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  • jim416
    Banned
    • Feb 2003
    • 10606

    #1

    Ethernet splitter question

    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
    We'll waste him too.
    • Apr 2003
    • 10007

    #2
    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?
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    • Gotmadskillzson
      Live your life
      • Apr 2008
      • 23432

      #3
      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.

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      • snepp
        We'll waste him too.
        • Apr 2003
        • 10007

        #4
        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.
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        • Bruins
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          • Mar 2004
          • 6433

          #5
          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?

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          • jim416
            Banned
            • Feb 2003
            • 10606

            #6
            Re: Ethernet splitter question

            Originally posted by snepp
            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.

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            • snepp
              We'll waste him too.
              • Apr 2003
              • 10007

              #7
              Re: Ethernet splitter question

              What exactly is the equipment that you have?
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              • jim416
                Banned
                • Feb 2003
                • 10606

                #8
                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.

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                • Gotmadskillzson
                  Live your life
                  • Apr 2008
                  • 23432

                  #9
                  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.

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                  • snepp
                    We'll waste him too.
                    • Apr 2003
                    • 10007

                    #10
                    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.
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                    • Gotmadskillzson
                      Live your life
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 23432

                      #11
                      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.

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                      • GAMEC0CK2002
                        Stayin Alive
                        • Aug 2002
                        • 10384

                        #12
                        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

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                        • Gotmadskillzson
                          Live your life
                          • Apr 2008
                          • 23432

                          #13
                          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.

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                          • GAMEC0CK2002
                            Stayin Alive
                            • Aug 2002
                            • 10384

                            #14
                            Re: Ethernet splitter question

                            LOL Wasn't sure how much he needed.

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