I do not use Wifi and connect 3 computers and a Smart TV by LAN cables. The wireless router ended up next to my bedroom downstairs. Would like to move the wireless router upstairs by the Smart TV since someone is giving an Alexa Firestick to the owner of the house. The backstory is I have an older person, not very technical, that is not able to get back to Spectrum cable programs once she uses Netflix on her Smart TV. Her friends, net very technical are going to install a Fire Stick thinking she will able to control her TV with verbal commands. Occasionally she needs to update her Iphone or use her Ipad or leave the Wifi on when she has visitors. She recently asked if the wireless router could be set upstairs.
I found an article regarding placing a switch between and cable modem and and wireless router. I am thinking that is what I need, but I am not sure. I used up all 4 LAN ports on the Wireless router. Would be nice to have more LAN ports available. Looking for a Win/Win here. I think I need a Network Switch or do I need something else? What are your recommendations? I would like to buy what is needed before this weekend so can install when I am off work. I have a Micro Center down the street and Amazon Prime. I would need to order from Amazon soon to meet my deadline.
Security is a concern. I have had no problem with the TP Link wireless router. This may be time to upgrade if I can get a low profile one without the antennas sticking up and better security. There is not much room by the Smart TV. I appreciate your recommendations.
I found an article regarding placing a switch between and cable modem and and wireless router. I am thinking that is what I need, but I am not sure. I used up all 4 LAN ports on the Wireless router. Would be nice to have more LAN ports available. Looking for a Win/Win here. I think I need a Network Switch or do I need something else? What are your recommendations? I would like to buy what is needed before this weekend so can install when I am off work. I have a Micro Center down the street and Amazon Prime. I would need to order from Amazon soon to meet my deadline.
Security is a concern. I have had no problem with the TP Link wireless router. This may be time to upgrade if I can get a low profile one without the antennas sticking up and better security. There is not much room by the Smart TV. I appreciate your recommendations.