Does this work through an Ehternet switch or router?
161119
it did not work for me. I tried various ways and finally i got it to work with a very low resolution. I would not recommend it.
161120
No. It is my understanding that it only uses the ethernet cable's copper to transmit the HDMI signal. It does not use any networking protocols. A router would not know what to do with this traffic, and would probably freak out or even damage your equipment.
161121
I ran mine directly from my PC to the HDMI port on my TV. When I did, the tv became a big pc monitor where I could go online or play movies which were on my pc. I don't know about any other applications for it.
161122
No, this will not. The transmission is not TCP/IP data, so you cannot use a switch or router. This device just transmits the signal through the Cat5/6 cables. For me, this device works perfectly.
1955860
It should work through the wired ethernet connection. You would have to plug it into the internet or ISP connection on the router.
279890
As far as I know, it should. Just run a hard line from the primary router to one of the LAN ports on this unit. Also make sure to shut off DHCP and set the ip address of the unit manually. Also setting the units to use different channels will make using your devices a bit easier. If you're setting this up at home, consider unchecking ip isolation on both units. That shoud get you done.
1302640
I used the Kreg PRS3100 Multi-Purpose Router Table Switch. Works perfectly.
542721
No it will not. It is only a switch. You'll need a router to do the DHCP. Being able to do POE over the 5 ports is very handy on this switch though.
1518736
Yes it can. The switch settings are off, on (ignores dial setting) and variable (dial setting slows router). If you just wanted to just use the full on and the off setting, it would start and stop any router.
1691885
No. I have a router to connect me to the internet and a switch connected to the router so I can connect to additional devices in my home. Here is a link to a more complete explanation of the differences between a router and a switch. http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworkhardware/f/routervsswitch.htm
1818231
Yes. But why not connect your router to your modem, and the switch to the router?
1046614
Yes it will work fine. Just plug er in and use it as a wireless switch. I've put several of these in and set them up that way. This thing works way better then the dumb router that my ISP makes me pay a monthly rental fee on.
903797
I am certain that you can, since the switch is merely directing the connection, but I prefer the other way around. Everything in my home is on the same subnet, and I pre-wired my house for ethernet in every room. I ran the modem to the router, and a port on the router to the switch. From there, every bedroom, living room and kitchen were connected at a central point.
1691879
I agree with the others this is NOT a router. I run a cat5e from one of my router ports to another room and went into the SWITCH . Now this allows me to hook up more devices (ie: blueray, compters, printers, etc) without running cables for each one all over the house. It is just a great extension from one of your ports on a router.
1949841
Yes it works plugged into the router as long as the router settings include the ports you should leave open.
35482
You need a router rather than a switch. A router that will do NAT allows you to split one external fixed address up and use it for multiple in home addresses. You still only have the one address that your ISP gave you, but you you re-use it many times inside your home. Put another way - this is not the box you need.
2029763
Sorry, but this switch is part of your home network. As long as your router is secured properly it is as secure as your remaining home network.
712419
No, you need a router. A switch basically expands the number of ethernet connections on your router. So far I'm having issues with this switch because it kills the wireless connection to my computer... or makes it run REALLY slow. I subscribed to the new U-verse package from AT&T. They had to install the router inside the closet of my master bedroom due to the way my house is wired. Anyway, I have a xbox 360 and a playstation 3 that I wanted to connect directly to the router (wireless sucks for video game consoles). My router is downstairs, and my consoles are upstairs, so they installed an ethernet outlet upstairs (connects directly to the router). Since I only have ONE ethernet outlet and I don't want to have to unplug and plug in the cables every time I switch between the xbox 360 and ps3, so the U-verse technician advised me to buy this switch. So I have two video game consoles attached to the switch, and I have my computer connected via wireless. The switch apparently hogs the connection, rendering my wireless connection to my computer useless... I have to unplug my switch in order to surf the internet. It's ridiculous. I'll be returning this switch and have a tech install another ethernet outlet.
1421206
Nope. These newer routers can autosense straight line vs. crossover automatically, so you don't have to worry about that anymore. If you buy another model that still has the crossover port, it will be clearly marked, and usually has a switch, but those are becoming ancient history.
1004308
I'm not sure what you mean by the question, but I have my router setup dhcp and connected it directly to the ismartalarm.