ethernet splitter for airport express

I am going to be setting up with an airport express but it only has 2 connections for ethernet and I need to connect several different devices(cable,videocameras,dvr etc). Would an ethernet splitter allow me to connect more devices and work properly?

Posted on Oct 6, 2012 10:00 AM

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Oct 6, 2012 10:20 AM in response to adabbahmd

You need an Ethernet switch. They come in 5-port, 8-port, 16-port, etc versions. Any computer/electronics superstore will have what you need.


Something like this, for example:


Netgear ‑ FS105NA ‑ 5...


I assume that you will be using the WAN port on the Express to connect to the modem.


Simply connect an Ethernet cable from the AirPort Express LAN <-> port to an Ethernet port on the switch and it is ready to go. You now have 4 Ethernet ports available for devices. If you need more ports, choose an 8-port or 16-port switch.

Oct 6, 2012 10:11 AM in response to adabbahmd

Since you mentioned that you want to connect several additional devices, just be aware that a five port switch only conveys the ability to add three additional devices.


An eight port switch conveys the ability to add six additional devices.


An 8 port switch provides twice the capacity of a 5 port switch for considerably less than twice the cost. The price difference between the two is often only $10 or so.

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