Reddit reviews D-Link Ethernet Switch, 5 Port Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop Plug and Play Compact Design White (GO-SW-5G)

Yes, you use a switch. https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-5-Port-Unmanaged-Gigabit-GO-SW-5G/dp/B008PC1FYK/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1519214948&sr=1-6&keywords=gigabit+switch

Personally, I'd go with a simple dumb switch and a really nice access point

I think this fits your budget, just don't forget to get a couple of patch cables as well.

actually, the above is a lie, I'd personally go with a hAP ac .. and I have, it's just it's not for everyone as it can be a little complicated, .. but the other access point I mentioned above is good too.

To run ethernet cables throughout my home without wiring through the walls, I used Command Decorating Clips to attach different length Jadaol Cat6 white, flat ethernet cables (e.g., this 100 feet model) to the walls and ceilings. I separated each clip by about 2 feet. Small, simple (unmanaged) gigabit ethernet switches (I have a few of this model, which is about the size of a human hand) provide access points throughout the network while connecting each cable. Guests only notice the entire setup when I specifically mention it to them.

https://www.amazon.com/d/B008PC1FYK/

I have two of these daisy chained with Ubiquity APs. No problem with tagged traffic.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B008PC1FYK/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1518873108&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dlink+5+port+switch&dpPl=1&dpID=314l5SVfPOL&ref=plSrch

will get shot of them when I get the house structurally networked

What's stopping you from plugging your wife's PC directly into the router? If it's just one cable in the room, then your best option is to use a switch. Cheapest one will do, preferably gigabit.

https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-5-Port-Unmanaged-Gigabit-GO-SW-5G/dp/B008PC1FYK

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Internet-Splitter/dp/B00KFD0SMC

One of those for example.

The kind of bridging you did should technically do the job, but it's the last solution anyone would recommend. Not worth toubleshooting imo.

D-Link 5-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch (GO-SW-5G) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PC1FYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ukuUBbZ47X7K0

For reference

I think you are saying that the router has no more wired ports left. If all you need is wired ports, you can get a small switch. This is a device that will basically turn one of the ports into 4 more. here is a link: switch on amazon

>Old router:

>https://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WRT120N-Wireless-N-Home-Router/dp/B0028N6VNW

With this router, I was able to connect my Comcast cable modem Ethernet cable to it, and then use an additional ethernet to connect the router to my PC. This provided my house with Wi-Fi and internet to my PC.


This is what I bought as a replacement:

>https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WA901ND-Wireless-450Mbps-Repeater/dp/B002YETVXC

>Only has one ethernet port, so I have no way of connecting both from the cable modem and to my PC like I did with my previous router.

Dad also had this switch lying around:

>https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-5-Port-Unmanaged-Gigabit-GO-SW-5G/dp/B008PC1FYK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1517712757&sr=1-3&keywords=dlink+switch

As of right now, I have everything plugged into the switch via multiple ethernet cables:

Comcast cable modem - > switch

switch - > into PC

switch - > into tp-link

This gives my PC internet, and allows me to connect other devices to the Wi-Fi.

However, once on the wi-fi, I can only access the tp-link settings menus via tplinkap.net (there I can change the operating mode of the device from AP, Client, Bridge, Repeater and Multi-SSID).

Is there anyway I can make this work, or did I fuck up and buy the completely wrong thing?

How is $14 not cheap?

Yes. Crude drawing: http://i.imgur.com/mgT4s2m.jpg

Buy a cheap switch locally or online......all you need is a 2 port, but the minimum is usually 4-5 for what you'll find in stores. Just make sure its a gigabit switch (1000mbps not 100mbps)

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-5-Port-Unmanaged-Gigabit-Switch/dp/B008PC1FYK?ie=UTF8&keywords=gb%20switch&qid=1464616538&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5

A network switch isn't like an A-B switch like you'd have for HDMI, where only one input is working at a time.

A network switch has multiple ports and "switches" the data on each port to where it needs to go, and it figures this out automatically.

A cheap $15 switch is probably all you need: https://www.amazon.com/d/Networking-Switches/D-Link-5-Port-Unmanaged-Gigabit-GO-SW-5G/B008PC1FYK/

1. Take the cable going from the router to the PC and disconnect it from the PC.
   
2. Plug the end of the cable into a port on the switch.
   
3. Plug a new cable into the switch and into the PC. The PC is now connected to the router was before.
   
4. Plug another cable into the switch and into the Xbox. The Xbox now has an internet connection as well.
   
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https://www.amazon.com/d/Networking-Switches/D-Link-5-Port-Unmanaged-Gigabit-GO-SW-5G/B008PC1FYK/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1543551688&sr=1-5&keywords=network+switch+10%2F100%2F1000

This one has gigabit so worth $5 more.
and yes, this can be in your room. Run the 1 to your room, then split it with this.

Just get a switch like this one.

Duh, a switch. Thank you. Getting the smallest one I can hopefully it'll fit in the network box.

If you only need a wired connection, an Unmanaged Switch would do the job (something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-Gigabit-Desktop-Switch-GO-SW-5G/dp/B008PC1FYK/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1481017735&sr=8-8&keywords=wired+router+gigabit).

If you want to the option of a wireless connection, go for a Wireless Router (https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WR841N-Wireless-Transmission-Encryptions/dp/B001FWYGJS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481018297&sr=8-3&keywords=wireless+router).

And if you put this device conspicuously in your living room like their marketing suggests you should, but you don't want to have all of those cables coming out the back, you can buy this breakout box for only $15.