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So, in this video I'm gonna talk about how to install your ethernet switch. So, let's say I have my laptop here, and I really want to connect it to my network. So, I'll take a little ethernet cable, and plug it to the laptop; and on the other side, of course, it has to go to my router. Let's, oh no, I'm out of ports on my router. All my ports are already full, because I've connected them to all my other computers. So, what are we gonna do?
This is where the ethernet switch comes in handy. As you can see, the ethernet switch just as a bunch of ports on it. So, to connect to the network what I have to do is first, take one of the ports that are already connected to the network, and move them over to the switch. Now, the reason I'm doing that is because I need a free port on my router, so I can connect my switch to it So I'm gonna take another ethernet cable, plug that one in; and then, the other side goes to my router.
Now, it doesn't really matter where you connect the cables to, as long as the order is correct. The specific port is of no importance. So, as long as I connected the switch to the router, everything that's connected to the switch, is also connected to the router. Basically, the switch just extends the ports that are on the router.
So, now I have to just connect my laptop over to the switch, and I'm done. Everybody's online. The laptop is connected to the switch, the switch is connected to the router, and everything that's connected to both the router and the switch, is on the network. Now, this is a really good trick if you have, for example, another room in your house that has a bunch of computers in it that you wanna connect to your network, not wirelessly, but with an actual cable. This means that you only have to really run one cable over to that room, and then just hook it up to a switch that has more ports.
On some switches (including the one in the video) it does matter which port is used as the uplink to the router. Notice how he used the right most port for the uplink, which is the correct one for that switch. Note: This requirement can vary for the same switch depending on age/firmware, so if you have one where it doesn’t matter, that doesn’t mean it’s the same for everyone.
Can any Ethernet cable be used as the uplink to the router or specifically the one that comes with the switch?
@@dannyascuntar2483 Yes, any ethernet cable should work.
Exactly ^^
PLEASE HELP !!! my switch (unmanaged TP link 16 port TL-SG116) doesnt have a separated port for the router It seems . Does it matter on this switch? Also... I have been having horrible Wifi drops . Do I need to turn my router to AP mode ? Do i need a separate AP ? My router has the option on how to use it. Its an Asus RT-AX86U... Any help would be great ! I have a rasberry pi 4 next to everything which emits a blutooth signal I believe.. could that be causing interference ?
@@bryonhulcher851 With respect to the switch, it should not matter at all which port you use. You should literally be able to use any port on the switch to give it internet. That's how mine (also TP-Link) works. As for the WiFi dropping, difficult to say, as that could be numerous things.
I plugged my cat into where the "cat5" is supposed to go, but he just hissed and scratched me. Still no interweb. What am I doing wrong ?
you need 5 cats
David Bosilj 💀💀💀
@@Nonymous215 is that a death threat?
@@davidbosilj (I hope I'm not getting whooshed) That just means someone is dying of laughter
@@TheNotFakeBot212 not a whoosh, my emoji game is pretty low 🙃
Finally! Straight to the point explanation, thank you. I wasted an hour looking at other 20 minute videos that didn't explain this.
The first HOW TO that actually explained HOW TO and in under 2 minutes! Made a subscriber out of me!
Current videos are 15+ minutes long.
But I'm sure something will be learned in those 15+ minutes!@@alexymb4721
@@alexymb4721for ad revenue and monetization
thank you for making this video SOOOO easy to understand. The switch is just an extension of router ports...
Finally. A simple explanation. Thank you.
absolutely great video. I watched other videos for over ten minutes, and they still couldn't explain HOW to do this. Thanks alot!
Finally!Somebody to explain it in simple terms. Thank you
Thank, you! Finally a simple explanation and no technobable!!!!
Actually the specific port is somewhat important. You have to connect the router to the uplink port on the switch, which is usually the port that appears to be separate from the rest. The specific on the router doesn't matter.
Yes, he failed to say which specific port was input. Yes, we should know but some won't. I checked on another video and it verified that. I wasn't sure.
@@DarthBaeza Some switches are auto sensing, so you can plug the input into any port and it should be able to connect immediately(once you plug an ethernet cable to device). As a rule of thumb, I usually use port 1 as the input in the off chance that it's not auto sensing, because port 1 is usually the input anyways.
@@Jayrod64given that this video was 10 years ago..maybe back then the routers weren’t auto sensing and should’ve been described?
Also does the new switches require power?
@@eeiko321 Currently the ethernet switch that I use is unmanaged, and it does in fact require power. I have a TP Link CAT 6, 8 port Ethernet Switch(paid about $20 for it on Amazon). Unmanaged ethernet and/or network switches are almost always auto sensing, whereas routers almost never are because they have own web GUI to change various settings.
