How to Set Up an Ethernet Switch

How to Set Up an Ethernet Switch | Internet Setup

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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.

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@heynofatchicksok 11 жыл бұрын

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 ?

@davidbosilj 4 жыл бұрын

you need 5 cats

@Nonymous215 4 жыл бұрын

David Bosilj 💀💀💀

@davidbosilj 4 жыл бұрын

@@Nonymous215 is that a death threat?

@TheNotFakeBot212 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidbosilj (I hope I'm not getting whooshed) That just means someone is dying of laughter

@davidbosilj 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNotFakeBot212 not a whoosh, my emoji game is pretty low 🙃

@russella7263 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dannyascuntar2483 Жыл бұрын

Can any Ethernet cable be used as the uplink to the router or specifically the one that comes with the switch?

@googlewolly Жыл бұрын

@@dannyascuntar2483 Yes, any ethernet cable should work.

@richman61 Жыл бұрын

Exactly ^^

@bryonhulcher851 Жыл бұрын

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 ?

@googlewolly Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@chrisbuckles3805 4 ай бұрын

The first HOW TO that actually explained HOW TO and in under 2 minutes! Made a subscriber out of me!

@alexymb4721 3 ай бұрын

Current videos are 15+ minutes long.

@chrisbuckles3805 3 ай бұрын

But I'm sure something will be learned in those 15+ minutes!@@alexymb4721

@BluudRedd Ай бұрын

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@HectorGarcia-is5no 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! Straight to the point explanation, thank you. I wasted an hour looking at other 20 minute videos that didn't explain this.

@CleanCutCarson 8 жыл бұрын

Simple and easy couldn't have been a better explanation thank you!

@psychostick 10 жыл бұрын

Finally. A simple explanation. Thank you.

@shilohgordon8398 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely great video. I watched other videos for over ten minutes, and they still couldn't explain HOW to do this. Thanks alot!

@TheCliffy007 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for making this video SOOOO easy to understand. The switch is just an extension of router ports...

@elliemerc01 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this really brief, easy And to the point. Great job!

@Dave-gw6ep 4 жыл бұрын

Another banger from my man, Yoav! Thanks for the Howcast!

@usmle2011 Жыл бұрын

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

@opticnirvana 11 жыл бұрын

Thank, you! Finally a simple explanation and no technobable!!!!

@Mycooldavis 3 жыл бұрын

Finally!Somebody to explain it in simple terms. Thank you

@michaelcostello6991 6 жыл бұрын

Very clear introduction. Thank you. Just what i needed as i learn about networks

@SuperGamingFamily 8 жыл бұрын

dude thank you for the vid, helped me out alot

@Jinfwjump 4 жыл бұрын

Super Gaming Family ok buddy

@michaeljohn3184 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, the simply connect to any port was so simple I thought I was missing something.

@darioradic117 7 ай бұрын

Hello from 2023. Good to see Mac's used to have network ports in the past. We dearly miss them.

@JJFlores197 4 ай бұрын

Gotta love Apple's "Think Different".

@willierollerskating8642 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT Explanation! It helped me right away. AWESOME! : )

@jdupree4016 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You made this simple enough for even me to understand!

@billblass2 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I've ordered my switch.

@123djcris 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video dude! It was helpful that it was short because it explains the main point xD

@howtotruckdriver101 3 жыл бұрын

8 years old and the best explanation on KZfaq

@Jayrod64 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@DarthBaeza 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Jayrod64 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@eeiko321 10 ай бұрын

@@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?

@Jayrod64 10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@MrCJHamill 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. You explained everything very clearly.

@youdabuddha7468 3 жыл бұрын

Clear and simple, thanks !

@smallgoon 7 жыл бұрын

First switch ever that requires no power supply!!!

@benjaminmathias5004 7 жыл бұрын

smallgoon man I thought the same thing

@localboofboi8063 6 жыл бұрын

smallgoon it actually has one

@terrorkarotte5652 6 жыл бұрын

I think you're competent to know how to plug it in..

@dajhagirl 5 жыл бұрын

But the router wasn’t plugged in either.

@NWinnVR 5 жыл бұрын

He's powering it solely with his overwhelming enthusiasm and passion!

@maryproveaux9200 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Not only great explanation but great performance.......thank you.

