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Simon_16v
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Registered: 14th Aug 06
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23rd Jul 13 at 09:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Hi,

I'm wondering how I can increase the number of ethernet ports in my girlfriends parents spare bedroom so things are running via ethernet rather than wifi as signal isn't so great in the house.

Don't really want to have 3+ powerlines as i'll need a massive extension cable, is there any sort of method of attaching a network extension and it running through the powerline I've got already?

Cheers
Munchie
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Registered: 17th Jul 01
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23rd Jul 13 at 09:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Yes. I bought this....and was cheaper than amazon.

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/wired-networking/tp-link-tl-sg1005d-5-port-gigabit-switch-10991885-pdt.html

Out of stock in currys.......so heres amazon link

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-SG1005D-Gigabit-Unmanaged-Desktop/dp/B000N99BBC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374573143&sr=8-1&keywords=gigabit+switch
Simon_16v
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23rd Jul 13 at 10:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

How does this connect to the router that's downstairs? Just plus into the powerline in the spare room?

£12.50 is a lot cheaper than I thought the solution was going to be
Richie
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23rd Jul 13 at 10:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Or you can just replace 1 of your homeplugs to one with multiple ethernet ports.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200Mbps-3-PORT-ETHERNET-POWERLINE-HOMEPLUG-HOME-NETWORK-ADAPTER-MAINS-HOMEPLUGS-/180742550736?pt=UK_Computing_Router_Modules_Cards_Adapters&hash=item2a151874d0

Richie
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23rd Jul 13 at 10:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Simon_16v
How does this connect to the router that's downstairs? Just plus into the powerline in the spare room?

£12.50 is a lot cheaper than I thought the solution was going to be


The ethernet cable goes out of the powerline into the switch Munchie linked. Then all your other devices plug into the switch.
Munchie
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23rd Jul 13 at 10:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I did the following.

Installed homelink plug (500mb one, Tp Link) in the hallway where the router is
Installed other homelink plug in our extension
Installed the switch and added ethernet cables to my TV, Sky box, AMP and Raspberry Pi.

All controlled through my tablet or mobile phone

Love it
Simon_16v
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23rd Jul 13 at 11:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Awesome, I'll get one of those purchased then. Cheers lads!

 
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