Ethernet hub/switch question

jzinckgra · 03-13-2013, 07:50 PM

I am upgrading my wifi router to an asus RT-N66U. The plan is to put the router in the basement and activate the cat5e plug that goes up to the office on the 2nd floor. The question is what do I use in the office coming out from the rj45 plug at the wall? If I was just going right to the computer it would only need one ethernet cord, but we have 4 devices that need to be plugged in. Do I just get a switch box and plug the ethernet cable from the wall into that, then all other devices into the remaining ports?

Do I have to use the same manufacturer (asus) for the switch or does it matter? Any recommendations on switch boxes?

I realize the point of a wifi router is to go wireless, but I am in part trying to get rid of clutter currently in the office and move the cable modem and router to the basement. Other wifi devices like PS3 and Tivo will still benefit from the wifi.

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Fredward · 03-13-2013, 07:57 PM

I don't think this is the right subforum...

You should put your wifi router in the center of your house on the top floor for optimal signal strength throughout your residence.

Radar · 03-13-2013, 08:23 PM

Sounds like there's a cable run from the basement thru the wall to the office and you are going to patch that from the router. You can plug in any manufacture switch to that and plug in your devices to the switch.

vision.dynamix · 03-13-2013, 08:38 PM

Wes Welker signed a 2yr $12M deal with Denver.

DAMNIT!

Mulder · 03-13-2013, 08:57 PM

Subaru doesn't make hubs.

03-13-2013, 07:50 PM	#1
jzinckgra Scooby Newbie Member#: 5584 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Maine	Ethernet hub/switch question I am upgrading my wifi router to an asus RT-N66U. The plan is to put the router in the basement and activate the cat5e plug that goes up to the office on the 2nd floor. The question is what do I use in the office coming out from the rj45 plug at the wall? If I was just going right to the computer it would only need one ethernet cord, but we have 4 devices that need to be plugged in. Do I just get a switch box and plug the ethernet cable from the wall into that, then all other devices into the remaining ports? Do I have to use the same manufacturer (asus) for the switch or does it matter? Any recommendations on switch boxes? I realize the point of a wifi router is to go wireless, but I am in part trying to get rid of clutter currently in the office and move the cable modem and router to the basement. Other wifi devices like PS3 and Tivo will still benefit from the wifi. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-13-2013, 07:57 PM	#2
Fredward Scooby Newbie Member#: 322518 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Vermont Vehicle: 2008 2.5i Hatchback 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600	I don't think this is the right subforum... You should put your wifi router in the center of your house on the top floor for optimal signal strength throughout your residence.

03-13-2013, 08:23 PM	#3
Radar Scooby Newbie Member#: 79617 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Malta, NY Vehicle: 2013 STI 5 dr DGM	Sounds like there's a cable run from the basement thru the wall to the office and you are going to patch that from the router. You can plug in any manufacture switch to that and plug in your devices to the switch.

03-13-2013, 08:38 PM	#4
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	Wes Welker signed a 2yr $12M deal with Denver. DAMNIT!

03-13-2013, 08:57 PM	#5
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	Subaru doesn't make hubs.