Ethernet switch

[Tariqe]

I have a Tenda router that has three available LAN ports, as I have 4 devices that need to be connected via ethernet cable, can I hook up an Ethernet switch to get access to additionalLAN ports or should I get a router that has 4 LAN ports

 

[daneza]

Yes, perfectly fine.
I'm happily using two of these gigabit 8 port switches.

https://scoop.co.za/tenda-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-desktop-switch-sg108.html

 

[Tariqe]

Takelot has a 5 port Tp link switch for R109, so that should give me a total of 6 LAN ports, 2 on the router and 4 on the switch, am I correct

 

[daneza]

Nice. Yes, that's correct.

 

[Tariqe]

Thanks D

 

[cavedog]

Takelot has a 5 port Tp link switch for R109, so that should give me a total of 6 LAN ports, 2 on the router and 4 on the switch, am I correct

The Tenda is a Gigabit router so each port on it is 1Gbps. If your internet is less than 100Mbps then the cheap TP Link switch will work as it is just a 100Mbps switch. If you have a 100Mbps or faster internet line I would suggest spending a bit more for a 5 or 8 port Gigabit switch. They aren't much more and if you can get a R200 off Visa voucher at Takealot will be worth it.

EDIT:

The 5 port TP-Link gigabit switch which I'm using BTW. Great device is only R209 anyways so will be cheaper than a replacement router.
https://www.takealot.com/tp-link-5-port-gigabit-desktop-switch/PLID43682673

 

[Tariqe]

Sorry, should clarify, the Tenda I have is not the gigabit version and I am at 20 mbps anyway

 

[Lupus]

Than you could get this
https://www.takealot.com/tp-link-5-port-10-100m-mini-desktop-switch/PLID41501067
Without any issue, I'm using one and it's tiny but does the job.

 

[Tariqe]

Thanks, Lupus, ordered one over the weekend

 

[Lupus]

Thanks, Lupus, ordered one over the weekend

Ah okay cool.