What if I need another hardwired port?

[nuraman00]

I just bought a new router a few weeks ago, the ASUS AC2900, to set up a VPN.

Currently I have 3 ports in use (Ooma Telo; PC; Tivo DVR).

The NVR for the cameras will use the 4th port.

What if I needed another hardwired port? What device should I get to add to the network, that would also be about as fast as the current router?

 

[blake]

Just buy a network switch. Plug all your devices into the switch, then one line from switch to router.

 

[nuraman00]

Just buy a network switch. Plug all your devices into the switch, then one line from switch to router.

Thanks.

For the devices in the switch that are connected to the router, would I still be able to use the Asus router software to manage them if I needed to?

And what's the difference between something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BCC0LO/ref=psdc_281414_t2_B01EN3Z2NE

And this?

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-5-port-Gigabit-Switch-GP-105/dp/B01EN3Z67Q?th=1#customerReviews

 

[blake]

The Asus is POE, so it can power your poe devices( ip cameras) plus normal devices. The other is non poe.

 

[nuraman00]

The Asus is POE, so it can power your poe devices( ip cameras) plus normal devices. The other is non poe.

One more question.

What are the differences or pros/cons between these two TP Link switches?

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-SG1005D-Unmanaged-Gigabit-Desktop/dp/B001EVGIYG/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1532819683&sr=1-4&keywords=tp+link+unmanaged+switch&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Ethernet-Optimization-Unmanaged-TL-SG105/dp/B00A121WN6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1532819683&sr=1-3&keywords=tp+link+unmanaged+switch&th=1

 

[blake]

The second one is beefier looking and automatically manages your network traffic.

 

[Mad_Scientist]

Netgear gs110tp is my go to switch. Just check wattages on devices.

You should never have more than 1 wire plugged into your router, unless it's a router/switch/wifi combo unit. In which case, upgrade. Especially if your renting it. Ubiquiti has nice stuff that's fairly easy to use.

Make sure to check poe voltages and wattages before using/ buying any poe switch.

 

[nuraman00]

Netgear gs110tp is my go to switch. Just check wattages on devices.

You should never have more than 1 wire plugged into your router, unless it's a router/switch/wifi combo unit. In which case, upgrade. Especially if your renting it. Ubiquiti has nice stuff that's fairly easy to use.

Make sure to check poe voltages and wattages before using/ buying any poe switch.

I had one of those that I was renting until recently.

I replaced it with a TP Link cable modem and the Asus AC2900 router.

I don't need another port right now, but I was thinking there could be a case in the future where I could.

 

[nuraman00]

One more question.

What are the differences or pros/cons between these two TP Link switches?

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-SG1005D-Unmanaged-Gigabit-Desktop/dp/B001EVGIYG/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1532819683&sr=1-4&keywords=tp+link+unmanaged+switch&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Ethernet-Optimization-Unmanaged-TL-SG105/dp/B00A121WN6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1532819683&sr=1-3&keywords=tp+link+unmanaged+switch&th=1

The second one is beefier looking and automatically manages your network traffic.

Thanks. Is it ok to keep that 2nd one upright? Or would it not be good, because it would block the air vents?

 

[nuraman00]

I am going to get the TP-Link TL-SG108E switch.

Will my Asus router's web UI still list all of the connected devices that are connected through the switch?

Or will I have to see TP Link's UI to see those connected devices?

 

[Mad_Scientist]

I am going to get the TP-Link TL-SG108E switch.

Will my Asus router's web UI still list all of the connected devices that are connected through the switch?

Or will I have to see TP Link's UI to see those connected devices?

your router should show every device it issues a dns address for.

 

[TonyR]

your router should show every device it issues a dns address for.

A router does not "...issue a dns address".

 

[Mad_Scientist]

A router does not "...issue a dns address".

you are correct. I dont know what the hell I was thinking this morning. stayed up to late I guess.

I meant DHCP addresses. this fella was asking a very simple networking question, so I was trying to give a simple answer without getting into the technical details of why.

 

[nuraman00]

Thanks everyone.

 

[psnsfrg]

You should never have more than 1 wire plugged into your router, unless it's a router/switch/wifi combo unit. In which case, upgrade. Especially if your renting it. Ubiquiti has nice stuff that's fairly easy to use.

Actually you should have at least 3. One for power, one for LAN, one for ISP

 

[Mad_Scientist]

Not if its poe in!

MikroTik

Check mate.

(Ok in fairness you would have to run the wan to the switch and do some routing nonsense ...but it would work. )