Cable Matters USB to 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch for Network Sharing with TV, Laptop, Gaming Console, (USB Ethernet Splitter, USBA Network Switch)

I needed to have an Ethernet switch that was usb powered to use for my TV. I have 3 wall outlets which are occupied by the TV, sound bar, and Apple TV. I was able to plug this switch into the 2nd usb port on the TV and it has worked wonders. With the WiFi I was getting around 90 mbps. With this switch I’m pulling in over 650 mbps. It was super easy to install and came with sticky pads that made it a cinch to mount on the back of my TV. It’s very small, lightweight, and has a low profile. I may buy more in the future if needed. Great product!

I got this little switch to extend some networking capability in a small server rack. It worked great as I didn't have any free power outlets for a traditional switch and POE was not possible. Keep in mind that if you need a USB powered switch like this, it also acts as a network interface over the USB connection. For my use case, I didn't want to plug it into server and then for it to get another NIC, so I used a USB port that didn't have data capabilities.

Or really any portable use. I haven't tested it as a USB ethernet adapter. I have enough of those lying around. What I did was create a wired LAN in my car, using an old or cheap laptop in the trunk and the long range Wi-Fi and mobile antennas to serve the Internet. This was the missing link with the project. The software running functions fantastically as a router. I just needed a network switch that could be powered by battery. When I saw this USB powered thing from an actual reputable brand, I immediately added it to my cart and contemplated how it was going to be worked into my setup. Very easy. I disabled the device in windows to disable its network card functionality and just plugged my existing network card into it and the rest of the devices into the other ports. Pretty much plug and play except for disabling the device in device manager, but that was to tailor it to my needs. I just wanted a dumb networks switch, which this product works very well as. I'm glad products with configurations that think outside the box are available. Because one reason I have this setup, besides saving on cell phone bills(by connecting to Wi-Fi at Long range), I reduce my EMF exposure by not having the device that I'm holding doing the transmitting, given that I travel and work with my devices all day. Not to mention that I run a cache proxy and DNS server, which can reduce what needs to be fetched from the Internet and is just fed directly over the wire.

I had and issue with my wifi in in my bedroom and added an ethernet cable to supply my Shield TV. I needed to add a switch without adding another power adapter to the back. This was the answer! A few extra cables and all my devices are now wired into my network. Ethernet in 1Gb connection - Nintendo Switch - via USB, LG TV 100Mb, Verizon Fios Box 100Mb , and Shield TV 1Gb all working great.Setup was simple and bandwidth test provided GB speeds on supported devices.A little more expensive than a regular switch but worth it for the use case.I'll follow up for a long term review when I move next year.

I used this to add a second POS cash register at the bar. (Business has been good.) All I needed was 3 ethernet ports to make it work. I needed an ethernet switch that was USB powered. This device plugs into one of the spare USB ports on the first cash register. The device is small enough to mount out of site. It works just fine with no unsightly clutter. Note: The USB on the device will only power the device. It will not communicate with the cash register. You still need to ethernet from the device to the POS register.

I am using this on a thin client running ESXi - passing through the USB device to a pfsense VM and it just worked as described. I was very impressed that I am not able to use this as a switch to make a private network when traveling. It is a narrow use-case but I am pleased with it.

Listen here you just plug the usb cable in and…. That’s it. You have a 4 port switch. It’s amazingly quick to setup. You get 1gpbs on all ports. The usb device shows up as an Ethernet port and you can configure it however you see fit. I setup internet sharing on it and all of the connected devices can use the host pc as a router. Or bridge the Ethernet device with your internet connection and each device can reach the internet on its own. It’s remarkable for the price, will buy again.Note: it does not support unique VLANs on separate ports, assume each port is trunked.

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El dispositivo es justo lo que necesitaba ya que mi modem esta algo retirado y poner mas cables es muy molesto y el plus de este dispositivo es que la alimentación sea por USB y como del decodificador de cable esta siempre encendido pues quita un problema.Un detalle a considerar para es que si lo alimenten por el USB del decodificador o de la TV y no tienen internet en alguno de estos dispositivos es porque el dispositivo esta reconociendo el conmutador como un dispositivo multimedia y la solución que pueden usar es hacer una extensión USB pero solo ocupando los pines de alimentación no los de señal, con eso debería solucionarse el problema.

Me permet de brancher plusieurs appareil et augmenter la vitesse

Acquistato per estendere gli accessi alla rete, e mi risulta molto comodo avendo L’alimentazione usb. Soddisfatto del mio acquisto

Great gadget to use when you don’t have many electrical switch available. Easy installation (plug & play). I can take advantage of full speed of my broadband. 100% recommended !!!

Je ne l'avais pas vraiment vu en lisant la fiche technique mais ce produit fait aussi carte réseau USB. Je m'en sers pour dépanner quand je vais chez des amis pour jouer avec mon pc portable et qu'ils n'ont pas de switch.Franchement c'est le genre de truc a avoir dans sa sacoche de pc portable, ça dépanne énormément.