TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch (TL-SG105) Review

[@danielguerrero4235]

Now I don't have to go to enroll into a networking/computer class. This less than 10 mins vid is enough. Explanation was very simple. I didn't notice any electronic/computer jargons.

Hi. The "Link/Act" text on the fifth port means Link/Activity, and not Link/Account, and it refers to the indicator led on all the ports. It's only placed on top of port5 because of lack of space above the other ports

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Good to know.

[@waterfelon33]

Sorry for bumping this comment but does that mean the 5th port is totally equal to other ones unlike what's being said in the video?

It functions like all the others. By convention, it is the one you use for uplink. I'm not sure if this has more capacity (it is a separate module after all), and therefore better suited for uplink. The module seperation is likely just because the port modules comes in 4-port and 1-port configurations. You'll see this in any switch and router

[@DlcEnergy]

Link = Solid Activity = Flashing They just so happen to put it over the last port's led. And the last port isn't joined with the rest since they're not grouped in 5's. All the ports are equal. It just appears to stand out because of these reasons.

[@parkourpwns1]

I have fiber connection, and 2 routers I want to use in different location. Should I connect my fiber box to the 5th port. And then my 2 routers to 1 and 2?

[@Unicorn73673]

I love how you mentioned in Google nest Wi-Fi because the reason I bought this is because of Google nest Wi-Fi

[@KaiNovotny]

Bought it before the video even ended. Thanks.

[@stufftofu]

i'm sold.....great review and explaination!

[@EazyT8439]

Before finishing my basement I fished a Ethernet cable from my modem to the basement. I now use this to wire my tv , ps4, and Firestick Works good never gave me a problem

[@TiagoCasalRibeiro]

"Link Account port" LOL. that is just the label of all the LEDs (link/activity). On a domestic unmanaged switch all ports are the same, you just create the habit to use the first or last port to use as uplink to a router, sort of mimicking what you do on an enterprise switch that usually uses the last port as uplink, some models even have a separate uplink port.

[@elliemerc01]

Thanks for clarifying that link account port Because although it seems very simple and it is, this guy gets into too much analytical detail for me. Have a great day

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Happy you were able to get the info you were looking for. I myself like the analytical stuff because a lot of other people don't do it.

[@THUvidz]

🤣

[@mrbatzach4694]

Thank You so much you saved my networking life!! Subbed due to this vid!

[@tcshy1903]

I work at home and I am not allowed to use Wi-Fi. I used one of these to connect 2 computers. Works like a champ.

[@christinalahey327]

Good to know. I'll be doing the same myself in a couple of days

[@xNativeDjx]

Thanks for the great explanation, had some questions about speeds and you answered them. Buying one today now

[@Nadie2207]

X2

[@jodopeg]

Thanks for the informative video, I just got on of these for $15.99 to replace the more expensive 2-port plastic box splitter that is junk.

[@GEVids]

Thanks for this review bro!

[@Pedrocas]

oh look who's here :o

[@danielruby2937]

This video has saved me so much hassle, im gonna buy one when me and my fiance moves! Thank you so much i cant believe how easy that is! I'm probably gonna get 500/500 fiber connection, so its gonna be good for when me and my fiance playes games together, and enough speed for our roomie to also stream whatever she wants at the same time, you saved me so many cables to run! :D

[@corpmobb4134]

Stop running it in douche

[@firegecko999]

Thanks for the info on the fifth port, had a feeling that I also needed a connection to my Ethernet outlet and couldn’t get away with just plugging the device into an outlet.

[@BasedSif]

Thank you! I just need it because I’m in my basement and I only have one Ethernet going down but I need a bunch lol

[@mrdayumfine109]

Ah, the sophisticated gamer I see....

[@0xRayKhan]

Just got one for myself, looking forward to a more robust network. Great video dude.

[@sleeprene]

Thanks! My dorm doesn’t let us use routers and this works better than my original idea

[@stickydog2122]

What was your original idea?

[@sleeprene]

@@stickydog2122 turning off broadcasting and only using the ports on the back. But if the switch allows for strictly using the ports then this works much better and simpler.

