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Router vs Switch

Diem1 — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:35:40 GMT

Hi all,

My main PC and console are located on the other side of the room from the Hub, so I've plugged them into an old router which in turn connects via ethernet cable to the Hub.

However have just upgraded to faster speeds and the router is capping out at 100mb.

My question is whether I need a new router, or whether a switch would be sufficient.

I want to keep the cable connection as it provides a much better gaming experience than WiFi.

Thanks for your thoughts

Re: Router vs Switch

Anonymous — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:41:07 GMT

Your post implies that you're now on FTTP? If so you can move the Hub to where your kit is by simply using a longer ethernet cable between ONT & Hub. Possibly the same one that's currently connecting the Hub & old router.

If it's not FTTP then a simple switch will do the job.

Re: Router vs Switch

stevebrass — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:41:43 GMT

Switch would be fine. But check the spec for speed.

Re: Router vs Switch

licquorice — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:42:01 GMT

The second device isn't routing, it's just acting as a switch in any case. A cheap Gigabit switch will suffice if you don't need WiFi as well.

Re: Router vs Switch

Diem1 — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:54:18 GMT

Thanks all.

Yes am FTTP but previously only 80mb download, was offered full speed for cheaper than I was already paying...

I'd not considered moving the Hub! Might need some other thinking as the phone and Sky are plugged in, but that's possibly solvable.

Cheap switch sounds like it would work and not be too much hassle.

Thanks again