Ethernet Deals & Offers

First gaming routers and now gaming switches, what next? Gaming Ethernet cables? (embarrassed)

and they cheaped out with a plastic base.

I guess this product has a different design, but there's no justification for the price of it.

Yep, so much better. All metal construction, enterprise quality, smaller and cheaper. NETGEAR GS108Ev3 8-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch, Prosafe Lifetime Protection amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N2JPKEC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_96TLBb7AR6J3H

If you NEED a managed 8-port switch just buy the GS108E instead for £32.49 @Amazon.

If you have to add delivery then it's probably the same price in your local Currys.

Any 8+ ports ones available at similar price point? not sure to go for a couple of these or just one 8 port one? good price this though

Thanks for the heads up op, ordered (y)

Yes you can

Hi there, Could I plug the Ethernet lead coming from a homeplug into one of these and use it to provide a wired connection to two devices (a TV and a network printer) ? Thanks in advance.

The 97294e was a joke... I do however have my house hard wired. There is a switch is under the stairs and in the loft, the cable runs around the outside of my house.

doesn`t it get tired? and what sort of name is 97294e for a cat? :/

With the ethernet cable and switches showing everywhere .

Gone over my head

Thanks for your always helpful input.

Seems most home entertainment manufacturers abandoned the idea pretty early on. So your hdmi cable can do it, but it’s unlikely any of us have devices to make use of it. Which is a shame

Do all TVs with Ethernet allow it

the idea is that you have one device that's connected to your router (ie the TV). then everything connected to the TV (sky box, DVD/blue-ray player, playstation/xbox) gets it's internet via the TV. i think the idea was to declutter multiple wire cables and/or reduce wireless device connections. but the idea never caught on. reading up on it, it appears some folk who require v v v long HDMI cables (eg feeding to a Sky signal into a summer house in the back garden) plug the hdmi cable into an ethernet adapter for the necessary length, have another adapter at the other end to convert it back to HDMI, then plug is into the device.

Not even sure how it’s supposed to work

The product code is F3Y023BF2M :/

Any idea if this can be plugged into a swann CCTV recorder?

Good spot - I just bought a 600mb a few weeks ago for more than that.

Thanks Bud ordered.

£8.86 on ebay, (not same brand, Gigabit.) still a good find though emmacawse (nerd) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-Gigabit-Desktop-Receiver-Dual-Band-Wireless-Card-USB3-0-1200M-High-Speed-W3P5/253802176103?epid=23021227146&hash=item3b17c9de67:g:3jUAAOSwfWxbaXT4 Specs: RTL8812AU_A is a 802.11n Wi-Fi USB module, which is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n standard. With advanced 2T2R MIMO technology, CE-4502AC delivers ultimate wireless data rate for up to1200Mbps. It is designed properly for any wireless enabled devices with standard USB 2.0 Type A. RTL8812AU is a highly integrated single-chip that supports 2-stream 802.11ac. solutions with a Wireless LAN (WLAN) USB interface controller. It combines a WLAN MAC, a 2T2R capable WLAN baseband, and RF in a single chip. The RTL8812AU provides a complete solution for a high-performance integrated wireless device. Support Window XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32/64bits) MAC OS. Advanced security: 64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2. Speeds up to 1200Mbps. Please make sure your outer support 2.4G and 5G 11AC dual-band wireless USB network card is suitable for desktop PCs and other devices for wireless connection, can provide convenient and fast wireless Internet access. The card supports automatic detection and can automatically adjust the rate. Follow IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, and IEEE 802.11ac standards; Wireless transmission rate: up to 300Mbps in 2.4G band; up to 867Mbps in 5G band. Support WPA, WPA2 advanced security mechanism, support TKIP, AES, WEP encryption, can provide security for wireless network connection. Specifications: Standard: 802.11 a/b/g/n Chipset: Realtek 8812AU Operating Frequency 802.11a ISM Band: 5.1 ~ 5.8GHz 802.11g ISM Band: 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz Modulation 802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) 802.11a/g: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) 802.11n: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Output Power 802.11a: 11dBm +/- 1.5dBm@54Mbps 802.11b: 16dBm +/- 1.5dBm@11Mbps 802.11g: 13dBm +/- 1.5dBm@54Mbps 802.11an HT20: 10dBm +/- 1.5dBm@MCS7 802.11an HT40: 10dBm +/- 1.5dBm@MCS7 802.11gn HT20: 12dBm +/- 1.5dBm@MCS7 80.211gn

If you're into packet sniffing and injection, then this chipset (Realtek 8812AU) is supported by Kali

yeah nice find... handy length and the swivel tip is a really handy cable for knowing it will fit whatever equipment you buy:P

Nice find OP

Yes

Are these any good, I have a dead zone in my lounge where my phone constantly switches from WiFi to 4g, my switch shows zero Internet but my alexa works fine

Sorry, I misread your original post. Yes you can use the Superhub as a router, albeit a very rubbish one. The Unifi already comes with a PoE injector. I don't think the switch you mentioned has the correct voltage for the Unifi. You could put your Superhub in modem mode & use this as a router - I believe it is compatible with the Unifi's PoE requirements.

