Do I Need to Use a Network Switch / How to Configure

[Eric Oyen]

I found a few good 8 port links’s commercial grade switches at a local goodwill (in original packaging complete with power supply. Could be had for about $7. Similar items can be had at Walmart or Best Buy for about $60. Since inventory at any of the local goodwill stores changes rapidly, YMMV on the lookout. The one switch I have found that is data center capable (managed by external port or by app) is the one I am currently using for the house. I just wish it had POE.

-Eric
From the Central Offices of the Technomage Guild, Equipment procurement Dept.


> On Nov 19, 2024, at 4:30 PM, Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss <plug-discuss at lists.phxlinux.org> 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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