pc question

proxygo · Feb 22, 2013

just need a yes or no

i have 2 pcs under my desk and using 1 monitor 1 pc is for bhw - the other for games
i have 1 Ethernet cable i swap between the backs of the 2 pcs 2/3 times a day .

question, is there a way i can take that 1 cable, add something on the end
to split there Ethernet cable into both pcs, so which ever one i turn on
gets the connection rather than swapping the cable between the 2.

yes i have an router but all the slots are used.
ps3 - my pc - wifes pc - tv -

can i split the cable going to my pc with some kind of adapter to add to
small cables to feed of into both my pcs with some sort of split

Falrish · Feb 22, 2013

you can buy a switch for fairly cheap.

www(dot)tigerdirect(dot)com/applications/SearchTools/ item-details(dot)asp?EdpNo=2077106&csid=_61

enc0re · Feb 22, 2013

If you have wlan you can make another computer to wifi hotspot

Twixx · Feb 22, 2013

Maybe something like this in the Router, and then two cables from that to your computers?

Code:

http://www.amazon.com/Generic-HDE-RJ45-Ethernet-Splitter/dp/B004T67AOK

awsomnick1 · Feb 22, 2013

Get a switch, not too expensive for a 4 port one.

Aaric · Feb 22, 2013

find if your router has additional USB port, you can use that and assign it an additional ip.

like this

Belkin_N300_Share_wireless_Router_Belkin_N300_Surf_Share_Wireless_USB_Adapter-03.jpg

what's your router build?

SmartMan · Feb 22, 2013

Your best bet would be to buy a Switch that has 4 or more RJ45 ports. Take a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166035 which costs just $10. IMO It's fairly cheap for an 8 Port Switch.

Wilson Grant Fisk · Feb 22, 2013

search for "kvm switch with lan port", should be suitable

proxygo · Feb 22, 2013

seventy0ne said:
Maybe this could help you?
http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Ethernet-Connector-Splitter-Light/dp/B002MSHMI6wi

EDIT: Oh Twixx!

that was my thought, run the cable into 1 end
then 2 short 1m cables going to both pcs and which
ever 1 in on will get the connection right ?

Zapdos · Feb 22, 2013

Get a switch and not a router.
A switch doesnt require configuration for consumer level ones. A router will require port forwarding for some things. You put 1 input into the switch and the switch can have multiple outputs. It will automatically determine the destination without need for forwarding.

All connected devices will be on the network at the same time.

proxygo · Feb 22, 2013

let me simplify this i have 6 plug sockets in my sitting room
there all used up with 4 socket adapters ...no more plugs

seventy0ne said:
Maybe this could help you?
http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Ethernet-Connector-Splitter-Light/dp/B002MSHMI6wi

EDIT: Oh Twixx!

that was my thought, run the cable into 1 end
then 2 short 1m cables going to both pcs and which
ever 1 in on will get the connection right ?

jakeparker · Feb 23, 2013

Why not just get a USB wifi stick and just use that? Splitting the ethernet will slow down your connection speed.

Zapdos · Feb 23, 2013

jakeparker said:
Why not just get a USB wifi stick and just use that? Splitting the ethernet will slow down your connection speed.

Wifi uses either 900mhz or 2.4ghz spectrum. This spectrum is free to use and anyone in the area will increase the noise. The more noise, the less throughput. Microwaves, power cables, computer parts and other electronics can cause even more noise on these spectrums. Going through walls with 2.4 is harder than with 900mhz. All of that contributes to worse signal strength and throughput. If you get a booster then you're just increasing the noise and can cause self-interference. Wireless is the worst choice for speed. Oh, did I mention that its easy to break into them?

If you get a switch capable of 100mbps you can split that between everything connected. You will get 100mbps into the switch and then you will get 100mbps out of the ports. The only time you will not get 100mbps is if you got a faulty cable. You dont need to deal with interference, hacking, noise floors, boosters...

redrubies · Feb 23, 2013

I agree with Zapdos and the switch suggestion. Works great.

ShadeDream · Feb 23, 2013

seventy0ne said:
Maybe this could help you?
http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Ethernet-Connector-Splitter-Light/dp/B002MSHMI6
EDIT: Oh Twixx!
http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Ethernet-Connector-Splitter-Light/dp/B002MSHMI6

Don't go for this bullshit. Get a switch like the others have suggested, don't be cheap. A switch will be much more useful and it won't make it look like you're trying to use glue to put broken glass back together.

proxygo · Feb 23, 2013

as i said - my ethernet box is using all sockets on the box
and all my plug sockets are full, that means either buying
another box with 6 sockets ... or just splinting the cable
and as only 1 of the 2 pcs will ever be on at any 1 time
ill test if the broken glass works with a speed test, if it
shows 20 meg with either 1 turned on thats good for me

ShadeDream · Feb 23, 2013

proxygo said:
as i said - my ethernet box is using all sockets on the box
and all my plug sockets are full, that means either buying
another box with 6 sockets ... or just splinting the cable
and as only 1 of the 2 pcs will ever be on at any 1 time
ill test if the broken glass works with a speed test, if it
shows 20 meg with either 1 turned on thats good for me

If you use a switch, you will extend those 6 sockets to however many extra the switch you purchase will have.

redrubies · Feb 23, 2013

ShadeDream said:
Don't go for this bullshit. Get a switch like the others have suggested, don't be cheap. A switch will be much more useful and it won't make it look like you're trying to use glue to put broken glass back together.

My switch is five years old and still going strong. Never a problem.

Zapdos · Feb 23, 2013

proxygo said:
as i said - my ethernet box is using all sockets on the box
and all my plug sockets are full, that means either buying
another box with 6 sockets ... or just splinting the cable
and as only 1 of the 2 pcs will ever be on at any 1 time
ill test if the broken glass works with a speed test, if it
shows 20 meg with either 1 turned on thats good for me

You can get switches with up to 256 ports for only about $300. Wire the whole house up! Also, you can use the one cable you currently use as an input, then get 2 others as an output.

Splitting a cable "passively" is possible, it's probably not likely. You would need to use a router that suports PoE (power over ethernet) and then you have to be within 100 cable feet of the router. Just grab a switch. An 8 port will only cost like $30. 24 port for $100.

bertbaby · Feb 23, 2013

proxygo said:
let me simplify this i have 6 plug sockets in my sitting room
there all used up with 4 socket adapters ...no more plugs

that was my thought, run the cable into 1 end
then 2 short 1m cables going to both pcs and which
ever 1 in on will get the connection right ?

That will work and is the cleanest solution!

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