4 Camera Connection.

[Radar1946]

Hi All,
I am new to all this network cameras.
I have 4 ip cameras that I have working on wireless.
They have not always got a good reception.
I would like to connect them to my router with ethernet
cables so i always have good reception. The only thing is my router
has only four connections and they are all used for other things.
Can I get a 4 way connector or can I use an old sky router.

 

[Phil]

Hi, you simply need a network switch.
These are available from 4 ports up to 48 ports.
Smaller units are very cheap nowadays - I guess from about £15.
Use a network cable to connect one port on the new switch back to one of your router's ports.
(You can move a device from one of the router's ports to the new switch)
You have effectively grown your number of available ports (network connections).
I'd recommend you purchase a Gigabit switch (any price premium will be very small).
Switches are widely available.

 

[Radar1946]

Thanks Phil.