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    Default Help finding something.

    Hey guys.

    I'm in need of an ethernet splitter (preferably a cheap one). Only thing is we have 3 people needing ethernet connection on the top floor and the splitters I can find only have two ethernet ports.

    Basically I'm looking for one that can:

    Connect to the cable I'm running up the wall from the modem
    Connect my PC
    Connect Housemate 1 PC
    Connect Housemate 2 PC

    Is this possible?


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    Just get a switch?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stephen View Post
    Just get a switch?
    What do you mean?


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    25 quid? lol no. I'd rather just run 3 cables up the wall..

    http://www.google.co.uk/products/cat...CBEQ8wIwAjgA#p

    Would that work?


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    You can't have more than 2 computers on one splitter, splitters use up wire in the ethernet cable
    that isn't usually used with one device to provide a second connection.

    You'd be better off with a switch: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Pros...5796717&sr=8-2

    EDIT: Saw the above two posts. Yes it would work but I'd generally go for a more reliable brand such as Netgear or Linksys.
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    Hmm. I'm not really in to paying 25 quid plus cables though...


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    I edited my post

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    Quote Originally Posted by Recursion View Post
    I edited my post
    Yes, I seen that but it's still 25 quid.. and then I have to buy the cable etc. I'm a cheapskate.


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    Better than paying 6 quid, it breaking really quick and then paying another 25 quid


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