WHAT IS THE BEST REPLACEMENT ROUTER WITH AT LEAST 5 ETHERNET PORTS?

[Steve+Nobby]

WHAT IS THE BEST REPLACEMENT ROUTER WITH AT LEAST 5 ETHERNET PORTS?

[JPR007]

Very rare to find much home equipment with more than 4 Ethernet ports? Is an Ethernet switch not feasible? 

[TimmyBGood]

@Steve+Nobby 

As @JPR007 indicates, you'll pay a significant premium to get more than four integrated ethernet ports in a domestic router: typically only a high end gaming unit would have that.

[Steve+Nobby]

I'm a bit green when it comes to the tech side, I have used all 4 ethernet ports running cables to different parts of the house, the walls are solid concrete so the wifi is rubbish even with extenders it is poor, Im trying to work a TV of an ethernet cable in my garage/bar but need an extra port on the router and a 25 metre cable is my only idea as I have no clue otherwise 

[JPR007]

@Steve+Nobby I don't really think for the sake of one port it would be worth spending a load of money on an aftermarket router, which will require a bit more faff than simply plugging in because of the connection type Sky uses.

A simple network switch uses so little electricity you wouldn't even notice, it would literally be pennies a year even at current prices. 

It's not impossible, just needs a bit of bespoke techie knowledge of which there is plenty on here. 

[Steve+Nobby]

@JPR007 

Thanks for that, yes that makes total sense , I guess its time to research the best small compatible switch 👍

[JPR007]

@Steve+Nobby There isn't much to research to be honest, they are very simple, plug and go devices that don't require any configuration. Personally I've always used Netgear kit, but there are other available.

Model numbers such as GS105 are more than good enough for a home setup.

[JPR007]

@Steve+Nobby There isn't much to research to be honest, they are very simple, plug and go devices that don't require any configuration. Personally I've always used Netgear kit, but there are other available.

Model numbers such as GS105 are more than good enough for a home setup.

https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/5-port-switch/?cid=uk-best-wifi6-srch-cpc&utm_source... 

[Steve+Nobby]

Thanks again, much appreciated

[JPR007]

They're easily found on Amazon etc