on the top row of the 110 block. Plug the other end into any port of the router. Rinse and repeat. You'll need to yank the blue/white pair of wires from the top row of the 110 block for this to work, this was a pair of wires placed by the AT&T tech.
If you want the router in a different room instead of the laundry closet or master bedroom closet, find the single pair of wires that feeds your unit (typically the blue pair, then the green pair, then orange, lastly brown. Blue pair was typically used to carry dial tone, green for data, orange for a second phone line and brown was a spare. If it was an old install pre-Uverse the original tech would have wired the unit with blue for a POTS line, and a newer tech installing UVerse would have either left it alone if there was nothing wrong with the inside wiring or would have moved to green.) Splice the feeder pair to the green pair that goes to whichever jack you want to plug in the router. Feel free to snag the wallplate with three jacks instead of buying a new one for a different wall.
Out of the same jack, you'll want to take the blue and orange pairs and punch them down to the green and orange slots in the keystone jack. Phones use the blue slots for the first phone number and orange slots for the second. Ethernet uses the green and orange slots for 100mbps and all four slots for gigabit data. This will be your backfeed to a gigabit switch (~$20) which you can then use ethernet jumpers to feed the other rooms from.
If you have voip, let me know and I'll explain how to make an RJ11 fitting within the wall panel.
I read here that I should purchase a Switch over a Hub since a Hub can slow down traffic. This device says the words Switch and Hub in its description. I imagine it's really a Switch but just wanted to make sure.
I feel like this is an issue that is beyond Spectrum, Spectrum has in fact provided basic entry point for service to the residence - the rest is up to you or more so the landlord. It seems like you already tried wireless solutions and they do not work for you, so the next logical setup is a wired solution:
If you want a more reliable wired solution than adding a network switch in your office would be a better solution, a switch can extend off the existing router (in its current location) by using a long ethernet cable than can run however you want and plugged directly into your devices.
Yes you could try Powerline Adapters but as you said this is a old house with poor wiring, so I personally wouldn't bullshit around with this stuff and just go straight to Ethernet wired. Yes it's possible to have two modems and running a secondary coax but it's costly upfront and monthly as you'll be charged for two services monthly.
I think this is what I need. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0781YXFBT/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
2 Ethernet cords
You need a switch. A small, cheap one will work. In layman's terms, it multiplies your ethernet ports. So you will go Wall->Switch. And then you will have two cables from the Switch to the other devices.
Something like this https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ethernet+switch&qid=1600866174&sr=8-3
Well you can always get a small switch like this and split it like that.
No idea why people are recommending $40 switches for what sounds like an incredibly simple setup.
Just get this for $15: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM.
5 port gig switch, metal case, not plastic junk.
I usually have at least one of these kicking around spare in case I need to sort out someone's home setup.
I love these little netgear ones. I probably own like 8 of them. I otherwise don’t like netgear stuff but their little 5 port switches are great.
A 5 port network switch would allow you to connect the TV, Xbox, etc to the one Ethernet cable from the wall.
Only $15 and would allow for other Internet devices later.
I run HDMI from my Xbox and HDMI from my Samsung DVD player to my LG sly10g and connect my Samsung TV via the HDMI arc to the LG HDMI arc.
You could get several cheap 5port gigabit switches and put them at every outlet you plan to use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OhQoFbPHJT480
- Modem |
Converts the signal to and from your home devices to the internet.
- Cat Wall jack-
Like these from Belden, which are a bit more expensive but probably what you should get.
https://www.falcontech.com/Modular-Jack-Belden-KeyConnect-CAT6-RJ45-p/ax104193.htm
Monoprice sells cheaper ones, but takes a bit more skill:
You will also need a punchdown tool like this:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7043
This video shows you how to do it with Belden. Monoprice has a video too, as do other places, easy to search.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BFetq3WKJ8
- Cat cable - Splitter
A better term for this is "ethernet switch":
This good quality switch with eight ports is less than 20 bucks on amazon:
- Splitter A-B-C-D
Not sure what you mean here.
- Cat cables
You need Cat6. Cat5e will also completely give you full service at 1gbps if you install it properly.
$76 for a thousand feet of cat5e is a good Reelex box (the cable comes out and doesn't tangle or twist or eff up)
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=880
Not reelex but good quality Cat6:
Here is solid (not stranded) pure copper (Not CCA, copper clad aluminum), Cat6 of very good quality:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=40661
Multiple colors, take your pick.
This Belden cable is more expensive than monoprice, but is very high quality:
I got this pair of wire scissors from Klein
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/electricians-scissors/all-purpose-electricians-scissors
Don't cheap out and use crap scissors, trust me
>running cable in the attic
If you are in northern hemisphere, try to get up early, at dawn, work until it gets too hot up there, and it will.
Not a big deal if you are only doing a few runs though.
How many runs do you need and how long is each run?
- Cat wall jacks
Discussed above, get Belden keyconnect (NOT revconnect) jacks, or, Monoprice if you want to spend less. I would recommend belden.
- cat cable | Cat cable - Splitter | Splitter A-B-C-D | Cat cables | Cat wall jacks
So from what you have said, I think I am ready to order everything I will need from Amazon. Please let me know if these look alright to you.
Yes. Router is a weak link.
You would want to buy a gigabit switch. The one built in in your your consumer grade gateway is not adequate — they are often software bridges and while yes, it will negotiate physical connection at gigabit there is no sufficient compute power to forward packets at line rate.
Switches are cheap — get metal netgear 5-port one; they sell for under $20 on amazon.
This one is ok-ish: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S98YLHM/
But if you can afford and expect high traffic — get this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BVYT3/ for QoS
Datasheets for reference - https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/switches/GS305_GS308_GS305P_GS308P.pdf - https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/switches/GS105v5_GS108v4_DS.pdf
My go-to switch for things like this: NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305) - Desktop, Sturdy Metal Fanless Housing
You're welcome! If that's what fixed it, awesome. As others have suggested, getting a small switch (https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM as an example) will prevent this from being an issue in the future, since the PC and the Xbox will stay connected, and won't need the be swapped out all the time.
Since it was both devices, I suspect the switch on the other end of your wired connection triggered some kind of lockout from re-associating too many times, or in too short of a period, but that's only barely graduated from a wild guess at this point.
Hey, thanks! I was looking at that one,
the GS305 https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/?th=1
I'm willing to spend the extra for the 808e, but is it worth it?
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If you care about price at all, that switch you chose is way overpriced. You can find 5 or 8 port switches for $15-20 easily, but of course it'll take some delivery time:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/
Also, you can cut the Ethernet cables to length and then crimp new heads on the cut ends, but the cost of a crimp tool is probably not worth it if it's just a limited use thing. Better to just buy new cables and keep the long one for future use (a very long Ethernet cable is useful in very many future scenarios).
i'm not certain about the xb1's but i used to play halo 2 at a store and we had probably 5 og xbox's on lan. they used an unmanaged switch like this. i'd guess that the same works for xb1. https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=pd_sbs_147_t_0/130-3857015-5709528?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07S98YLHM&pd_rd_r=50aee12c-11ed-462e-9c0e-a4915da8ce70&pd_rd_w=jKlqD&pd_rd_wg=YYeRr&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=ZKSBSS49SGTWJCCKP481&psc=1&refRID=ZKSBSS49SGTWJCCKP481
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