[@stickydog2122]

Ah, I see

[@stickydog2122]

@@sleeprene Wait, have you not purchased this yet?

[@sleeprene]

@@stickydog2122 I have, not this specific switch but a Netgear 5 port. Works pretty similarly. I went with the netgear as it was on sale at the time

[@tonyodonnell7189]

I had a problem with my Vodaphone 5g wifi, I have 1 gigabit but xbox and laptop were only getting 230 to 280 Mbps, I wired direct and got 930 to 940 Mbps across all devices. I have 4 ports on my router that are already wired to rooms and devices, but seeing this I will now be able to wire up every room in the house, and If it does drop a little , who cares? at 900 Mbps I could drop 200Mbps and still be getting more than enough, but more importantly with this little switch I will be getting to use the Internet Bandwith that I have already paid for in each room . Great video .

[@desifrazier6860]

THANKS you told me everything i need to know .....

[@malrofo]

I'm using an old netgear n300 router as a wired switch. If I ever need something gigabit, I'll definitely get one of these

[@owlabye]

Well done absolutely everything I needed to know, what a relief I really need 2 or three more plug ins for ordinary things Printer, DVD player and I am all set, Much thanks.

[@ForeverMods]

So you go down from 219Mb/s to 160Mb/s when using this. Confused me more than helped unfortunately

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

The issue at the time of testing for me my ISP was supper unstable.

[@13mgmas]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm such an idiot I've been struggling with a Wi-Fi extender and didn't realize I could just plug it into a switch and quadruple the speed of it. 🤣🤣🤣

[@contactmeonthenet]

Nice, comprehensive but simple review. Thanks G :)

[@gammaraider]

I am Cornholio! I need TP-Link for my, uh, household

[@billpancake]

Highly underated comment

[@k.neville6774]

😂😂😂

[@Wesmosis]

Thanks, I bought two of those, can I use it with link aggregation with Synology ds1520+?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

That I am not sure about, and I can not test to say for myself.

[@brysinsworld]

Ok thanks. I was confused on why they call it 5 when it’s really 4. Only video or resource I’ve found that clearly says it

[@bassmunk]

Ya just marketing. Rule of thumb, they'll always try to make themselves look more special than they really are when selling to the general public. You'll see it ALOT on Amazon, eBay etc...

[@AussieBob999]

Excellent summary and great advice on what it does and how to use it. Thanks.

[@cguillenv]

Can you connect it directly to the Ethernet, then connect a WiFi router out of it?

[@reptic1823]

Ik u posted this a month ago but yes you can don’t know why u would but yes

[@Manc-king]

@@reptic1823 maybe to extend wifi

[@twosawyers]

I agree! They need to start calling these 4port switches.

[@johnp21]

No! It's a 5 port switch. You could connect 5 devices to this to create a LAN. It is what it is, 5 ports.

[@jrhendersoniii]

Thank you!!! Should I plug it in from modem to google wifi hubs or from google wifi to the back? It doesn’t matter what port is the inlet?? What do you recommend? Is port 5 better for gaming??

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

You are correct with the setup. I like port 5 becuse is feels like it is separated from the other ports on it

[@davidsternquist6528]

Thank you for this video. The installation Guide does not show you which port to plug into this device FROM the modem/router. I thought it might not matter, but I wasn't sure. Question was not found on TP-Link's FAQ

[@robbleeker4777]

So just to confirm. I plug the cable from the router into this box, and from there I am able to use 4 devices from the box at the same time by using the other ports?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Correct. This acts as a way to add more ports to your router.

[@janbukuc7282]

Can you connect the cable directly from the antenna or do you have to connect it to the router?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

This needs a router to work.

[@anaalgeneraal112]

ty for making me wiser with this kind of ethernet switch

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Happy to help.

[@intothedragon]

What is the difference with the tp link tl sg105e?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

This one is the v3, while the sg105e is the v5. There look like there might be some software tweaks but other than functionally the same.

[@intothedragon]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews yes, I just figure a while ago, The sg105 is the unmanaged version and the sg105e is the full-featured managed one.