A switch for the Poe ? Can’t I use the virgin hub as a route r

You put your Superhub into modem mode via the hub settings web page. The DLink you refer to is a switch, not a router and won't be suitable for this. You need a router, this is a good budget model.

Can someone create a bullet point guide to Set up with virgin superhub. Will this switch work 3.6 out of 5 stars 11 Reviews D-Link DGS-1008P Gigabit Unmanaged Desktop Switch with 4 PoE Ports

1. The cloud controller is optional. You can set up the device using the Android or IOS apps. If you have a Raspberry Pi on the go you can set up the cloud controller on that but it will work fine without it. 2. My device came from broadbandbuyer with a cloverleaf + EU cable in the box and a separate cloverleaf + UK plug. My understanding is that it's illegal to sell anything electrical without a UK plug so not sure if LambdaTek would be obliged to send on an appropriate adapter if challenged.

Unfortunate that you aren't!

Have you ever seen a managed gigabit switch for under £20 ? (new, not s/h used from ebay )

Unmanaged. Would have bought if smart

The 24 port at £59.99 looks great value. The lowest Amazon price ever according to the camels.

Still cheap but not the bargain they'd have you believe.

like that logic! already have a 8 port one so this can be a spare one

Not at the moment maybe, but can you predict the future? :) Most things (The Internet of Things) want the Internet, whether it is actually necessary or not, who knows. My Solar panels want the Internet to say that they are working properly. My printers upgrade their firmware themselves which is a lot safer than DIY! I think. You may have a one of more wireless network, but how cluttered is it?. It is easy to extend it via wire or via powerline to wire adapters (no cabling needed) And anyway, with anything computer related, it's always better to think bigger, I think, buy a bigger hard disk, buy a bigger display, and more ports than you need now. My two cents

Linksys is better for you, don't listen to op 8)

this or the linksys which was posted yesterday? dont really need 8 ports https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HZMVTBK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Great basic switches -- plug and play and forget its there. Great value

*something

I bought the gigabit rated version 3 years ago and I've never had an issue with it. Cheaper than the Netgear too. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003UWRYBI/

Anyone know of a cheap good POE switch.

What's the benefit of this over the TP-Link SF1016DS for £35? https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-SF1016DS-Port-Desktop-Switch/dp/B004BU56BS EDIT: That's 10/100 and not gigabit, that explains it!

good price for a good switch...might be worth looking at the GS116UK model as this one has a lifetime warranmty with next day replacement...well worth it if it is somewthing you home or business will rely on

A Appreciate your kind words :)

Taa Mrswitch. Methinks Hotukd ought to be compensated for hosting fees, website, staff, etc...except for...Mrswitch and people who take time to find such deals and post them. Do you get paid in free electricity and to slouch over a computer for long hours? I reckon there should be a framework to donating to charitable causes yes, but gratitude, me being old-fashioned, sometimes comes out of the pocket. Suggest option to donate to those who have save us a pretty penny? I was looking at slang for having been able to save money and remembered the expression "Saved us a bomb" but can no longer find it. Is it just me or that slang phrase has become politically corrected? I don't like losing my slang. Save Our Slang.

Thank you, using 10 USB ports as we speak and it just keeps getting worse... this will be great for my Oculus.

I jumped on this OP. I need me a proper non-underpowered hub for my NVIDIA Shield TV. Thanks.

I presume you mean a Hub that supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbs as Type C is the connector type and has no bearing on speed. Not many devices support 10Gbs USB anyway although that will increase a lot now that Intel have finally integrated it into their chipsets.

Heat added. Bought one :) Sure, it's not gigabit. It's not super fancy. But it'll be great for me :)

Fair enough. I still reckon it's a false economy to buy such antiquated technology, even if it would do the job.

The 3 things I listed do not have WiFi on them. They all need hard wired to a network connection.

I guess, but most of that stuff has WiFi doesn't it? I'd use WiFi for those devices, with the benefit of less cable

https://eu.dlink.com/al/sq/products/des-1008d-8-port-10-100mbps-desktop-switch I think this is it. Anybody got a picture of the underside? I want to see if it can be hooked on vertically.

damn i neede a cable this long :(

I did just now, one press of a button

no longer available ...... you missed it mate

How? I can't find no voucher

interesting the drop down list states UTP.....