About this tag
The gigabit ethernet tag on WindowsForum.com gathers practical networking discussions, including how to expand wired connectivity when a router runs out of LAN ports. A recent thread explains connecting an unmanaged Ethernet switch to an existing router port to add ports for PCs, consoles, and other wired devices without replacing the router or reconfiguring settings. The advice stresses checking usable port count, link speed, and switch placement, and notes that adding a switch does not raise the speed of your internet subscription. This makes the tag useful for Windows users planning straightforward wired network upgrades.
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    Add Ethernet Ports to a Full Router With an Unmanaged Switch

    To add extra Ethernet ports when your router is full, connect an unmanaged Ethernet switch to one of the router’s LAN ports, then connect your PCs, consoles and other wired devices to the switch; this expands the existing network without replacing the router or normally changing its settings...