[@vahpr]

Thank you! About to install mine - was there any particular reason the "link/act" port is used for a NAS? Just wondering if it'll make a difference where it gets plugged into. Thanks again.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It does not. Mainly my own way of keeping track of things.

[@danm4320]

I don't understand the confusion. It's a 5 port switch. There are more uses to switches than just connecting to a router.

[@seankim9356]

Can you connect this to a wall ethernet instead of the wireless router?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

This version needs to be connected to a router.

[@tigertruckerman]

So if I put 30mtr cat 6 into house router and other end into this in my shed,then I can put my security cameras in shed into this?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

That is correct.

[@jonathonearl482]

Can you use this without a router and just use a modem along multiple PC for an all wired connection?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Technically it could.

[@daveschmarder-US1950]

In my office, I'm using a TP Link 8 port (7 real ports) switch. All my connections are made there and my router has only two data connections used, the in and out. I have another of these switches in my living room. There is nothing easier to use than these switches. I think I paid $22 for my 8 port. I wait for the sales.

[@mukwende]

Can you connect it to wireless point?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It should but I do not have a wireless point to test.

[@santoshchavare2178]

Thank you for this video. A question for you - is it ok to connect this switch to a wifi extender, that works through power line adapter? Does it support?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It should, but I do not have that setup to actaul test it out. All I can say is Amzon as a very simple return policy.

[@santoshchavare2178]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews thank you for your reply. I will get one and test.

[@wy7128]

can you do QoS on that thing? is there a menu somewhere to do it >?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

This is a purely plug-and-play device. So there's no customization menus.

[@Bassquake76]

Out of interest. Do the LEDs indicate what speed its set at? Eg: Green for megabit, orange for gigabit?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

They do but it's the other way around green is your fastest and oranges you're slower setting.

[@Bassquake76]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews Thanks. It looks like theyve updated the design to 2 LEDs now so will show both. www.tp-link.com/uk/business-networking/unmanaged-switch/tl-sg105/

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Good to know.

[@Bassquake76]

Looks like I spoke too early. v1 to v3 has both LEDs. v4 to v6 has a single one.

[@vladislavkaras491]

Hey! Thanks for the review! However I saw on some reviews on Amazon, that power adapter produce some annoying sound. Even though video is year old, do you remember if you had noticed something?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

I still have it around and I can not day that I have noticed anything that I would discribe as an annoying sound coming from it.

[@vladislavkaras491]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews got it. Thank you!

[@woodie3590]

Do all ethernet boxes come with power cables?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes the box does come with a power cable.

[@L3VT]

Thank you for the great review. Does it work with WiFi extenders?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

I do not have a Wi-Fi extender myself to test but I don't see why it shouldn't.

[@L3VT]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews I confirmed that it should work. Thanks!

[@n0stal6ic2]

Will this work if I only have a modem and no router. So it would be 1 WAN (Modem) to Multiple LAN Ports so I can connect multiple devices to the network at once?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

If it is a modem router combo yes. If it is just a modem not so much.

[@n0stal6ic2]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews Yeah I assumed that. Thanks for the reply :) All I have atm was a modem and I was seeing if I could just get a switch for multiple devices but then it wouldent act as a WAN to LAN. So yea.

[@Hicko]

sorry im a bit confused. in my room i have 1 ethernet port. the router is on the other side of the house so i cant use there ports. could i use this spittler on my port in my room to connect multiple devices

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

In theory yes, however, I don't have a setup like that so I can not test to make sure.

[@Donnie-ys7vr]

Hey, I'm also having the same issue as you. Were you able to use this switch to add more devices?

[@lemonpeppermywings]

Can you use this device if you have wireless wifi without a router?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Like you have a combo unit?

[@lemonpeppermywings]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews I’m not sure. I just know that I have wireless internet that doesn’t require a router.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

@@lemonpeppermywings Did you get it from your ISP? The wireless device?

[@alphaomegazulu8451]

How come mine hasn’t been plug and play? The only lights lighting are on the 5th port where I have directly hooked my router to. The other ports won’t light up or work, my router doesn’t even recognize this device at all; it’s as if it’s not there to begin with. Networks these days are such a pain the …..

