I have a new high-speed Internet installation coming next week. The provider specifically told me that my package (device) will only have a single 10G Ethernet/LAN port. I’m planing to buy a few more computers and connect them by wired cables (instead of Wifi) to maximize the speed.

If I buy a Hub, will this work?

I found out a Hub does not issue IP addresses. So, will each computer be issued different IP addresses? And, if so, are the IP addresses coming from the device provided by the ISP?

  • Overall-Tailor8949@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    You are going to need a router with a 10G WAN port and preferably a couple of 10G LAN ports, at least some 1G ports. This would also be where your main WiFi signal for the house is generated (unless the modem generates WiFi). You would connect a switch to one of the LAN ports on the Router to connect more computers via Ethernet. Note: Asus does make a router that also has a 10G LAN port (the RT-BE96U BE19000) for about $300 more than the one I linked.