Do I Need to Use a Network Switch / How to Configure (meant RJ45)

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On 2024-11-19 16:30, Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I home office and have a home office Internet connection which allows 
> me to run servers.
> 
> I am using a consumer grade router that has WIFI and 4 RJ11 ports.  
> Currently I need 6 RJ11 connects.  Not everything is turned on all the 
> time.
> 
> My research suggests I add a network switch to the mix.
> 
> I assume I would keep the connection to the modem to the router and 
> connect one of the RJ11 ports to a switch and connect all my devices to 
> the switch, leaving the other 3 RJ11 ports on my router not connected.
> 
> If this is actuate, any suggestions on a "consumer" grade 10 ports 
> switch?  Or would a more commercial switch be better?
> 
> Thank you so much!!
> Keith
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