topic Re: Hub 2 Upgrade but need more LAN Ports in My Router

Hub 2 Upgrade but need more LAN Ports

Richchad — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:17:05 GMT

I am just considering renewing my FTTC Plusnet contract so thought perhaps I should also upgrade from Hub 1 to Hub 2, however reading other posts I understand there are only 2 LAN Ports, at present I am using all 4 LAN Ports on my Hub 1.

If I do upgrade to Hub 2 is there a problem with adding something like a 4 or 7 port LAN Extension?

Anyone doing this and what extender are they using?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Hub 2 Upgrade but need more LAN Ports

dvorak — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:25:20 GMT

There are 3 available LAN ports on the Hub 2.
You'll need to get an ethernet switch to connect to the hub 2.
I have multiple switches in my setup and it works fine. I have some of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HP6ZLSM

But any gigabit switch should be fine

Re: Hub 2 Upgrade but need more LAN Ports

jab1 — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:26:03 GMT

@Richchad There are three LAN ports - all you need to do is purchase switch to extend the available number.

Plenty on, for instance https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=network+switch&crid=3EI3T0N89QDKT&sprefix=netwo%2Caps%2C97&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_5

Re: Hub 2 Upgrade but need more LAN Ports

Richchad — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:57:21 GMT

@jab1 @dvorak Thanks for the info and links to switches, just what I needed.

Re: Hub 2 Upgrade but need more LAN Ports

Anonymous — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:58:14 GMT

@Richchad

Just make sure that any ethernet switch you buy is spec'd as 10/100/1000.

Some cheaper ones are only 10/100, so will introduce a bottleneck on your network.

Re: Hub 2 Upgrade but need more LAN Ports

bill888 — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:16:14 GMT

fwiw, I posted some info on variety of switches a few weeks ago:

https://community.plus.net/t5/My-Router/Plusnet-Hub-2-and-TP-Link/m-p/1926476#M35570

Re: Hub 2 Upgrade but need more LAN Ports

BrizzleRocker — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:02:31 GMT

Have a search through these forums and you’ll find links to a USB powered one that just plugs into the back of the Hub, no need for external power.