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Forums › LAN (ethernet/Wifi/routers/Bluetooth) › Need more ports on Vodafone HG659
Wyvern

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#249310 5-May-2019 13:37
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Noob question... how do I get more ethernet ports on the Vodafone HG659 wifi Router? I am on Fibre X plan with 

 

 

 

I am already using the 4 ports (xbox, Garage door hub, Phillips Hue Hub, Vodafone TV). Looking to add an Arlo Hub and hopefully direct to TV also.

 

 

 

Is there some kind of splitter that I can get?

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  #2231141 5-May-2019 13:45
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buy a small switch, and connect to the hg659

 

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SWHDLK1005A/D-Link-DGS-1005A-5-Port-Gigabit-Switch-Plastic-Hou 

 

done



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  #2231145 5-May-2019 14:00
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Perfect. Thanks heaps Jase!

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  #2231146 5-May-2019 14:02
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personally i'd sprint the extra few dollars for an 8 port.

 

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/SWHTPL1010/TP-Link-TL-SG1008D-8-Port-Gigabit-Unmanaged-Switch

 

 

 

Gives you expandability for later - which will come around to bite you faster than you think!




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