Ethernet


Hi all. My router only has 2 outlets.I want to run 2 more ethernet cables, how would you do it, a hub or switch. Plus should I locate it at the router, or where I the extra inputs are ?

Thanks in advance,  Chris

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(1) Quality build and superior shielded Ethernet cable long enough single cable from the internet router to the network switch positioned close to your audio system ….say, within a metre away from the audio. equipment.

(2) You don’t need to go hog wild yet on an expensive “audiophile rated “ esoteric network switch expensive model ( think Silent Angel et al ). The latter custom units do work very well as audio performance upgrade for sure, but they are ka-Ching $$$$. I use a modest “ normal “ ( CISCO or peer grade home ….) 4-port Ethernet netwitk switch BUT ….and its a big “ but” ,with an upgraded 3rd party external power supply … go get an iFI POWER X.. Now the audio performance step-up results were immediate and a significant chunk the audiophile grade switch added audio performance, but at a fraction of the audiophile grade network switch price,

(3) Then you can plug in up to four shorter, - say 1m length - quality build Ethernet shielded Ethernet now cables into the four network switch ports

(4) the other end of the Ethernet cables are then connected to your Ethernet connected sources , ….player, NAS, streamer , DAC etc.

EZPZ

If you going to buy a switch they $20 make a ton of noise as well as your router .

this switch is the best value for all it offers and under $600. LHY SW-8
and on your router most are 12 v and around  4 amp

i spent a bit more from Linear Tube Audio they make a great Linear power supply up to 20 v  and 8 amp capable , $750  for your router little green computer $299

get rid of those horrible $5 wall warts they destroy the fidelity especially if streaming.

I second all of the suggestions here, including the one about changing the router, but I use a basic Linksys switch that has 10 ports and have had no issues.  I had looked at an uber$ Melco switch, since I use a Melco NAS/Player, but decided that the $1500 price tag wasn’t justifiable, especially since that is about 15 times more expensive than the router