@melissaobrien429 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this simple! Got it fixed!

@forxbusiness_solutions 11 ай бұрын

Time saving simple to understand video! Thanks man!

@geraldrios2936 6 жыл бұрын

Best "right to the point" video!

@Kalvinism 8 жыл бұрын

What if you use ethernet adapters? Would the switch still work as it's not directly connected to the router?

@shanedurrance 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a easy to understand video.

@lolxd-xs4ii 7 жыл бұрын

THANKS MAN IT HELPED ME ALOT !!!!

@mizukagesama4495 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks You So Much Howcast :)

@bowhammer2818 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@abdul-rahamanabdul-razak7980 7 жыл бұрын

Am really enjoying the practical vedios of your presentation. is really awesome.

@behrozmery 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks it was really use full 4 me .

@arianara100 11 жыл бұрын

so easy...thank you!!)))

@TheBlues8820 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was a very helpful.

@benemy9 5 жыл бұрын

Perfectly explained, thank you.

@Phamsterz Жыл бұрын

Watching this in 2023, still helpful 💪💪

@Phiidyn 11 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories of old XBox LAN parties :') Oh, how I learned so much about basic networking. I love you Google.

@VicodinElmo 7 жыл бұрын

This should work fine with Powerline connecting the router and the switch, right?

@FlyinHawaiian846 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much- I needed this.

@palomabernstein6376 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, helped me a lot

@bingerfutt 7 жыл бұрын

can you use a switch with a cable coming from a tp link ethernet adapter going in the switch and than using the other ports for more ethernet ports? or does it have to be your router?

@tareqali7539 4 жыл бұрын

You are awesome. I now understand what he is doing Thank you im tarek from jordan

@neychansovann2511 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching.

@iDesiPlays 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !!

@AaronTongonSwiss 7 жыл бұрын

So the green ethernet cable you had. Can connect the two with any ethernet cable, or does it have to be a specific cable?

@paperplanepilot7170 4 жыл бұрын

1:39 Oh, it‘s a trick... And I thought Switches were developed for this Funktion ;) Thanks for your Video.

@FixManTx 11 жыл бұрын

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?

@n3rdbear 12 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, I've been a computer nerd for 12 years and I never knew how a network switch works until now.

@itHurtswhenIP 4 жыл бұрын

"and we're done! we are connected to the internet" me, looking at the devices not connected to power: *doubt*

@shweepa2061 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@gabrielnedelcu3289 4 жыл бұрын

Power Over Ethernet

@jameswiggle 4 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielnedelcu3289 doesnt poe still require an ac adapter?

@gabrielnedelcu3289 4 жыл бұрын

@@jameswiggle Yes ... Yes it does ... I think he is just talking theoretical in this video. But people can get confused by that.

@UFOSgotme 7 жыл бұрын

Lettts getttt it I got hella internet now baby thank youuuu

@karnagandhi9914 Жыл бұрын

Im sending everyone who asks learn how to do this, this video! Awesome Stuff.

@nevada_jones 11 жыл бұрын

Would you still be able to port forward via the router with a switch, or is it controlled through the switch?

@opengates777 6 жыл бұрын

VERY VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU

@guillermovaldez6630 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can still be able to port forward. As he mentioned on the video, the switch will provide extra ports to the router.

@ahmadtalha6973 7 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation.

@DebojitGanguly 10 жыл бұрын

Easy & quick process to extend n/w. Cool

@calvinreichelderfer7989 8 жыл бұрын

Finally a video that simply explains a switch. Thank you

@villebillie1562 5 жыл бұрын

Cal ... Watch the KZfaq video "Ethernet hubs versus switches" by BTCInstrumentation.

@saifdavies9790 6 жыл бұрын

thank you this helpled a lot

@patrickpocock3291 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful since the installation instructions provided no information about connecting any of the wires.

@FixManTx 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@NatMG Жыл бұрын

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

@ssekyanzidav 11 жыл бұрын

getting into the installations is the best thing am hoping to get over with this third year of my education at the university

@pantelisgramv 8 жыл бұрын

@Howcast thanx for this video. I'm facing this problem though: there's a single ethernet plug at my desk , but i'd like to use 2 pc's . what i did is connect the switch to the plug at the wall and connect the pcs to the switch. I set manal ip's on both pc's but for some reason only one of them access the office server and it's services (mail, chat, browser). Could it be the server allowing only on ip coming / going through my desk plug?