[@no1be4me2]

I watched several videos where they said to use a router because a switch means you can get hacked very easily any thoughts on this thanks in advance...

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Could you link a video about that? This switch is meant to be used with a router. That means the same protections you have from a router will be passed to this switch as well.

[@beegtea]

If I get this, should I: modem --> this --> router or modem--> router --> this? thanks!

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

modem--> router --> this.

[@ecfeliberti]

So is there any benefit or impact on how its setup? meaning using the link/act for the router cable vs using any of the other. Didn't see you tested that in the vid.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

I didn't add it cuz I really didn't see any added benefit.

[@ojchief33]

think this would work with a Dot using a meshforce m3 wifi system?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

As long as one of the nodes you are trying to use this with has an open LAN port on the back you can use this with it.

[@christopherpittas]

I’ve connected my wire in the wall to the Link port on this switch. The four remaining ports I have a Ethernet running from the switch to my laptop, all working fine. In another port on the switch, I have a mesh device connected. Problem here is the mesh device isn’t working. I’m trying to figure this out and all the technical guides are confusing to understand.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Is this the main mesh hub that you have plugged into this? Do you have a mesh device that is a modem/router in one? If not you would need to come off the modem first then into this which could be linked to your mesh device.

[@christopherpittas]

Thanks for your response, I appreciate it. I am not sure if its the main mesh hub. I live in a shared house with 4 floors. On each floor there are these mesh devices plugged in from the network wires in the wall. The routers are locked away in storage, so I have no idea of telling. If it helps, I am using a TP-Link SG105S switch and the mesh devices are UniFi 6 Lite devices. @@Wanderer001_Reviews

[@jakkufrom0867]

So I do not have to plug anything into the wall??

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes it does need to be plugged into a power supply.

[@jimcricket285]

Nice demonstration. Never want to be of such limited means that I have to fret about negligible wattages

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Thankfully I'm not but I remember when I was starting out counting every little bit because it adds up. So I make sure to keep that in my videos.

[@jimcricket285]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews You cover all angels, which is great.

[@leoigl733]

Great video. I've been using one for a few months already and I've had no issues. I have a question though. Can I attach another device likely this one to one of the ports? Like to extend the network to another room in my house? Just wondering since the main router is in the living room.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes that should work. You might lose a little speed though.

[@leoigl733]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews thanks a lot. I'll give it a try. I have a very fast service with AT&T fiber. Thanks a lot one more time.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

I bought one of these because I ran out of ports on the router but this little cheap box was a great solution and has been working flawlessly. I now have changed to a 10 port box because I needed more ports.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Good to hear I am not the only one that likes this thing. I am sure one day I will reach the point where I need more. Just the collateral of testing as many things as I do.

[@IsDaGawd]

Can you setup a high priority input

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

No it is just plug and play.

[@vinylseeker867]

Please tell me if there is any noise from the device..i'm looking for something that has zero noise. ty

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Nothing at all no fan only heatsink .

[@vinylseeker867]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews thx dude..youre the best..ordering one now.

[@dan69golf]

Question if I use a switch will my wifi router run cooler?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

That would have to do more with the actual Wi-Fi signal itself adding one of these really wouldn't help cool it down.

[@GameRumble]

I have a DLink one and it looks strikingly similar. I have a wire connected to the home network, but only 1 of my wired devices gets internet connection 🤷‍♂️

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

That does sound very odd. Do you have it going to the switch that you're describing?

[@GameRumble]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews yeah, I suppose it's because I don't have a router in between.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

@@GameRumble That would be it. You need to have the switch connected to a router not the modem.

[@SBlazeable]

that is standard practice to plug your router into a port on a network switch, it is a 5 port switch in fact you could daisy chain them and instead of having one plug for your router you would plug another switch in, it is standard nomenclature in networking, you're coming at it as a endpoint user.

[@r0ode445]

Idk if you’re here but my house already has a router but my room is too far to connect an ethernet cord to my laptop, would I be able to buy this to be able to increase my ping? How would it work?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Well this would still connect to your computer via either net. It plugs into your router to give you more ports, then you would attache something to this box via either net. Sound like you might do better with a wifi mesh network. If you did that you could have one of the mesh nodes in your room and run either net right off of that.

