Originally Posted by Asa Post
The simple answer is yes. I would prefer to use the ID41 as I think it offers greater shielding from noise; and USB is inherently noisy.

Unless you are trying to stream via wifi, a switch in series with the TalkTalk 'router' and everything wired into that will keep all traffic out of the 'router' - apart from Wireless access, the TalkTalk 'router' will be totally out of the loop for wired traffic. Its then down to the choice of switch. I would recommend an inexpensive switch from a reputable manufacturer such as Netgear, but sounds like you would want something different - its not going to be any worse than the switch in the TalkTalk 'router'.


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