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After some searching and confusion, first did a file copy to test network speed. That's easy but only gives about 50% performance at best. http://www.macworld.co.uk/macsoftware/masterclass/?articleid=414 A few hours more of confused googling and false starts, I found jperf.app...

Switch can create a local network. A router does that, and also can connect that network to see the Internet. My switch will have to be connected to the Fios modem/router, so my LAN has Internet access. I hope that is both correct and clear.

Probably buy this one, $30 at NewEgg http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=515_TEG-S80G And replacing my 2007 Apple AEBS with a new, non-Apple wireless router. Hoping that will fix the erratic wifi performance I've had for a while. http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN66U/

In fact, I have to, because one of those five goes to the living room, which has that small switch for TiVo, Xbox, and blu ray. I'd rather have an 8 port in the basement junction box, rather than stacking a pair of 4 ports, because I'd then need to put a power strip in as well. But if that's the...

I need at least five ports (plus a WAN connection to connect to the Fios router) to connect the five Ethernet ports used in my house. Are there any practical differences between gigabit switches? I'm also a perplexed by the lack of WAN port. I've got a cheap switch in the living room. It's four...