In Reply to: Have to wait as the only 'real' computer in the house these days.... posted by Ivan303 on July 16, 2016 at 07:00:00:
I'm not sure I understand your question.
- Does your router have just one Ethernet output jack?
- Does it also do Wifi, or not?
If it does Wifi you're covered there for your wireless needs including iPad as a remote control for the Remote App, Roon, or whatever you use.
To get more Ethernet ports all you need is an inexpensive multiport Gigabit Ethernet switch. Run the output from the Ethernet on your router to one of the jacks on the switch. You can then 'fan out' multiple outputs from the switch to various locations in your home. I have a cheapie Cisco 8-port Gigabit switch that I bought a few years ago. Looks like this:
There might be a newer version and you get them in various port counts, 8,16, whatever. And there are several other decent brands out there for simple unmanaged switches. The other option that you -might- consider is Power over Ethernet (PoE) if you plan to run Ethernet video cameras or other devices that can get their power over the Ethernet cable rather having its own power supply / wall wart. These switches may cost a bit more, some will have several "regular" Ethernet ports and designate a few as PoE capable. Not important unless you foresee and application that will benefit.
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- RE: Have to wait as the only 'real' computer in the house these days.... - AbeCollins 10:43:19 07/16/16 (29)
- My router is not the issue... - Ivan303 11:03:26 07/16/16 (28)
- RE: My router is not the issue... - AbeCollins 11:24:26 07/16/16 (27)
- Sonic Fiber is a bit different, at leas according to them... - Ivan303 11:35:33 07/16/16 (26)
- I'm afraid I'm not familiar enough... - AbeCollins 11:49:18 07/16/16 (25)
- Seems DHCP is the key... - Ivan303 18:27:30 07/16/16 (24)
- RE: Seems DHCP is the key... - pictureguy 18:32:20 07/16/16 (23)
- I've figured out how to mount the SONIC Fiber provided router in the garage... - Ivan303 20:44:17 07/17/16 (22)
- RE: I've figured out how to mount the SONIC Fiber provided router in the garage... - pictureguy 21:21:24 07/17/16 (21)
- It's $40 a month including VoIP phone with NO CAP! - Ivan303 06:21:26 07/18/16 (5)
- RE: It's $40 a month including VoIP phone with NO CAP! - pictureguy 09:08:37 07/18/16 (3)
- Pay an additional $40 a month for 20 Mbps service with a monthly usage cap.... - Ivan303 16:26:38 07/18/16 (1)
- RE: Pay an additional $40 a month for 20 Mbps service with a monthly usage cap.... - pictureguy 17:40:09 07/18/16 (0)
- RE: It's $40 a month including VoIP phone with NO CAP! - AbeCollins 09:10:07 07/18/16 (0)
- RE: It's $40 a month including VoIP phone with NO CAP! - Cut-Throat 08:40:56 07/18/16 (0)
- RE: I've figured out how to mount the SONIC Fiber provided router in the garage... - AbeCollins 22:33:29 07/17/16 (14)
- And CHEAP!!!! - Ivan303 06:31:45 07/18/16 (4)
- I wish they would expand... - AbeCollins 07:13:43 07/18/16 (3)
- I feel for you but.... - Ivan303 07:22:26 07/18/16 (2)
- I'm fine with what I have for now..... - AbeCollins 08:53:13 07/18/16 (1)
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- RE: I've figured out how to mount the SONIC Fiber provided router in the garage... - pictureguy 23:50:43 07/17/16 (8)
- Theory vs. fact... - Ivan303 07:15:40 07/18/16 (5)
- RE: Theory vs. fact... - gsb 20:44:24 07/18/16 (3)
- Check my 'Inmate Profile'... - Ivan303 21:01:42 07/18/16 (2)
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- There was a thread some time ago.... - Ivan303 07:51:03 07/20/16 (0)
- RE: Theory vs. fact... - pictureguy 09:12:30 07/18/16 (0)
- RE: I've figured out how to mount the SONIC Fiber provided router in the garage... - AbeCollins 07:05:48 07/18/16 (1)
- Amen to THAT! - Ivan303 07:24:51 07/18/16 (0)