Extending WiFi and access points from an ethernet cable

[Chicken Chaser]

I've got Virgin broadband at home. My router takes 2 Ethernet cables from the back of it and they're hardwired into the rear of the house. At the other end of the cable, what do I need to create 2 Ethernet ports so I can plug a TV and Xbox into it and have another WiFi point? Is it just a router but setup differently? I have a couple of virgin pods for a mesh system but the pods don't transfer half the line speed so I was hoping for better with this method.

Can anyone recommend something to fit the bill?

[paulrockliffe]

Gigabit network switch is the simplest way to increase the number of ports. For your WiFi I would avoid a combined switch and WiFi repeater and get a decent mesh system instead.

[Captain_Morgan]

If the virgin boxes have a ethernet connection then add those to a 1gigabit switch in the remote location & you’ll have connectivity for your devices.

If you don’t have a ethernet connection then consider a wireless access point. https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WA1201-AC1200-...

& the switch.

Alternatively you can often reuse a combined firewall/router/switch/access point device in access point mode & it will save the price of the switch (though at ~£15 not that expensive)