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Switch Network

Dan7HouYT — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:44:26 GMT

Morning All, I’ve purchased a 5 port gigabit switch to obviously Ethernet devices to my network. Due to the layout of the property I have a complete Wi-Fi disk in the living room currently using a Ethernet cable to a PS4 with the hub on the other side of the property with wood dics spread in each room to blanket the property. I want to utilise a switch there to help link up a TV and Sky Box in the living room. Is this as simple as going from the wifi disc to switch to devices.

TIA!

Dan

Re: Switch Network

Keith_Beddoe — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:50:55 GMT

@Dan7HouYT

Yes you can connect an Ethernet switch to the Ethernet port on any of the disks.

Re: Switch Network

Dan7HouYT — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:54:17 GMT

Thanks Keith.

I was also looking to replace the Hub with a better alternative router. To potentially get two and mesh them to provide better device tinkering and wireless performance. Would this be worth it

Re: Switch Network

Keith_Beddoe — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:02:12 GMT

You cannot use the complete wifi disks with another router, they only work with the smart hub 2.

Re: Switch Network

Dan7HouYT — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:15:09 GMT

I understand that. I’m looking to step away from the BT equipment and use third party Routers acting in as a access point replacing the SH2 and then placing a second in the living room as my access point linked to the switch that end of then building. Are there any tips you would suggest.

thanks
dan

Re: Switch Network

Keith_Beddoe — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:24:14 GMT

I do not use any BT supplied equipment, only third party router and mesh, so you may be best seeing if other forum members can suggest a way to keep the discs working.

As far as I am aware, they only link to the home hub which is connected directly to your main broadband line.