Network ports

rmg1

Hi all

I've got some homeplugs in order to get a wired connection to another room (I've turned into an office/workroom).

The "receiving" homeplug only has two ports, they are both in use and I could do with an extra port (possibly more).

Can I plug in a network switch to the homeplug and then all devices into that?

If it's possible, can someone recommend a switch that requires the minimum of fuss to install?

It makes sense in my head but, given that I know nothing about network switches, I could be completely wrong.

Any help gratefully received.

cerebus

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8495459

Plug and play,  connect the power supply and connect the ethernet cables 

All network switches are that easy 

rmg1

Brilliant, thanks for that.
Now for the stupid question, does it matter what port I use for the switch to powerline cable?

Looking at the diagram, it doesn't look like it but just wanting to make sure.

droopsnoot

Switches don't generally care these days. Years ago it used to be necessary to have a "cascade" or "uplink" port that was wired with reverse polarity, but most now (if not all) will sense it and adjust to cope. That one in the link does, that's what the "Auto MDI/MDI-X Ports" bit signifies.

rmg1

Brilliant, thanks both

cerebus

No problem 

rmg1

OK, now for stupid question number 2.....

I've got a printer currently connected the my PC via USB A to USB B (I think.  It's a Brother laser printer if that helps and I want to change it to a network-available printer)
I want to connect that to my network "properly" using one the spare ports on the switch (that I haven't bought yet).
Does such a cable exist?.
I've tried googling "usb b to ethernet" and "usb b to rj45" but can't find the cable I'm after.
It won't need to be massively long (about 3 feet) if someone can point me in the right please?

flaneurs_lobster

Don't think that works. What's the model number of the Brother printer?

gefnew

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253281788448?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=momp6pghTvG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=-Z2MLKoLTEi&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
 item number ebay uk supply.
should do what you want

Newcad

Can the printer be used over wifi? (no cables needed - except for the power plug).

wongataa

rmg1 said:

OK, now for stupid question number 2.....

I've got a printer currently connected the my PC via USB A to USB B (I think.  It's a Brother laser printer if that helps and I want to change it to a network-available printer)
I want to connect that to my network "properly" using one the spare ports on the switch (that I haven't bought yet).
Does such a cable exist?.

No.  The printer will need a network port or built in WiFi to be able to be used over a network.