Yes, you can link several inputs to a single switch.
Yes, you can link several inputs to a single switch.
I've completed just one certification, which is CISCO IT Essential, and I also have a SoloLearn certification in Web Development.
It's great you're aware of these challenges. More often than not, newcomers to cabling face issues with cables not meeting specs or lacking sufficient SNR due to tight connections. Not surprising—it's a learning curve. Factory-made cables tend to be more reliable and consistent. If you find one, it can help you test different termination methods.
I understand that scaling just for one person isn't enough; I want a stable connection for all users simultaneously.
With internet speed above 1Gbit and support for Link Aggregation, connecting the router and switch together can maximize the available bandwidth. This improves reliability rather than just increasing it. I don’t remember if Link Aggregation acts as a failover when an interface in the group fails. If you’ve experienced a 70% drop in bandwidth by inserting a switch between the router and the switch, there’s likely another issue at play. The extra overhead from a switch isn’t significant.
It works if you consider the LACP timers, though. Certain devices only allow a 30-second update period, so you might need to wait based on which hashes appear. If not, you can manage LACP members and it will automatically rebalance to the active ports.