

I’m actually planning to do just about that, based on the discussion in this thread.
I found that I can get an unmanaged switch with 4 2.5gbe ports for under $60, I can use my existing cabling at that speed. I’ll upgrade my aging router to an x86 (n100 or similar) and load my favorite router distro on it. Use that as the router, connect Wi-Fi APs (might even use the eero they give me that way).
I’ll upgrade my systems on the Ethernet using USB dongles (several options at around $20 each)
I’m feeling that improving much beyond 2.5 internally is a bit of a waste at this point.
Thanks to all posters in this thread!
Harry and the Hendersons when they make him leave. Lithgow telling him he wasn’t wanted 😢