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ethernet ports

I need more than the 2 ethernet ports that are onboard the new xfi advanced gateway. Is adding a fast switch the best route? Any recommendations? =Thanks!

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7 years ago

Thanks RobertWy. 

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7 years ago

can you attach two switches to an xb6?  any degradation?


@RobertWy wrote:

@dsaltz wrote:

I need more than the 2 ethernet ports that are onboard the new xfi advanced gateway. Is adding a fast switch the best route? Any recommendations? =Thanks!


I bought a Trendnet 8-port gigabit switch; works great.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/TRENDnet-TEG-S81g-8-Port-Gigabit-GREENnet-Switch-switch-8-ports/24727316

There are lots of other make and models.


 

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7 years ago

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I found more info that cleared up a question I had:

 

View information about the Gateway's Ethernet Ports.  

The Gateway has 2 Gigabit (GbE) Ethernet Ports. When a device is connected to the Gateway with an Ethernet cable, you'll see an Active status for that port.

The Gateway has 2 Gigabit (GbE) Ethernet Ports. When a device is connected to the Gateway with an Ethernet cable, you'll see an Active status for that port.

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7 years ago

Have a similar question.  Received the new xFi Advanced Gateway modem, but sadly only 2 ethernet ports. Do I buy an ethernet hub or a network switcc (what's the difference)?  Any recommendations of a product I should purchase via Amazon?

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6 years ago

Was confused how to set it up once bought the Ethernet switch.

Here’s a simple video on how setting it up!

https://youtu.be/KBHyDd2cJBs

If you got gigabit it’s worth it!

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5 years ago

thanks that was quick an easy, nothing like a 2 min video that tells you just what you need!

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