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I've been having problems with my internet connection recently (O2 all rounder package, with phone line also provided by O2).
Internet speeds on wireless devices have been awful for a week or so, and today it has been unusable even on a wired networked computer. Quick call to tech services and I have ended up getting much better service with the modem/router plugged into the BT master socket.
Problem is, the master socket it on the other side of the room to all my equipment that I have wired in (PC, TV, Xbox and blu-ray).
Just wondering what my options are, and which is the best way to go. All I can think of is;
1. buy a network switch, run a single cable around the room from modem/router to switch and connect all equipment to switch.
2. run 4 10m cables from the modem around the room and connect to each device.
3. attempt to repair the secondary phone socket.
I'm personally preferring the first option here. but have no idea what to be looking for/buying in terms of network switch. A 5 port switch would surfice, but leaves no room for expansion should I ever need it.
The standard O2 modem/router only had 10/100 data rates and not gigabit, so I guess I would not gain anything by getting a gigabit switch?
Without spending a fortune, can you recommend me a good enough switch please. Is there an argument for getting a larger (say 8 port) gigabit switch now, or just get what is needed for the moment?
Many thanks.
Internet speeds on wireless devices have been awful for a week or so, and today it has been unusable even on a wired networked computer. Quick call to tech services and I have ended up getting much better service with the modem/router plugged into the BT master socket.
Problem is, the master socket it on the other side of the room to all my equipment that I have wired in (PC, TV, Xbox and blu-ray).
Just wondering what my options are, and which is the best way to go. All I can think of is;
1. buy a network switch, run a single cable around the room from modem/router to switch and connect all equipment to switch.
2. run 4 10m cables from the modem around the room and connect to each device.
3. attempt to repair the secondary phone socket.
I'm personally preferring the first option here. but have no idea what to be looking for/buying in terms of network switch. A 5 port switch would surfice, but leaves no room for expansion should I ever need it.
The standard O2 modem/router only had 10/100 data rates and not gigabit, so I guess I would not gain anything by getting a gigabit switch?
Without spending a fortune, can you recommend me a good enough switch please. Is there an argument for getting a larger (say 8 port) gigabit switch now, or just get what is needed for the moment?
Many thanks.