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# How do I give my Wi-Fi Lifeguard router more LAN ports?

Wi-Fi Lifeguard (model GL-MT300N-V2) routers provide one LAN port for up to one wired device. Wi-Fi Lifeguard (model GL-B1300) routers provide two LAN ports for two wired devices.

![Wi-Fi Lifeguard (model GL-B1300) rear ports](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f8920d476a21b000/lg-gen-2-rear-ports_b14qxh.jpg)

Need more LAN ports for extra wired Ethernet devices? You can purchase a switch to provide more Ethernet ports that are protected by your Wi-Fi Lifeguard network. When searching for a switch there are two kinds you can purchase: non-managed and managed.

* **Non-managed switches** are the most simple kind of switch. They simply provide more ports to a networking device on your home network.

* **Managed switches** provide advanced device management. This means that you can configure device monitoring and traffic filtering. These kinds of switches are unneccesary for most home users.

We recommend purchasing at least a **gigabit rated non-managed switch** to connect to one of your Wi-Fi Lifeguard's LAN ports. This will provide more Ethernet ports for your Wi-Fi Lifeguard network which are all filtered.