Two Ethernet cables connect two devices.
Two Ethernet cables connect two devices.
You currently have one Ethernet port in the basement for your Xbox. After getting a PS5, you want to connect both devices without using Wi-Fi. There’s a simple way to link them with just one Ethernet outlet. Your fiber modem is on the main floor, with the Ethernet plugged into the back of the modem and the other end connected to an Ethernet port in the basement. The remaining cable runs behind the walls. You can run the Ethernet cable from the modem’s port directly into the PS5’s network interface, which should work without needing Wi-Fi.
It doesn’t change in the same way as an HDMI or input switch does. All connected gadgets can access the internet simultaneously. For the gadgets themselves, it feels like they’re connected straight to the main port in the basement—they won’t act differently.
Choose the more affordable TP-Link model. It will perform identically, so spending extra isn’t worthwhile. Save money by skipping the premium metal enclosure: https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-TL-SG1005D...133&sr=8-6 EDIT: Remember you’ll need three Ethernet cables—one from the switch to the outlet, another for your Xbox, and a third for your PS5, just in case you don’t have extras on hand.
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It will function similarly to the others, despite having eight ports, which means you can link up to seven gadgets to it. The key is to verify they’re Gigabit—every device connected in this discussion, including the D-Link model you shared—is Gigabit, ensuring their speed capabilities aren’t restricted.