“Does this work like an Ethernet splitter? As in, does it connect to the internet modem and adds five Ethernet ports? Or is it completely different?”
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I too, went back and forth between a splitter and this switch, I opted for this switch since it essentially was adding extra ports. I simply plugged one ethernet cable into it directly from my modem, and it allowed me to directly plug my desktop PC and printer (both I use to work from home) into this splitter and have amazing internet speed with no delays. I have extra ports available, should I ever need those.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi Reginia, If your modem is strictly a modem-only device, and not a modem + router gateway, then connecting a switch to it may potentially only allow for one device to connect. This is because a router is needed to create a LAN (Local Area Network) and to facilitate routing of traffic to multiple devices simultaneously within your network, which a standalone modem cannot do - even if paired with a switch. If you only have a modem so far, you'll need a router first, then you can connect the switch to the router (if needed) for additional Ethernet ports.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.There are five ports total. Anything you connect to it running Ethernet will be able to reach any other device connected on the same network; but you need a router to connect to your modem first. A straight "modem" takes the incoming cable/fiber signal and converts it to ethernet. A "router/modem" (typically what you get from your ISP) adds the NAT and firewall functionality to allow you to connect multiple devices to your Internet. These router/modems typically will have a built-in switch, multiple ports you can connect to. *This* switch can be added to that to provide additional ports. In my own case, I have three devices connected to my router/modem's ports, and also a five-port switch, that has four more devices connected to it. One of the switch's ports, of course, goes to the router/modem, so only four available for additional devices.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi Reginia, this is an Ethernet switch, in port number one the Ethernet cable comes in from your modem/router, ports 2, 3, 4 and 5 are your outputs, so it really adds 4 Ethernet ports, it is suggested to install this near the devices you need it for rather than near the router.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can think of it as a splitter, although that's not technically correct. Add four ports, not five.
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