Kesava Active Member Oct 13, 2007 #1 i have an ethernet socket in my wall and i need to plug two ethernet cables into it. what exactly do i need? and how much would it cost? thanks
i have an ethernet socket in my wall and i need to plug two ethernet cables into it. what exactly do i need? and how much would it cost? thanks
E eztrog88 New Member Oct 13, 2007 #2 just pick up a cheap switch, newegg has them for under $10 on occasion.
E eztrog88 New Member Oct 13, 2007 #4 it's a switch. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2050400030+4024&name=$1+-+$10
it's a switch. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2050400030+4024&name=$1+-+$10
Kesava Active Member Oct 13, 2007 #6 so with a network hub i can plug in an ethernet cable and it will have ports for 2 or more ethernet connections?
so with a network hub i can plug in an ethernet cable and it will have ports for 2 or more ethernet connections?
E eztrog88 New Member Oct 13, 2007 #7 A hub or a switch will do that, yes. A switch is a slightly better option if you're using two computers at the same time. Look at the link in my last post.
A hub or a switch will do that, yes. A switch is a slightly better option if you're using two computers at the same time. Look at the link in my last post.
