Ethernet switch

[violetblade]

I need some extra ethernet ports on my router and after searching today I found my best option is a switch (I could be wrong) anyways after thinking it was as easy as just ordering one I started looking my head is now swimming and I'm close to saying bugger it!
Could anyone point me in the direction of what I need I looked at this one www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-SF1008D-100Mbps-Unmanaged-Desktop/dp/B000MGBOHA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469175627&sr=8-3&keywords=ehternet+switch and also this one www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AFVB41S/ref=twister_B00QYUSXHC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1.

Many thanks for any help and if you need more info from me just let me know.

[Bob]

violetblade both Netgear & TP-Link do good switches, I have a 5 port Netgear downstairs and a 16 port TP-Link upstairs, they are very useful for sharing out a single LAN port on the router amongst the various items that need connecting these days.

Both of those should suit your needs (although like me you might need a bigger one later on )

[violetblade]

Thank you Bob I'll go with the tp link one then as it's almost half the price.
I really only need 1 extra port atm but going for the 8 gives me more for expansion later altho I am now thinking of getting 2 one for downstairs and one for upstairs to save the kids moaning the wifi is rubbish all the time

[joeten]

The other option would be a Wifi extender, I prefer a wired connection where possible, much more stable for multiple devices.

[Lee]

If they are moaning about the wifi, what about a wifi extender
Something like this
www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5585575.htm

We use the tp link network points all over the house and they are very easy to set up and use

[violetblade]

Oh those are good I have a set in my bedroom but at £40 a go I think my cheaper option is to fit a ethernet switch upstairs there is already an ethernet cable going up so it wouldn't involve any work either it would just be plug and play but thank you for the suggestions

Edit these aren't the same as my bedroom ones mine are powerlines but not the wifi bit they plug in downstairs and plug in upstairs and give me an ethernet connection.
These are what I have accessories.talktalk.co.uk/product_details.aspx?idProduct=27