Reddit reviews TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Switch | Easy Smart Managed | Plug & Play | Lifetime Protection | Desktop/ Wall-Mount | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Support QoS, Vlan, IGMP and Link Aggregation (TL-SG105E)

Like others said, I'd just look for another provider. If not, the following could work if you really want that one provider.

It isn't a simple answer, but it's still possible:

This may break your neighbor's terms with their ISP, but if you have a line-of-site, you could always set up a point-to-point connection. If you're worried about being on the same network, get a cheap managed switch and set up a VLAN of your own. Then pay your neighbor for part of their bill.

> No, you can't drop it because you're passively monitoring it.

That's not true. The IPS can send RST packets to both endpoints and cause the connection to prematurely terminate, or ICMP unreachable for UDP.

You can also just use an older hub, but here are some affordable devices which support mirroring:

https://www.amazon.com/midBit-Technologies-LLC-10-100/dp/B00DY77HHK/

https://www.amazon.com/Dualcomm-DCSW-1005-Powered-Ethernet-Mirroring/dp/B002BSF112/

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-GS105Ev2-Ethernet-Lifetime-Replacement/dp/B00HGLVZLY/

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Gigabit-Ethernet-Managed-TL-SG105E/dp/B00N0OHEMA/

I'll save you the trouble. First, get yourself something like this.
https://www.amazon.ca/TP-LINK-TL-SG105E-5-Port-Gigabit-Tag-Based/dp/B00N0OHEMA

When you set it up, use the port based VLAN area in the setup, and put Port 1 as VLAN ID 1000, tagged. Make Port 2 the same, then make a third port untagged with VLAN 1000. Then, connect Port 1 to your ONT Fibre box (the white thing), Port 2 to your Actiontec router, and Port 3 to your own router. Reset everything to grab IPs, and voila. The Max TV traffic will be routed through your Actiontec as normal, but internet traffic will go through your own router, get it's own IP, etc. If you don't have Max TV, you can skip the Actiontec steps altogether.

The big BUT here is that if you have any sort of TV or Internet issues Sasktel will not be able to help you unless you hook everything back up the way it was.

And a Gigabit 5-port switch is $5.25 as well

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N0OHEMA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N0OHEMA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Literally, $20... here. Or for managed $29.99 here. TP-Link software is shit, but it works fine for the money. I run an 8 port managed variant in my home-office with VLANs and trunks and everything.

I use these at home for separating out my kids' traffic.

Any thoughts on the TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Switch? I just got Gigabit Ethernet in my house and I wanna be able to connect a few more things. Also, what's the difference between Desktop unmanaged and Desktop Web Managed and is it worth the difference?

google wifi will use 2.4/5/wired ethernet as needed for backhaul, it will do pppoe but not vlan tagging.

if you have an old gigabit router lying around (e.g. tl-wr1043nd / e3000 / wrt610n /...) you can use dd-wrt/openwrt on them to turn them into a vlan capable switch so you can control the tagging (no wifi - no routing on them), or you can get a cheap switch RB260GS or TL-SG105E, or you can get a proper switch with lots of ports that you'll most likely need anyway, and spare 2 ports on it for vlan201, or you can get a router that supports vlans and pppoe out of the box (usg / rb750gr3 / ...)

For an inexpensive-but-good option, pick up a TP-Link SG3210 for <$100. http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SG3210-Pure-Gigabit-Bandwidth-Management/dp/B006B7R3YC/ -- Note that this allows management via a decent web UI, a physical serial console, SSH, or telnet.

For a "cheap, ugly, but functional" solution, look at TPLink's "Easy Smart" line of switches. For instance, the $26 SG105E. http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SG105E-5-Port-Gigabit-Tag-Based/dp/B00N0OHEMA/ -- Note that this requires their Windows-only configuration tool; there is no web interface, physical console, or SSH.

Suggestions for something half that price(or less)? I just recently started my lab and have no use for that many ports..yet..

Also form factor doesn't matter.

Edit: this is what I've been considering

If your PC is a desktop, you can buy an HDMI-to-whatever input your monitor has adapter and switch the cable out to play X-box. If it's a Laptop (no video input) or you just don't like that option, there are a few choices.

1. With multiple LAN adapters on the PC (WiFi and wired) you should be able to
   a) connect the PC to the internet via WiFi
   b) connect the PC to the Xbox via cable (I highly recommend getting an inexpensive Ethernet switch here to plug in between the two)
   c) from network and sharing center choose "change adapter settings" right click the WiFi adapter and choose properties, then the "sharing" tab and select "allow other other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection" this should allow the Xbox to go through to the internet.
   
   

2. if there's a wired connection to the network that has the internet you can spend a few more dollars and buy a managed switch (https://amzn.com/B00N0OHEMA), which would allow you to plug the PC and the Xbox both in to the switch, connect it to the internet plug and program it so that the xbox and the PC can talk to each other and the internet, but not allow other traffic into either.
   
   
3. If it's a wired connection you could also buy a wireless access point or wireless router set to access point mode, and set up a mini WiFi network that only you have access to.
   
