lan connector help

[skywatch]

hi to all and can i use a RJ45 LAN 2 Ways Plug Connector Joiner Splitter CAT 5 on me modem as i only got one port and need two connections one for me computrer and one for me f3 box ...wil this work ok thanks my friend bar bar

[cactikid]

i dont think they work together,add a router or hub to add other lan connections.

[mezzyg]

You need a network switch

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[skywatch]

switch

You need a network switch

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hi mate thanks for that would that work ok ps wots a network switch can you send us link

[tayta]

Just jump on fleabay and type "ethernet switch" or "ethernet hub" and look for a small box. often the 8 port ones are cheapest randomly, but see what you can find, they're all much of a muchness for your needs, you don't need anything expensive.

[asim18]

hi to all and can i use a RJ45 LAN 2 Ways Plug Connector Joiner Splitter CAT 5 on me modem as i only got one port and need two connections one for me computrer and one for me f3 box ...wil this work ok thanks my friend bar bar

I'm assuming you have a VM connection?

If yes then a regular switch/hub will not work as you expect. And no offence, but since you are asking whether you can use a splitter for for a LAN Ethernet connection, you will never be able to configure a switch/hub yourself, It will be far too complicated and even if you do get it set-up it won't do what you want it to do.

What you need is something called a cable router. This allows you to easily share an internet connection with (usually) 4 other wired devices.

Cable routers cost between ?25-?50 for a decent basic model, and up to around ?150 for top of the line models.

[nibblitz]

I'm assuming you have a VM connection?
If yes then a regular switch/hub will not work as you expect. And no offence, but since you are asking whether you can use a splitter for for a LAN Ethernet connection, you will never be able to configure a switch/hub yourself, It will be far too complicated and even if you do get it set-up it won't do what you want it to do.
What you need is something called a cable router. This allows you to easily share an internet connection with (usually) 4 other wired devices.
Cable routers cost between ?25-?50 for a decent basic model, and up to around ?150 for top of the line models.

What utter nonsense, ignore all what asim said...

Like tayta said, just get a cheap Hub/Switch...

Like this...
[ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-SF1005D-100Mbps-Unmanaged-Desktop/dp/B000FNFSPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361117181&sr=8-1]TP-Link TL-SF1005D 5-Port 10/100Mbps Unmanaged Desktop Switch: Mcab: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories[/ame]

[asim18]

What utter nonsense, ignore all what asim said...

Like tayta said, just get a cheap Hub/Switch...

Like this...
TP-Link TL-SF1005D 5-Port 10/100Mbps Unmanaged Desktop Switch: Mcab: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

LOL.

He said he's only got a single port modem, so how on earth is a switch going to route WAN packets directly from a modem?

If he already had a router then a switch could be used. But he doesn't have a router already.

Furthermore, a switch will not have uPNP, an SPI firewall, and a whole host of other security and practicality features a router has.


One thing is for certain though skywatch..... When you buy your switch and plug it all in and nothing happens, I will be just as sad as you.

[nibblitz]

Again Skywatch, just ignore Asim, he's obviously somebody who knows very little about nothing much....

Asim, if what he has is just a modem then how is he connecting his PC to it via ethernet cable? (he was thinking he could split the RJ45 port) Think about it.... before making yourself sound silly again.... (although he has not been clear, he obviously has a router, doesnt he)

[andy91]

Are these a good alternative if your short of ethernet ports?

Andy.

[nibblitz]

Are these a good alternative if your short of ethernet ports?
Andy.

Absolutely, if you connect one port from your router into a 5 port switch, you then have 4 more ports to use... Couldnt be simpler... 10/100 switches/hubs are the cheapest, and suitable for almost everybody for everyday use and connecting devices to the internet... For those who regularly transfer massive gigabytes of files within their network then a 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch will be faster, but Gigabit switches usually work out at twice the price of a 10/100 switch..

[andy91]

Absolutely, if you connect one port from your router into a 5 port switch, you then have 4 more ports to use... Couldnt be simpler... 10/100 switches/hubs are the cheapest, and suitable for almost everybody for everyday use and connecting devices to the internet... For those who regularly transfer massive gigabytes of files within their network then a 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch will be faster, but Gigabit switches usually work out at twice the price of a 10/100 switch..

Not for me its for a mate who is about to join the sat world but lives in a house with 100 meg bb yet they are all big gamers and have a lack of ethernet sockets.
Will certainly save him from buying extra homeplugs.
Thanks for the good advice. Rep added

Andy.

[cunny]

Not for me its for a mate who is about to join the sat world but lives in a house with 100 meg bb yet they are all big gamers and have a lack of ethernet sockets.
Will certainly save him from buying extra homeplugs.
Thanks for the good advice. Rep added

Andy.

I have recently networked the house. My router (superhub in modem mode) is downstairs along with my gigabit router.

I fed the upstairs from these and put gigabit switches in each room.

I have ran cat6e cable throughout the house and get great speeds for streaming and file transfer.

Its easy to do, get yourself some network kit, some crimpers and plugs along with a tester. There are plenty of guides on how to make your own cable

[skywatch]

lan port

LOL.

He said he's only got a single port modem, so how on earth is a switch going to route WAN packets directly from a modem?

If he already had a router then a switch could be used. But he doesn't have a router already.

Furthermore, a switch will not have uPNP, an SPI firewall, and a whole host of other security and practicality features a router has.


One thing is for certain though skywatch..... When you buy your switch and plug it all in and nothing happens, I will be just as sad as you.

fanks for advice new router then time tickin

[skywatch]

router

Again Skywatch, just ignore Asim, he's obviously somebody who knows very little about nothing much....

Asim, if what he has is just a modem then how is he connecting his PC to it via ethernet cable? (he was thinking he could split the RJ45 port) Think about it.... before making yourself sound silly again.... (although he has not been clear, he obviously has a router, doesnt he)

sorry if dint mek me sen clear yes got a router we one port need to split it if possible to two feeds like you said so its possible to do that then thnks