• Is there an ethernet splitter like this?
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Howdy, I have an ethernet cable that runs into my room from a wireless router that goes straight to my xbox. My question is, could I get a converter that I could plug the one cord into, in order to make it into two cords (One for my PC because wireless is as slow is fuck, and the other for my xbox)? [IMG]http://imgur.com/TTZg5.png[/IMG] Could anybody provide me with a link to where I could buy such a thing?
Yeah, It's called a switch. [url]http://www.google.co.uk/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&hl=en&source=imghp&biw=1061&bih=601&q=5+port+switch&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=[/url] A "hub" would also do, but are less smart about traffic; but that only really matters when you get a larger amount of computers going. Both are plug-in-and-go and require no configuration.
PC <==> Router Xbox <==> Router Thats what needs to happen.
@ Tezza, now would this allow me to have both on at the same time? The switch part about it is making me nervous. @Pixel Heart, I physically can't run anymore wire through the wall or anything.
[QUOTE=Pixel Heart;24349735]PC <==> Router Xbox <==> Router[/QUOTE] What we commonly refer to as a "router" is actually a router and switch combination, most routers feed a single link into a built-in switch. What Pixel Heart is suggesting is that you try and use the router's built-in switch if possible, otherwise, consider investing in a stand-alone switch. Using a switch means all connected devices can use connected links - you can use both.
[QUOTE=kal;24349833]@ Tezza, now would this allow me to have both on at the same time? The switch part about it is making me nervous. [/QUOTE] Yes it will.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320045[/url] There.
"Switch" doesn't mean what you think it means in this context. It refers to how it handles packets of data. both will work simultaneously. The "Switch" is smart and thinks "Hey this piece of data was for the xbox, I will send it there" or "This Piece of data is destined for the internet I'll go send it there"... it does all this without any user intervention. A hub is dumb. It thinks "Oh hey, Data... let's just give it to everyone"... which as you can see would be a problem in a large network.
You need a switch [img]http://costeira.com/upl/uploads/GET%20A%20SWITCH.png[/img]
The cheapest hub will do this. No need for switch at all.
alternatively, OP could hook the PC up to ethernet, and use ICS for the 360.
Thanks facepunch, just bought this one: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320045[/url]
[QUOTE=cas97;24349935]You need a switch -snip- [/QUOTE] You're missing the router part.
Not bad OP, not bad at all.
[QUOTE=cas97;24349935]You need a switch [img]http://costeira.com/upl/uploads/GET%20A%20SWITCH.png[/img][/QUOTE] but then you can only use 1 at a time
He should have just moved the router into the other room...
[QUOTE=Pixel Heart;24353073]He should have just moved the router into the other room...[/QUOTE] He has constraints already outlined.
[QUOTE=LODY;24352607]but then you can only use 1 at a time[/QUOTE] That's not true. With a switch the connection can be utilized by two or more devices simultaneously.
Not without a NAT or his ISP giving him more IPs. That's why we have routers :)
I was under the assumption he already had a router since it was in the OP.
There are such thing's called wireless extension's.
[QUOTE=M2k3;24359819]I was under the assumption he already had a router since it was in the OP.[/QUOTE] We were referring to Cas97's diagram, sorry if that wasn't clear :)
[QUOTE=Aide;24359853]There are such thing's called wireless extension's.[/QUOTE] wireless will always be inferior to cabled connections
Homeplug?
Like previously said you are gona need a hub or switch. But there are some other options. Buy another Ethernet card and do (Router -> PC -> Xbox) Send 2 ethernet signals true one ethernet cable like explained in this picture below [IMG]http://www.instructables.com/image/FQP430DO1NEP27ZK4R/How-to-make-your-own-Ethernet-splitter.jpg[/IMG] [editline]04:02PM[/editline] [QUOTE=LODY;24352607]but then you can only use 1 at a time[/QUOTE] I think you are confusing Splitters and Switches.
[QUOTE=ColdFusion;24363655] I think you are confusing Splitters and Switches.[/QUOTE] From the other diagram he did not confuse anything, splitters do not assign an IP address but if it was ISP>Router>switch>End Devices then it would be fine as it would assign IP addresses.
Just ignore me I was apparently thinking of something else
[QUOTE=kal;24349661] [IMG]http://imgur.com/TTZg5.png[/IMG] [/QUOTE] Just replace the word 'splitter' in your picture with the word 'switch' and there you go. I wouldn't recommend a hub, even if they still sell those things, for the sake of full duplex operation, especially if you have a high speed connection (> 10 Mbps) and want to get everything out of it. Hubs are probably not significantly cheaper than switches anyway.
I love how people try to help after the OP has already solved his problem and answers have been repeated 20+ times.
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