[@ferraribeng]

Thanks for the comprehensive review.

[@jaynadiah5498]

should i plug my router into the 5th port of this? or does it not matter?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It does not.

[@jaynadiah5498]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews oh wow thanks for the quick reply! i recived mine yesterday just waiting on some 25cm cables to arrive today then i can hardwire stuff in my spare room

[@Xitrobe_2]

Would this work for pc for gaming if I’m not near the router.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

As long as you have a long enfough ethernet cable.

[@toddhaddaway6063]

Can you daisy chain 2 of these without issue? I want to use one next to the router and then have a long run of cable to another room. In the other room I want a second switch

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

You can, but there maybe a loss of speed depending on how far that cable has to travel to the other room.

[@mundotv7834]

software features? does it have rate limit per port?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Not managed in any way shape or form., No software to go over It's just plug and play .

[@mundotv7834]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews thank you so much nice vid btw.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Thanks happy I could help.

[@aristotlemaniago8801]

Thank you so much. Video and explanations are of great help .

[@VIKASTAMRAKAR]

can we add any lan AP/repeater/extender device to the switch??

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes that should work just fine.

[@cesar68033]

Mine doesn’t seem to work right only one seems to go online

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Is it not passing data?

[@jwstudytime]

Does the switch have to be plugged into the router for it to work?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes, it does need to be plugged into your router to work.

[@TeoEmil]

hey the ethernet port going into my pc and router keeps double blinking green and im having some internet issues along with that with brief disconnects or lag in download speed and games. do you know hot to fix?

[@PlayingUnfairly]

What if i’m purely doing this for console debugging? I don’t really need to worry about my internet but I do want my consoles connected to my computer.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Should be ok.

[@P3WER]

Can you use 2 ports at the same time and is this good for gaming

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

When you say two ports at the same time do you mean for two different devices? If so then yes you can. If you mean grouping 2 together then no. This switch can not do that. As for gaming I have run a PS4 from it.

[@P3WER]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews i want to buy one with 2 ports only as i only need for a pc and ps4 so if you find one with 2 ports only that works for both devices lmk and thanks in advance

[@mrhaths]

Wil this work with the Cox Gigablast? It only has 2 ports on the back :(

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes it should.

[@muhanaal-mamary573]

Each port will have 250 mbps only?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Each portcan do gigabit speeds. However, once you start adding more connections the speed will be shared with all the other ports.

[@thehomefixer176]

So what if i get 500 mbps fiber internet, will this only give me 100 mbps?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Should be 1000mb but shared. You may want to look at a faster option then this one.

[@thehomefixer176]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews shared meaning only 2 ports will be at 500 mbps then the rest not?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

@@thehomefixer176 The 1000mb gets shard to all the ports if you use 2 then 500mb each. If you use 3 then 333mb each and so on.

[@thehomefixer176]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews Well shoot ,thats not what I want really. I want a router that will do 500 mbps for each port.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

@@thehomefixer176 They do make them. Its not just this version.

[@KuboriKikiamShow]

Good day, can you power this via USB power bank assuming you have a fitting adapter plug?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

I do not see a reason why you could not. Just might need a very large power bank to keep it running.

[@ronaldostrowski4014]

I have data cabling throughout the house coming from my router connected to the fiber optic Australian Nation Broadband Network box. I plugged it into one of my ethernet ports and nothing. I am returning this crap. I also did not come with an ethernet cable appropriate for this device to plug into either a modem or data cabling port.

[@nexoo_2968]

So I've got a cable that goes out from the phone one is coming from the wall and the 3rd one is connected to the router. I used splitter, it had 3 connectors and everything was working Today I bought this switch and can't get it to work. Help?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

What type of cables are you working with? COAX, CAT, ect? Switches run by running CAT cable from your router to the switch with then lets you add more CAT cable connections to the switch.

[@nexoo_2968]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews nah I'm dumb. I thought Ethernet switch could connect with dsl cable but not ethernet cable. My bad lol...

[@freefall_910]

Can I use this for second floor do any latency issues

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It will allow you to hard wire things so it would be better then wifi.