There are some cases however where a wireless access point has a certain port set up to be FTTH as well. Comtrend was like this with their DSL modems that also happened to support fiber optic internet connection, but they have since moved to much better models that are essentially a router in all but name. The newer models are basically a really decent 802.11 ac router, as while FTTH(Fiber to the Home) does require an ONT(Optical Network Terminal) just outside the house, it then is terminated into an ethernet connection by the time it's inside your house. It's a topic a bit beyond the scope of just routers and switches, but one which nonetheless fascinates me.
8 years old and the best explanation on TH-cam
Simple and easy couldn't have been a better explanation thank you!
dude thank you for the vid, helped me out alot
Super Gaming Family ok buddy
Hello from 2023. Good to see Mac's used to have network ports in the past. We dearly miss them.
Gotta love Apple's "Think Different".
Brings back memories of old XBox LAN parties :') Oh, how I learned so much about basic networking.
I love you Google.
Finally a video that simply explains a switch. Thank you
Cal ... Watch the TH-cam video "Ethernet hubs versus switches" by BTCInstrumentation.
Check the manual for your switch to make sure all the ports are auto-sensing, meaning it doesn't matter which port you connect to the router. Most new switches should work fine but some might still have a port dedicated to connecting to another switch or router. Also, if you didn't power cycle the router and the printer, the printer's IP might be having some sort of conflict.
I know this comment is 10 years old but you're exactly right! I went through months on pain not knowing why my internet connection was so choppy, then I realised that different ports had dedicated jobs! e.g one of my ports was meant for a direct connection from my router to supply the internet to the switch
First switch ever that requires no power supply!!!
smallgoon man I thought the same thing
smallgoon it actually has one
I think you're competent to know how to plug it in..
But the router wasn’t plugged in either.
He's powering it solely with his overwhelming enthusiasm and passion!
Thank you for making this really brief, easy And to the point. Great job!
Thanks, the simply connect to any port was so simple I thought I was missing something.
Would just like to add for the people who do this when they hook up the switch for their Xbox or ps4. It does weaken our NAT type from open to moderate or moderate to strict. You WILL need a direct link from your router to your Xbox or ps4 and in some cases your PC.
Holy shit, I've been a computer nerd for 12 years and I never knew how a network switch works until now.
in the year of out lord 2024 this is still the most straight forward video that isn't a 20 minute entire home networking video
"and we're done! we are connected to the internet"
me, looking at the devices not connected to power: *doubt*
Lmao
Power Over Ethernet
@@gabrielnedelcu3289 doesnt poe still require an ac adapter?
@@jameswiggle Yes ... Yes it does ... I think he is just talking theoretical in this video. But people can get confused by that.
Watching this in 2023, still helpful 💪💪
That is possible, but most switches made these days should be able to sense and adjust for either type of cable. The difference is that in a standard Cat5/Cat6 cable both ends are wired the same. With a crossover, the 8 wires on one end will be arranged in a different order, which was necessary with some older networking equipment or if you connected 2 computers directly to each other. Most networking equipment these days can sense that and adjust automatically, but maybe your switch does not.
Im sending everyone who asks learn how to do this, this video! Awesome Stuff.
getting into the installations is the best thing am hoping to get over with this third year of my education at the university
That was exceptionally helpful I wasn't sure how to use one because I was getting one for my two consoles to link to the one connector.
Yes, for this to be a wireless connection your computer can connect to the internet using types of network adapters to connect to the internet, that is built in to your computer, and then being connected to a router to have internet connectivity...
Thank you! Very helpful since the installation instructions provided no information about connecting any of the wires.
Very clear introduction. Thank you. Just what i needed as i learn about networks
Am really enjoying the practical vedios of your presentation. is really awesome.
The biggest issue of this set up is any of the computers connected to the switch will be throttled and speed will be Capped dependent upon the switch's capability to process packets. Which usually is much slower then your router.
Wonderful video and right to the point! I was looking into many videos but all confused a person like myself who is not tech savvy!!! But I know what I need ! So helpful! Keep it up
Another banger from my man, Yoav! Thanks for the Howcast!
We just purchased a switch, and set it up today. Our dumbasses didn't realize a switch and a router were completely different. Thank you for the video, solved a headache. Thankfully we didn't struggle for too long.
Thank you so much, I've ordered my switch.
If you're trying to combine them to double your download speed, no. I believe there is equipment out there that might be able to do that, but it's not something the home user can probably afford and the ISP's of both connections would have to cooperate and the likelihood of that is slim.
Yes, you can still be able to port forward. As he mentioned on the video, the switch will provide extra ports to the router.
Thanks! You made this simple enough for even me to understand!
where does the power come from? also can you share a link to the switch your using?
Best "right to the point" video!
Thanks for the educational video. Please turn the background music down a little bit. Very annoying.
Yeah waht i tried to say is that the modem ist communicating with the same protocol as router->PC would. So the router basically isnt recognizing the modem when connected to a Ethernet switch
Great Video dude! It was helpful that it was short because it explains the main point xD
Switches are layer 2 devices, while a router is layer 3. So A switch wouldn't use a crossover. Now directly connecting a computer to a router, then you'll use a crossover, since they are the same layer.
