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Yes it has to be a gigabit switch as most every PC these days can send files at those speeds.
In most cases purchasing an 8 port non managed gigabit switch for a home network is the way to go which are only around 30- 80 bucks. The managed switches with more ports are much more expensive.
Standard non-managed gigabit 8 port switch.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817111039
Dedicated access point, best on the market, with 4 gigabit Ethernet ports, needs to be plugged into switch and requires AC power.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127256