Best Ethernet Switch?

[IAmAZ3R0]

Hey, I am looking into buying an Ethernet Switch because my house is pure brick and I get no signal in my room. I currently have a 50ft Ethernet cord running from my router to my room, but their is one issue, I can only use my PC. I want to be able to use multiple things besides my PC, like my PS4.

Does anyone know of a good Ethernet switch that has either none or minimal connection latency?

Current speeds: http://beta.speedtest.net/result/6377377427

 

[faalin]

Something like this will work
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Lifetime-Replacement-Unmanaged/dp/B0000BVYT3/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_lp_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=585CCHSGPCD3BKCX72YM&th=1

 

[elbert]

Here is great deals on ethernet switchs.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156250
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122005

 

[IAmAZ3R0]

Here is great deals on ethernet switchs.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156250
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122005

When it says 100/10 Mbps does that mean it does a max of 100Mbps download and max 10 Mbps upload?

 

[nigelivey]

Any switch you like will work its all about features and budget. Managed or unmanaged? How many ports? PoE? 100/10 means its capable of 10Base-T and 100Base-T but not 1000Base-T (Gigabit). As you are using Cat5e and only running 50ft of cable you might as well get a 10/100/1000 switch, I believe the PS4 has a gigabit port on it ( not that it will ever need that speed). For most switches that will be full duplex speed so its 1000Mb in both directions.

 

[bloodroses]

Personally, I'd look for something that has wireless routing capabilities as well since the cost isn't that much higher (unless super high end) and already includes a switch built into it. The advantage is that wireless devices such phones can still be on your network in when in your room. I had to do similar at my parents place since their primary router wouldn't reach the length of the house.

As with just switches, the ones mentioned above will work fine. Of those, the preferred would be the NewEgg TRENDnet unit and the Amazon NETGEAR unit because they have gigabit ethernet support. While you won't notice the difference in online usage, you'll notice the difference when transferring files inside your own network from device to device.

Another option, not ideal but cheap, is to turn your computer into a router using the computer's wireless as a WiFi hotspot and extra nic ports to share your wired network.

 

[elbert]

Here is great deals on ethernet switchs.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156250
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122005

When it says 100/10 Mbps does that mean it does a max of 100Mbps download and max 10 Mbps upload?

That means it supports both 10 and 100Mbps cards and wiring. There is also the 1000Mbps with the Trendnet. It doesn't really have anything to do with upload and download. That is more an issue for your cable/DSL box.

 

[IAmAZ3R0]

Any switch you like will work its all about features and budget. Managed or unmanaged? How many ports? PoE? 100/10 means its capable of 10Base-T and 100Base-T but not 1000Base-T (Gigabit). As you are using Cat5e and only running 50ft of cable you might as well get a 10/100/1000 switch, I believe the PS4 has a gigabit port on it ( not that it will ever need that speed). For most switches that will be full duplex speed so its 1000Mb in both directions.

I have no PoE devices.

 

[IAmAZ3R0]

My fault, no PoE or management necessary. Just a 100+ Mbps switch.

 

[TJ Hooker]

Why do you need a managed switch?

 

[IAmAZ3R0]

Why do you need a managed switch?

Never mind, I did my research. I figured out what it is. I thought it was something else.