Time saving simple to understand video! Thanks man!
The use case mentioned on the video is exactly what i want to do with the switch.
Finally I found a new way to clear a server on GTA. This would be my Ethernet connection to switch on after joining an online session using WiFi for initial connection.
Yeah, but what about ports configuration?
Take that old cable and hold the ends together side-by-side so that you can see the colors of the individual wires going to each of the contacts. If the wires on one end are in a different order, then the cable is a crossover which means your switch might not have auto-sensing ports. What model is your switch?
sure it will.
and the modem has to be connected to the switch. how should the router know on whot switch the modem is? The router has a dedicated socket for a modem.
What is this guys name? He deserves a raise
10 years late but thanks for this
Mac Laptop? He's gonna be a movie star!
Thank you for making this simple! Got it fixed!
I have a ethernet cable in my room, can I just put that cable into the switch, and use the other one for whatever I want ?
Little late, but yes you can
Giljam Olislagers wym little, you’re 4 years late, and thanks I’m having the same issue.
@@VerZonic i know, that's why I said it...
GREAT Explanation! It helped me right away. AWESOME! : )
But switch should be in the electrocity no? Or they are just working without ?
You are awesome. I now understand what he is doing
Thank you
im tarek from jordan
Sweet! Not only great explanation but great performance.......thank you.
Loving the background music 👌
Why does some blink orange led and the others green?
you forget to explain , that cable must be crosover cable type , even you have the new auto mdi/mdix feature on a new switch feature.
1:39 Oh, it‘s a trick... And I thought Switches were developed for this Funktion ;) Thanks for your Video.
Lettts getttt it I got hella internet now baby thank youuuu
man u safed our lan party thx man
Thank you, Adam Sandler Tech Tips
Are the speeds on the 4 signals coming from the switch the same speed as the signals coming from the router? Or does it split the signal 4 ways?
They should all have the same speed as the rest of the ports on the router. No speed decrease.
I only had one line in my room and need wired internet for my gaming pc and ps4, so just bought one of these. I hate using wireless internet..
Aura Drifter
What about the Ping is it be the same when you connect it to the router ?
00:46 biggest issues in 2019.
relevant comment 2020
Future problem in 2021
@@ronin8993 2021 xD
Why is the port on the right labelled differently? Does it have a specific purpose?
I think this is going to be the way I hook up my new office.
Good explanation my Eastern European Khazarian friend.
acting skills 5/7
a perfect score
Oh no!
If the macbook in the video would be the new model, it wouldn't be possible to connect it to the router, because it only has one port.
+StarTrek123456 the newest macbooks does have the option to connect a cat cable to it, but it needs a thunderbolt to gigabit cable.
Better than running tons of cables around the house when all I have to do is run one cable to a box and hook everything to that box. 👌
Not sure as this was not explained in the video, does this Switch not require a separate power supply from the mains to power it?
OMG a Mac with an Ethernet Port! Those Macs went extinct within this decade.
Easy & quick process to extend n/w. Cool
Thanks very much. You explained everything very clearly.
ok My answer. of course no service switch is just a port. so you can connect lots of pc or printer. switches is like a outlet in your house get it........ Mode, first then router, then switch or computer you dont rally need a Switch if you only have 2 pc in your house...
McLovin gives us networking advise.............nice
Clear and simple, thanks !
Just watching your video and you said “Hey Siri” well guess what happened in my house !! 😀
just fail to mention the fact that the switch can handle specific data packet ip addresses meaning it can send data packets to the right computer speeding internet connections instead of alternativly using the hub as the output point
+airscrew1 he has ethernet cables because it works better than WiFi. the connection is faster and more consistent. for example, if playing call of duty, enemies will show on ur screen faster with Ethernet.
Fascinating.. now I know how to use a network switch..
This should work fine with Powerline connecting the router and the switch, right?
Yes it Need Power , but if the switch working with POE and the router Support it in this Case the switch not need Power supply
* POE = power Over Ethernet
what happen if you just use the power adapter? instead having a ethernet cable goes into router it goes into the wall and have ethernet cable to ethernet switch to the ethernet port into the PC
👍👍👍👍 on,y vid that told me that it doesn’t matter which port u plug in, ty
I did this and my TV which is connected to the switch does not detect the ethernet connection, even though it works fine directly connected to the router. I did make sure to use the correct port on the switch to connect to the router.
No,they are both.If it has wireless it will also have wired on the same router.
What if you use ethernet adapters? Would the switch still work as it's not directly connected to the router?
I'm dreaming of a zero lag network world...
Will a 5-port switch need a power outlet to function?
I did exactly the same thing before watching this video and still don’t have internet. I have ASUS ethernet switch and it seems to be working, except it doesn’t, any ideas?
Will this splitter also works when I put before modem. I want connection going to router into multiple Ethernet ports