Ethernet splitter question

[jim416]

want to hook my PC AND PS3 up to my modem (one for the PC/other to watch MLB.tv). Is this what I want?

http://www.amazon.com/Network-Pair-S...344653&sr=1-10

[snepp]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

That's not going to do it, you're going to need a router/switch.

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...rs&Order=PRICE

The PS3 has built-in wireless doesn't it?

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

PS3 has built in wifi, but it is a rather weak G type. However PS3 has a gigabyte nic, so therefore I recommend everybody with a PS3 just use a cat6se cord directly to it. Get a way faster speed.

[snepp]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

Gigabit only matters if you're transferring large amounts of data internally, once you venture out to the internet it becomes irrelevant.

[Bruins]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

I'm looking into one of those, as well. I have my 360 and my Slingbox I'd like to connect from one Airport Express that's extending my wifi.

I know that I'd need a(nother) router for more robust networking (IE if I'd like both to function simultaneously), but what if I don't need them on at the same time? Will one of these splitters do the trick?

[jim416]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

That's not going to do it, you're going to need a router/switch.

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...rs&Order=PRICE

The PS3 has built-in wireless doesn't it?

I have wireless right not, but with the wireless router MLB tv has lag. With a direct line it's fine.

[snepp]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

What exactly is the equipment that you have?

[jim416]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

I've got NETGEAR wireless, but I'm not going to have it long as I'm giving it to my son. That's why I need some type of ethernet splitter so that I can run 2 cables into my modem, which only has one ethernet plug now.

I have a HP PC, with Vista.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

just be cheaper to buy a router, if you not ever going to use wireless, just buy a wired router or switch.

[snepp]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

Your modem likely doesn't support multiple devices. Just get a replacement router and save yourself an enormous headache.

Don't get a wired-only router. Not only would you have to spend as much (or more) but then you won't have the wireless available for the future if need be.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

Well if he wants to watch MLB tv on his PS3, the only way he could do that wireless with no lag is with a N router. And being that PS3 don't have built in wireless N, he would have to buy an N adapter for his PS3.

Dual band, using the 5ghz channel would be the ideal way to go. However that would get pricey, the dual band router itself would be $180 and the dual band card would be $80.

He could just use a regular 2.4ghz N router, which he could get for about $100 and get an N adapter for around $50 or $60.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

Depending on how/if you can hide the wires...you can get 1000ft. of ethernet (cat5) cable for $65 plus shipping at monoprice.com

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

Who the heck needs a 1,000 ft of cable ? Unless you going from upstairs to downstairs. But I know on newegg you can get a 100ft cat6e cable for $17. Which is plenty of length to go from one room to another.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Ethernet splitter question

LOL Wasn't sure how much he needed.