In as little tech language as possible, what does this product DO? Is this a manual electronic switcher for multiple (up to 5) PCs with Ethernet cards to pick the one to connect to a DSL modem? Could it also run two computers from the modem at the same time? Does it also allow two computers connected to this device to directly communicate, transfer files, run hard drives, etc? In as little tech language as possible, what does this product DO? Is this a manual electronic switcher for multiple (up to 5) PCs with Ethernet cards to pick the one to connect to a DSL modem?... » Read More In as little tech language as possible, what does this product DO? Is this a manual electronic switcher for multiple (up to 5) PCs with Ethernet cards to pick the one to connect to a DSL modem? Could it also run two computers from the modem at the same time? Does it also allow two computers connected to this device to directly communicate, transfer files, run hard drives, etc? « Show Less
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Why are there no responses to my question, after 8 days now? I suggest three possibilities:1. Tech savvy shoppers don't feel like wasting their time with such a simple question.2. Many shoppers don't notice there is a product discussion area so far down the web page.3. Nobody else knows what this device does either, even the seller! ; )
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You can use an Ethernet switch to a modern DSL modem to fan out to multiple computers. You'd be better off using a cheap router though for security. Look for one with 100Mb to 1000Gb throughput. Get the 1000 Mb (1 Gb) if you are streaming HDTV. Whether or not your DSL modem can assign local network addresses automatically to computers in your house is a question to ask AT&T; support. As some say below, a modern DSL modem probably can. Personally I always use a router for security reasons.
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No - you don't pick one. Yes, it the 5 port model should run up to 4 computers at a time. Yes, those 4 computers (or 5 without your DSL) should -- all other things equal -- be able to communicate and transfer files. Their ability to use hard drives will usually be un-related unless you're referring to network attached storage. Hope this helps.
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What does this product DO?It allows you to interconnect a bunch of network ports.Connect a bunch of Ethernet cards to one DSL modem?Yes multi PCs can share one connection, but only if the modem includes a router function.Two computers use the modem at the same time?Yes, but only if the modem includes a router function.Two computers transfer files etc with each other?Yes, but only if the modem includes a router function (or if you assign fixed IPs at each computer).
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Think of a SWITCH as a splitter so you can share a connection.You will still need a ROUTER somewhere in your house. In the USA this is usually provided by DSL, cable, or Fiber company although many power users will replace it with their own.
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A switch is pretty much a better version of a hub. The main difference is that when a computer sends data, it does not broadcast it to all the ports on the switch (like it would on a hub). The switch allows the computer to send the data directly to the PC/Server that it is trying to reach. This reduces traffic in your network
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I need to be able to monitor packets traveling through all ports on the switch. My understanding is I would need a switch that does port duplication? For example, using a PC running WireShark on port1, I need to see what's traveling between the devices on port2 and port3.This is my first time doing this, so I want to make sure I can do this with this switch.Anyone have the answer?Thanks in advance,A
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Ethernet cable in, Ethernet cables out. It's just a switch that switches from one unit to the other. If they're connected by Ethernet cables it should work. I use it to disconnect my computer from the Internet, it works great for that.
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This is just a wireless access point, and not a router (with switch). So there is not the typical 4 Ethernet switched ports that you would normally find on a traditional wireless router. Hope this helps.
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No this is an auto switching device it can switch between 2 inputs. It can also be switched manually, but it is not a splitter that will allow 2 inputs to be used at the same time.Example: I use this to switch between an always on device the Roku and a Blu-Ray player, for this it works great and will auto switch from my Roku to my Blu-Ray when the player is turned on.I hope this helps you out, In my opinion it sounds like your are looking for a splitter device not and HDMI switch.
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Yes, I tagged it to a computer I had linked to my fast modem. I had already filled one switch so this gave me five more outlets . Works great ! Useful if you outgrow your initial switch and need to tag onto it . An additional bonus was that I bought it from Amazon warehouse for a fraction of a new price.
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If you notice the spacing on the ports, the designer is trying to indicate that you will have 4 ports to work with. But technical, all ports do the same thing. So, for example, if you currently have an Ethernet cable connected to your computer, you can disconnect that cable from your computer and plug it in to the far most left port yielding you 4 ports to work with whereupon one of those would be consumed by your PC, netting you 3 more ports. But technically, it doesn't matter what cable goes in what port. You end up netting 3 additional ports in this example I have given.
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Sorry I can't help. This device did not meet my need. I can't remember now what I wanted it to do. I am doubtful that it would do much ethernet connecting. But please don't take that as fact
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Greetings,A 5 port ethernet switch allows 5 devices to plug in via the RJ45 ports and connect via etherent.Hope this helps.
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Think about it like this, it's like using an Ethernet cord, so two should work just fine. As long as your modem/router has the available Ethernet cord ports for 2. Which it should. The product works great, just be sure to plug it into the wall, the plugs don't really like my power strip, not sure why! So just make room for it, or be aware. could just be my power strip though.
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It doesn't actually split a network connection - it allows you to run two network connections over the same cable. So on one end you would connect your two devices and on the other end you would connect two network ports on your router / switch.
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yes it is a switch. You plug an Ethernet cable from a device that can provide dhcp addressing such a router or server, and this gives you multiple ports to plug in peripheral devices or computers.
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It is designed for one telephone line coming into your house. It connects to that one line by plugging into the wall jack. You can then connect two devises to the one line. I.E. a computer modem and a telephone or two telephones etc. Both cannot be used at the same time.
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Well I guess it depends on your internet provider, but I was in an apartment with one jack for an ethernet cable in the wall and plugged this product in. I plugged one ethernet cable from the wall to the device and then three ethernet cables coming out to my desktop, xbox, and sometimes even an extra xbox and never had any problems with connection. I would highly recommend this product to anyone. Helped me out for sure.
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On the Wan side you can connect 3 DSL or Cable modems to this. I run 2 ATT U-Vers hard line modems and 1 Hughes new Gen-4 Satellite modem and it works great. Large family and were out on property so we were lacking a fast enough single connection so using more than one internet modem was needed. Can be a bit confusing at first, but if you have a little tech knowledge the web interface management is well done. If your asking how many connections on the LAN side I don't know and you need to contact the guys at peplink. My LAN is a bit more complicated than most home users but I do load the LAN side pretty hard with all my electronics.
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It's only got 1 Ethernet port. With that said, I've been considering attaching a hub to it to connect more and I can't think of a reason it wouldn't work.
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this is a SAS expander. it's like an Ethernet switch, except for hard drives, if you have a compatible Sas controller card then this allows you to connect an additional 20 drives to it.