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SH2 and Ethernet sockets

starship — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:01:13 GMT

I have four connections for ethernet cables, one taken up by the supply from the openreach modem. leaves me with three, which are connected to various other accessories, am i able to use one using a double adapter / splitter, running two from one, are they available and would it drain connection ?

Thanks.

Re: SH2 and Ethernet sockets

Devon_Dave — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:12:25 GMT

No, you can't use a double adaptor you woukd need gigabit ethernet switch. This will give you additional ethernet outlets. Have a quick search on line. Various capacity ones available. Maybe a 5 port is all you need. You woukd then have 4 available ethernet connections, the 5th would plug into the spare port on the Hub.

Re: SH2 and Ethernet sockets

TimCurtis — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:09:40 GMT

@starship

If you have a BT TV subscription then the TP-Link range like a TL-SG105/8 would be a good option as they handle well the multi-cast transmission streams that the likes of BT Sport use whereas others might not and that can cause problems for your other attached devices.

Re: SH2 and Ethernet sockets

starship — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:09:23 GMT

Thank you Dave. Thats perfect. looking at the argos TP-Link 5 port Gigabit Ethernet switch

Re: SH2 and Ethernet sockets

licquorice — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:54:07 GMT

@starship Please delete the link, it is against forum rules to link to e-commerce sites.