   
4. Get a Wifi Range extender (https://amzn.com/B01HPDWVD8), connect it to the WiFi internet source, connect the PC and the Xbox to it, either with Wireless (should have it's own SID) or with available Ethernet ports.
   
   Most of these will take a little configuration effort, you'll want to make sure both the PC and the Xbox are getting their IP addresses from the same place (not one from the school and one from your router) and you want to make your little Local network is isolated from the rest so you don't go assigning IP addresses to other students, but with hardware available these days it should be pretty simple and straight forward. I have not tested and do not endorse any of the products I have linked here, just chose them as examples of the type of device to look for and to show that there are inexpensive options out there.
   
   Good luck!

I had this same problem. The thing is, for whatever reason, certain routers don't play nice enough with the Centurylink ONT. I had to purchase a cheap managed switch to add the VLAN tagging.

Switch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N0OHEMA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Setup: http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=300259&highlight=calix

Setup (snipit, I believe this thread was trying to use the same router as you):

"Yes that's pretty much it and the C9 will do PPPoE.

switch port 1 -> ONT

switch port 2 -> C9

Port 1: Tagged member vlan 201 (only) + PVID 201

Port 2: Untagged member vlan 201 (only) + PVID 201


If using the other switch ports for your local network just make sure they never become members of 201 "

Note: if you do end up buying this model switch, make sure you choose the option to reboot it and save config. Regular saving never held the setting for me.

I have a TP-Link Archer C5 AC1200 Router, so I decided to go with this switch (TL-SG105E):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N0OHEMA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It supposedly has VLAN support, so I'll give it a go.

You can pick up an inexpensive 'Managed' switch to mirror (or SPAN) traffic from one or more ports to a different port. This should take care of your needs if you are only trying to analyze your Internet traffic. If you're doing LAN and or LAN and Internet and the traffic approaches the full 1Gbps you'll probably going to need a more powerful switch to see all the traffic.

I picked this one some time back for about $15 on sale (now $25):


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N0OHEMA

It's unmanaged - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N0OHEMA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

The link light is not on. The other lights are on, and wifi is working, so the router is working.

8 port version

5 port version

TP-Link TL-SG105E v2.0

Yeah that's what i was assuming, that router should be just fine. You can always get a switch later if you want more ports, i use TP-Link myself (2 in my house and one in my parents)

You can try the NanoStations, i personally never used them. Now to be clear i get great WiFi reception at my garage about 120ft away. Could probably go father but the yard ends about 160, its just my garage is old Brick block and right on the corner is there my electrical panel is so i get TERRIBLE interference once "inside" the garage. But outside its fast and strong as if i was in the house....But if you were to get 2 AC-LR, one would be your main Access point and the second would be called a "mesh"(repeater) and it would just repeat whatever the settings are on your Main one and just almost double your distance.

I have setup 3 of these (familys house) and love each one and never have any problems out of them. Once setup they just work without hesitation and one added feature you might of seen was they offer 3 WiFi "groups", one of mine is set to guest so i can limit the speeds of people i let connect and also they can't see other stuff connected on my network :)

I would try to either run sufficient cables (with or without smurf tube) to the various locations or get managed switches. This will let you pass/trunk multiple vlans to each location to better control your network setup.

You can get managed switches from $26 for 5 ports.this one is actually unmanaged. Whoops.

From $50 for 5 ports, $60 for 8 ports.

If you want to over-achieve look at the MikroTik line and run 10Gbps to each floor.

Maybe he does, but he's also stating his router is where it is because that's the best place for wifi reception. Now, you can get a Cisco 891W or something that will have the wifi built in and be able to handle RoaS, but generally if you can configure the wifi on an 891W, you'd already know how to do RoaS.

Honestly, I thought of it later, but he could just get two small switches that do VLANs and solve it that way. Given that 5-port smart-switches like this one are $20-30, that would be a pretty solid way to manage it; trunk between the two switches, one port for the trunk line, one for WAN, one for LAN.

Its...basically a switch but I would call it a completely retarded switch lol. No settings or anything.

One of the reviews had a smart idea:

>Best to start with no power to switch or modem; do ALL your connecting; turn on the power to switch and modem; restart your computer. It will take a few minutes for it to "learn". And if you add anything after that point be sure to restart the switch power again.

As dumb as it is, it might not do well with devices being connected while its on. Have you tried that?

If you want a better but cheap $30 switch (a real switch) this would work:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SG108E-8-Port-Gigabit-Tag-Based/dp/B00N0OHEMA?th=1

A better option for a bit more would be this one:

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSafe-5-Port-Gigabit-Unmanaged/dp/B002YK8WMC/

Either one should work but the netgear one is better than the tp link one. As is generally the case between those two companies.

Edit:

If it was me, I'd go with this one. By far the best in the $50 ish price-range:

https://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Business-LGS308-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B00IXNQ6XQ/

Isn't that just the E model?

I assume you want a cheap, easy managed switch so I would recommend this one. It's nothing great but the fact that it is managed and under $30, it's a good deal. If you need something larger than 5 ports, it has an 8 port option as well.

If you want something a little better, look at the Ubiquiti line.