Is there a way I can get 4 devices on one Ethernet outlet?

buckrogers

Is there a way I can get 4 devices on one Ethernet outlet?

The router is upstairs and the cable is connected from router running along outside to down stairs in sitting room. 'hardwired' to nowtv box.
is there something i can use to connect ps4, nowtv, pc, tv using the ethernet cable from router to connect all 4 items instead of using wireless.
thank you

prowla

Yes - you can get a 4-port Ethernet switch; it's quite a standard unit.

stragglebod

Something like this


https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-SG105-5-Ports-Ethernet-Wall-Mounting/dp/B00A128S24


You want an unmanaged switch, and make sure it's Gigabit, avoid the 10/100 Mbs ones.

John_Gray

prowla wrote: »

Yes - you can get a 4-port Ethernet switch; it's quite a standard unit.

Strictly speaking the OP needs a 5-port switch [as stragglebod indicates] since one port is used up by the incoming ethernet cable... :cool:
(I don't think I've ever come across a 4-port switch.)

that

homeplugs or powerline plugs also work, but in certain situations like heavy use packets will clash and the retries will limit the speed

A switch is better, but has loads of cables on the floor, and messy but reliable and i'd go for a switch. If you are on ADSL don't think you will notice much loss (just my opinion) as adsl bandwith is not that great and the plugs can often handle more and probably not the weakest link. Fibre could be very different?

however I have also used homeplugs for cctv too and internet connections at the same time with no issues

esuhl

As above, you want a switch with 5+ ports.

buckrogers

Thank you all for your advice,
just ordered the one off amazon :-)

S0litaire

Bit late but I use this 5 port hub:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AYRZYG4