Can I connect an ethernet switch to the second device? I tried doing this with the Western Digital Livewire product, but it does not work reliably.
1748549
the Linksys Powerline AV 4-Port Network adapter kit... Is already a 4-port switch. So, if you need more than the 4 ports, then Yes, you can use the one of the ports to connect another Switch to add more ports.
1748550
I've never tried doing this, but I don't see why not. Although I would've said the same for WD Livewire. I'd contact Linksys customer service.
1748551
I know you can connect an Ethernet cable to the second device, and then whatever you connect to the Ethernet cable (in my case, a phone using a network) can be used.
1748552
When you say "second device" I am assuming you are referring to the one with the Wi-Fi transmitter. The answer is I am not sure. The device does have a Ethernet port but I do not know if it is just for configuration purposes. The reason I said that is that they do sale a "second device" that is Ethernet only without Wi-Fi.
1748553
I am not sure if you can or not, never tried. But this model does have 4 ports on the the end connection.
1300320
Greetings,A 5 port ethernet switch allows 5 devices to plug in via the RJ45 ports and connect via etherent.Hope this helps.
1413639
I tried this but had no luck with it. I lost signal from one no matter what i tried.Let me know if you have any luck. I ended up running two cables to a switch inside the house and switch from one to the other. tljohson61@gmail.com
2210791
I really don't know.I bought one to be capable of using 2 computers at the same time when it was necessary. Once both ethernet cables were connected to this thing-I could not even access the internet with one computer. I had to unplug the ethernet cable from the second computer to get online. I had hoped this unit would work-but it didn't. I did get a full refund from the seller,and Amazon refunded the $6.00 it cost me to return it-so I would say you can take a gamble on it-if it doesn't work for you at least you won't be out of any money.
2184746
That is the wrong kind of switch for what you want to do. You need something like the "Linksys SE2500 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch ".
1090441
If you mean can you send the ethernet/network output into a switch - yes, definitely, I do this at home for a home office. The other output (the built-in split) is the cable and you'd send that to a TV or set top box, etc - that's not network, but RF.
1277987
It is not possible. Why can't you run another ethernet cable from your router directly to the TV?
1955530
NO. I also thought I would be able to hook up two computers. Even tried using two plugs. You have to get a terminal-one of those little boxes that usually has jack inputs for 4 ethernet lines. Amazon has them for fairly cheap.
1099872
I have a similar setup working, but instead of using the ethernet connection on the modem, which most only have one, I use two ethernet connections on the back of the wireless router. One goes to a swich which drives 3 components and the other goes across to the opposite side of my house to a second switch driving 4 components. I am running computers, PS3, Wii, and 2 internet TV's with improved streaming speed and reliability than wireless.
1717081
This is just a wireless access point, and not a router (with switch). So there is not the typical 4 Ethernet switched ports that you would normally find on a traditional wireless router. Hope this helps.
28437
It's not WiFi, or am I not understanding you. You have to hook up -- somehow -- both machines to the switch in order to toggle back and forth between them. It's a HARD SWITCH.
981814
No it's not possible paring more than one at the same time, you should discconect the current device if you want to connect a different device.
2277316
look to see if there is a button on back says 'mdi - mdx' this tells the switch that it should look for a cross over connection 'mdx' then when you put in router cable it should work for the other ports
1401201
I haven't tried this but I would be very surprised if it worked this way. I'd put serious money that, no, the ethernet will only work with the primary device. The other 3 USB ports are just a typical USB hub.
1941149
No.If you had two separate Ethernet cables and wanted to use each of them with the same device, but not at the same time, then this would help you.
494207
It's only got 1 Ethernet port. With that said, I've been considering attaching a hub to it to connect more and I can't think of a reason it wouldn't work.
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I am certain that you can, since the switch is merely directing the connection, but I prefer the other way around. Everything in my home is on the same subnet, and I pre-wired my house for ethernet in every room. I ran the modem to the router, and a port on the router to the switch. From there, every bedroom, living room and kitchen were connected at a central point.