[@freefall_910]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews thats the basic idea am in wiring phase of home any suggestion other then run cat 6 cable to upper floor

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

@@freefall_910 Honestly the only other option I can think of would be a mesh wifi network, but that is not going to be as good as hard wiring cat 6.

[@freefall_910]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews cat6 cable to upper floor then use wifi router seems pretty good solution let see how much effect on latency and speed thanks bro

[@cscvlepatna]

How to use 200 meter cat6 cable any issues

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

No Cat6 will work fine.

[@Damian-pd8sy]

i need 1, do i have any internet speed losses with this? i have a Rj45 now and it reduces my internet speed on my devices

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

If you have multiple devices connected to this you may see things slow down a little.

[@KevinSpecialK]

My issue is that I use mesh and I need one additional cable for my vEdge work network. I tested this and it works. Moden ---> Switch --->1vEdge --->2 Mesh network. Is that ok? I wonder if I need to add a router.

[@Recumbent_IT]

First I plugged my router to the first port and the clients had connection - everything worked (also DDS), internet speed was nominal. Now seeing this I changed the ports according to your explanation. Just wanted to say that it does not seem to matter. Maybe plugging a client to the Link/Act would have some consequences but I doubt it.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Good to know.

[@yuzhouxie9394]

The 8-port does not have a separate port for connection to router like the 5 port. Or can I just use any port to connect to router?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Using any pork should work fine. Just like the 5 Port version.

[@yuzhouxie9394]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews thanks!

[@MegaNatebreezy]

When you plug the wire into the link/act port which port on the router do we plug the other end into?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Any open port you have will work.

[@MegaNatebreezy]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews thanks for responding 🙏

[@donpaul958]

Question?? Do I buy a shorty Ethernet cable to plug into the front of network switch box from Wi-Fi router, seeing the ethernet cable I pull out goes in back.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes that is correct.

[@kylekoester1501]

There’s no connection for me through the box. Is it because my router Ethernet cable is too long?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

How long is the cable? Also is it cat 6, 7,or 8?

[@debna]

I had this working plug and play, but then noticed my speed had dropped some months later - i went direct to router and it was as it should be. Then plugged back to the switch to compare and i can't get an internet connection now. I changed nothing, literally just unplugged ethernet on back of pc tried another then back to original. Have reset everything in every order, checked all connections, reinstalled network card, tried manually setting IPs, still nothing.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Is it all ports on the tp link?

[@debna]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews yes it was all ports; I woke up today and it miraculously worked - so I am extremely confused about the outage haha. I'm now thinking the speed drop when using the switch could be down to me incorrectly crimping the RJ45 onto a cat6 cable which is limiting speed - the cables from switch to devices were all pre made so think i can rule them out

[@jaimeramos9497]

I don’t have a wifi router. I have a modem directly connected to my pc through an ethernet. The problem is that I only have 1 port on my modem. This results in my only being able to use my internet access on one device. Will this device allow me to use multiple ethernets with working internet access?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

This will let you plug in multiple devices to to it off of the original one connection point.

[@jaimeramos9497]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews I'm sorry I'm just a bit confused. So this should help my situation is what you are saying??? I don't want to order something that won't be of use to me.

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Yes it should. As long as the modem has a router built in as well. This needs to be plugged into a router in order to spilt the signal. If you plug it into just a modem it will not work.

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Can I put this after my modem and go to 2 routers

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

Meant to go after router.

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Looking for a simple way to have 2 routers

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

@@johnmcalisterjr3913 Are you trying to create a mesh network or just want 2 wifi access points?

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews 2 access points or should I just upgrade my old router i have a 8 year old optimum router and it seems to have gotten slower recently

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

I hate to say this it might be time to upgrade 8byears is a long time to have a wifi router.

[@keuuethlenug]

Can my ethernet cable that is connected to my wall outlet work with the Link/Act port?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

It should. I know there was a college student that was going to use it in their dorm that way.

[@YunjiRyzen]

Can you use it 24/7?

[@Wanderer001_Reviews]

You can.

[@YunjiRyzen]

@@Wanderer001_Reviews thank you ❤️