@ZainYMijbil 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, can we use this switch to connect three PCs to establish local network without using internet? Cheers.

@mohammedsami7080 7 жыл бұрын

did he connect the switch first and connected it to the router or he got a port no. cable like LAN3 and connected to the switch ?

@projectjagriti3996 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir.

@TwistyTrav 10 жыл бұрын

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?

@Jacob-Eisler 10 жыл бұрын

They should all have the same speed as the rest of the ports on the router. No speed decrease.

@007iceprince 4 жыл бұрын

The use case mentioned on the video is exactly what i want to do with the switch.

@suzieta76 11 жыл бұрын

This vid was awesome

@abdirahman6734 3 жыл бұрын

that’s easy explanation thanks bro 😎

@mohdsufiyan309 3 жыл бұрын

Can the vice versa be done Connecting the ethernet cable from the isp to the switch and then taking an extension from the switch to a router ?

@GoldSlidePark 11 жыл бұрын

So, quick question @Howcast... I am at college and do not have access to the router on the floor. It is off somewhere and is fibre connnection. If my room has an ethernet port on the wall, can I successfully set up an ethernet switch so I do not have to run a 25 foot ethernet cable from one of the other rooms to my device I want a wired connection for? Thank you.

@4422usmc 4 жыл бұрын

Do all of the cables plugged into the router and switch have to be the same color code? I have Cat5E in my whole house but it was for phone lines. All the internet cables are type B color coded. Can I just cut the tips and recode to type B color code?

@ShyRage1 7 жыл бұрын

what if port says uplink? Wouldnt it matter where u plug the ethernet in then?? Or are those older models/kinds?

@therealcdnuser 5 жыл бұрын

Do you need a cross over cable without an uplink port on the switch or router?

@TravisLohmannMusic 4 жыл бұрын

so for a situation where a router is upstairs and everything else is downstairs though.... a switch isn't going to work unless you have some 100ft ethernet cables right? Powerline adapter would be the only way?

@happybird9527 3 жыл бұрын

thanx....now i understand where to plug 😊

@DJSmad82 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on thanks 👍🏻

@securethebag1613 9 күн бұрын

where does the power come from? also can you share a link to the switch your using?

@JJDaMan808 11 жыл бұрын

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...

@Dms12444 11 жыл бұрын

Hmm, interesting. Shouldn't the new switch be connected to the router's integrated switch via a crossover cable? Or are they MDIX ports?

@aryehelectricalltd7247 4 жыл бұрын

very useful thanks man

@daleminaker1494 3 жыл бұрын

Super clear thank you

@artificialsoul4248 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@bee5120 12 жыл бұрын

@KatorNia Oh i didn't know about that. That's neat! I'll try finding the article.

@Vaginiti5 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@RodneyM869 11 жыл бұрын

@myselfmiky what are you going to do when you get some emif.in your cable free world.

@desparanga 4 жыл бұрын

If I don't have a router, just a Modem with one port... can I use a switch with the modem to create more ports, or this is just applicable for routers?

@mayaq8324 6 жыл бұрын

When you zoom in the connection to computer, you have suddenly moved the green cable from right to left side of the switch, then when continuing, the green is back to the rightmost port of switch. I thought you said it doesn’t matter where you connect the cables.. “as long they are in the right order” (.. hmm what order?) Was it that hard to make this clip I wonder.

@aspergerhellasbn 6 жыл бұрын

Can you solve me one question i have? If a powerline has only 1 output can i connect there a switch and to the switch 2 devices like ps3 and tvbox?if yes what is better to have powerline with 2 outputs or the above configuration (one powerline output-switch-2devices) regarding the network speed?

@eftay4719 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir !

@drunkendiaries 5 ай бұрын

Great, great video! Thank you!

@H2Oredfirefox Жыл бұрын

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.

@Gallienus53 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, my switch has a port that says VIP and then ports # 2-8. Can I connect the main line to that VIP port or should I start from #2?

@abdolfr4744 9 жыл бұрын

Merci pour cette vidéo

@FixManTx 11 жыл бұрын

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.