How to add extra Ethernet ports if your router doesn't have enough
News Computing How to add extra Ethernet ports if your router doesn't have enough You don't need a new router to get more Ethernet ports; the solution is much simpler. 22, 2026 12:30 pm EST Otto-photos/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover With more and more devices offering internet connectivity, running out of Ethernet ports on your router is a common frustration. A few ports aren't enough to connect your smart TV, game consoles, desktop computers, NAS drives, home office equipment and more.
- ▪News Computing How to add extra Ethernet ports if your router doesn't have enough You don't need a new router to get more Ethernet ports; the solution is much simpler.
- ▪22, 2026 12:30 pm EST Otto-photos/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover With more and more devices offering internet connectivity, running out of Ethernet ports on your router is a common frustration.
- ▪A few ports aren't enough to connect your smart TV, game consoles, desktop computers, NAS drives, home office equipment and more.
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News Computing How to add extra Ethernet ports if your router doesn't have enough You don't need a new router to get more Ethernet ports; the solution is much simpler. By Gabriela Vătu Sept. 22, 2026 12:30 pm EST Otto-photos/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover With more and more devices offering internet connectivity, running out of Ethernet ports on your router is a common frustration. A few ports aren't enough to connect your smart TV, game consoles, desktop computers, NAS drives, home office equipment and more. If you're maxed out, you might assume you need a new router, but that's not the case. The real solution is simpler, more affordable and takes only minutes to set up: an Ethernet switch.
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