Hello,
I’m about to lose one of the 4 ports on the back of my (BT SmartHub2) Router (it’s the LAN port and I’m about to get FTTP).
I note that the Sonos Boost that I have has 2 Ethernet ports. It is currently, of course, hard-wired to one of the ports on the Router.
Can I therefore plug another of my devices, that is currently also hardwired into the Router, into the unused port on the Boost and it will act as a switch to route that device’s traffic to/from the Router.
I seem to remember the port is only 100Mb, but you could try. On the other hand, five port switches are not very expensive……
Thanks
100MB will be fine for the device I have in mind.
As it happens I do have a 5-port switch but there is not much space to put it and it needs another power socket so if I can use the port on the back of the Boost that saves a lot of space and sockets!
I was going to suggest a 5 port switch too, they are pretty small and low power but the 8 port look to be the best buy.
Under $20: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A121WN6
If the Boost option doesn't work keep this option in mind. Much cheaper than the $99 Boost that appears to be on the way out, Last Chance here:
https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/boost
Ah
I have got a small 8-port switch, I’m just hoping to avoid having to use it for the sake of one device.
I believe the device I want to connect via the Boost connects at 10Mb so not a lot of traffic.
Thanks for everyone’s help.
Final update - connected a Hive Hub via the Boost and everything working OK 
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