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===LAN LAN (extra port)===...
+----‖----‖--------------------...
| ‖ ‖ Enclosure
| +--‖----‖----------+
| | [P1] [P2] |
| | Switch or router | +-----------+
| | [PWR] [P3]| ==== |[ETH] Pi 3 |
| +------------------+ +-----------+
|
+--------------------------------... I have seen this product, PL-ES2105DI-M1, from XTDP-Link (?), doesn't look great but it has the rare characteristic of having one port facing out back. Seems to cost 18€
I've also found the BL-SF801, from LB-Link
However, TL-SF1005D from TP-Link (Amazon link) is the cheapest of all under 7€; It has 5 ports and modern features I do like. It doesn't have the right shape, but looking at pictures of the board I wonder if I could rotate port 5 by 90° or so, in order to be able to plug the Pi from within the box.
So my question: is it possible/complex/easy to unsolder an ethernet jack and rotate it? I have never soldered anything properly, but if this is possible I might start looking for someone who can.
Cost is of paramount importance.
Thanks for your advice.