[GTALUG] simple plug & play ethernet splitters?

[Karen Lewellen]

Hi Len,
I actually have an APC power bar with serge protector powering my computer 
setup right now.  Profoundly good quality, so will likely stick with that 
brand, even if not quite choosing the Mercedes  I have already for the 
second one.
And the tp-links one you located seems like one of the ones from Amazon as 
well.
Thanks for the network cable reminders.
Cheers,
Karen



On Wed, 7 Aug 2024, Lennart Sorensen wrote:

> On Wed, Aug 07, 2024 at 12:31:55AM -0400, Karen Lewellen via talk wrote:
>> Hi  wise folks,
>>  I likely found my goal at amazon, say a tp-links unit, but if it is common
>> enough where I could just dance into say a Canada computers, that would be
>> preferred.
>> Basically I seek a simple classic plug and play  Ethernet  splitter, say
>> with 4 or 5 ports.  something that does not require software, even fanless
>> will work.
>> I am hoping once I also find a quality  power bar, to connect equipment that
>> is on the other side of my home studio from my desk.
>> Everything I personally use has standard Ethernet ports, with my hoping to
>> set things up once, no removing cables and the like.
>> Am I picturing this correctly, and is there a simple place I can get one
>> inexpensively?
>
> Well canada computers has a 5 port gigabit ethernet switch for $30.
> Nothing to configure, you just have to connect the power supply and plug
> in network cables.  So one port for the existing connection and then one
> port for each device you want to connect, using standard network cables.
> Make sure you have enough network cables of the length you need to reach,
> and preferably not make any tripping hazards.
>
> The one I saw at canada computers was tp-link TL-SG105E although I think
> there are multiple choices available.  They appear to be in stock at
> most locations.
>
> They certainly also have lots of power bars both with and without surge
> protectors.  Not sure which ones make most sense.  At least for UPSs I
> have always had good luck with APC, so I suspect their power bars with
> surge protection are probably good too, but I have never used them.
>
> -- 
> Len Sorensen
>