Ethernet in two places?

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LoganT

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I'm buying a new computer soon and I'll be moving my old computer to my TV (about five feet) and use it as a DVR. I'll be using Beyond TV 4.

Now the question I have is, how can I split my ethernet connection? I need one for my computer which does the internet. But I also need one going to my other computer that updates the electronic programing guide for Beyond TV.

I heard that I need to buy a switch, but I only see ones that have 5 ports or more. I only need like 2.
 
Not if you're trying to get the internet signal to both computers. The router will take the internet IP coming into the house and set-up and assign a bunch of IP addresses for all computer connected to it. Plus, the Netgear isn't much more anyway and is a MUCH better quality piece of equipment.
 
I'm worried that it will screw everything up. I already have router that is plugged into my cable modem and then there is five connections plugged into that router. If I buy a router and plug it into my room, will it affect anyone?
 
Oh, well if you already have a router, then just get rid of it and replace it with this wireless one. And what exactly are you getting at when you ask if it will affect anyone?
 
Oh, well if you already have a router, then just get rid of it and replace it with this wireless one.
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Why would I do that? We live in a big old house and wireless just doesn't work. Besides the router is three floors down from me. I mean, maybe a better option would to just buy a longer Ethernet port and just switch it when the EPG needs to update. Could I buy an wired/wireless router and plug my ethernet connection from my room into the router and then plug another ethernet cable from the router into my computer?
 
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