Connect Ethernet bridging across three ports
Connect Ethernet bridging across three ports
I didn’t think anyone was stupid. I was just pointing out the switch as unmanageable. A managed switch costs more than two Ethernet cards I received for free, and I prefer everything to run through my computer rather than hiding a switch. I’m not changing direction just because I’d like to do it this way if possible—it’s really frustrating when people suggest buying something else when you’ve already decided on your setup, no matter the limitations.
Your suggested approach isn't correct. People have offered alternative methods. A switch is roughly the size of a 3.5-inch hard drive and can be placed anywhere—it's not like a refrigerator. If you already have one, you wouldn’t need to ask for help here; you’d just play games on your PS4. Every home setup includes a router, switch, or Wi-Fi combo, so you don’t really need a managed switch. For more advanced networking, you’ll have to invest in the right hardware and learn how to use it. Anyway: To achieve what you want, follow these steps: * Locate your gateway IP, DNS settings, and subnet * Connect the main Ethernet cable to the primary port and the two secondary ports in network connections * Set all network cards to share the same subnet as your router, then repeat the setup on your router using the gateway and DNS * Verify that devices on the secondary Ethernet ports receive DHCP from the router; if not, manually configure them as needed.