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Ethernet is Still Going Strong After 50 Years
(spectrum.ieee.org)
This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
A basic 48 port switch is ~$200... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UBUJZG
I can guarantee that your house doesn't need more than that.
And 8 port switch can be had for as cheap as $18... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A121WN6/
Hmm I’ll look more into that but I think I stand corrected so thanks for that info