What is Reddit's opinion of NETGEAR GS205, 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch, Ethernet Splitter, Hub, Desktop, Plug and Play, White?

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What I had to do was buy a switch.

This is the one I bought: NETGEAR 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AYRZYG4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I plugged this into my port and then the router into this and that helped me get the 1gb speeds

Unlike telephone cables (RJ11) you can't just split an ethernet cable, you'll need to use a switch https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-GS205-100UKS-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop/dp/B00AYRZYG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1530645077&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gigabit+switch&dpPl=1&dpID=31EzZJTRA4L&ref=plSrch

Yeah. The switch in question is this one - perhaps it is the issue? It worked fine before when connected to my router.

I could try a router but not until tomorrow. Perhaps the switch im using isnt suitable?

The switch is saying there's an Ethernet link but no activity. The switch is this one - its not the best...

unfortunately I don't have another here at the moment - what does the switch do? I was under the impression it works just like a USB hub?

The switch is this one

Something like this?

NETGEAR GS205-100UKS 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AYRZYG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_QXWOzbBTPH1A6

How easy is it to setup? Just connect this device to the router via Ethernet, then connect the ethernet cables from the SteamLink and the PC to this device?

Any settings to change/setup or is it as simple as that?

Something like this?

NETGEAR GS205-100UKS 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AYRZYG4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_QXWOzbBTPH1A6

How easy is it to setup? Just connect this device to the router via Ethernet, then connect the ethernet cables from the SteamLink and the PC to this device?

Any settings to change/setup or is it as simple as that?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-GS205-100UKS-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop/dp/B00AYRZYG4/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_tr_t_2/259-3914960-3767816?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XYAET4HHHYWTATYXRE73

I was looking at this, and yes it will only have 2 people connected.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-GS205-100UKS-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop/dp/B00AYRZYG4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512421851&sr=8-3&keywords=netgear+5+port+switch

Its only a 500mbps router, so should i just get something like this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-GS205-100UKS-Gigabit-Ethernet-Switch/dp/B00AYRZYG4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470656971&sr=8-3&keywords=network+switch