How do i split a single Ethernet cable?

Question

I have a Cat 5e Ethernet cable running from downstairs to upstairs to my bedroom.

How can i split the connection so that i can use my ps3 and xbox at the same time. I use a Ethernet splitter i bought from ebay but this does not work as it causes interference in the IP and it cannot connect when they are both plugged in. Here is the splitter i used.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Port-RJ45-Splitter-Lan-Ethernet-Network-Splitter-CAT5-Brand-NEW-/351027351961?pt=UK_Computing_NetworkingCables_RL&hash=item51badc5199

I am aware of Ethernet Switch but i do not want to use this.


How can i split the one connect coming from downstairs into two without its causing IP problems?

Answer 1

It cannot be done. If you read the description for the splitter you bought it clearly says that only one connection will work at a time.

You can either run a separate cable from the router or you must use a switch.

Answer 2

You *could* share the ethernet cable by taking the four wires from one device and splitting them off from the four wires from the other device (your ebay splitter). Cat 5 cable and later (Cat 6, Cat 6e, Cat7 etc) have four "pairs" of cables, from which you can break out two separate "pairs". I thumbed up "router" or "hub" but the answer is --- in terms of cost from cheapest to most expensive --- hub, switch, router. A hub will share the data bandwidth, a switch will provide separate data paths for the bandwidth, and a router will add a layer of configurable software on top of the switched/shared bandwidth. If you want to avoid plugging in a hub/switch you are able to find devices that take "Power over Ethernet" or POE and will power-up your hub or switch from the same cable that has the modular RJ-45 connections feeding it. However, this DOES require maintaining "other" POE equipment, of course.

PS take a walk, enjoy the outside, and leave the electronics alone for a while.

Answer 3

Splitters NEVER work for regular Ethernet wiring. Only a network switch will allow connecting two or more devices to a single Ethernet line. Network switches have no impact on regular home networking. Just use one of those, and all problems will be solved...

If you do not want to use a network switch (I don't understand why not), then there is nothing anyone can do to help you....

Answer 4

simple answer is - you cant



Cos you dont want to use the only thing that does the job properly



(Do NOT use a router unless you know what you are doing

it will NOT work unless you change the settings)

Answer 5

You nee a router to split internet.Connect cable from modem to WAN port on router From LAN ports run cables to your devices.You don't need wifi router for this task/

Answer 6

If you don't use a switch you can't "split" the cable!

Answer 7

You can use a router or a hub.