How do I "split" my wired internet ( dumb question I know.....)

[corcoran_chris]

Hey guys

I recently did a basement reno and ran a 100' cat6 cable from my den to the entertainment area. This cat6 cable is connected to my bell router/modem from the den and terminates in the basement. How can I split this one cable to allow the ps3/reciever/xbox to all use internet without having to disconnect one and connect the other? is there anything that splits the signal and is plug and play? as I dont have a PC down there to configure another router.

Thanks !

[chinesedevil]

A switch is what you're looking for. It auto detects where the internet signal is coming from (if you need to provide an internet signal) and will connect all the other devices too.

Since you have cat6 cabling and probably don't want to upgrade your network, just get a gigabit switch (I recommend TP-Link GREENnet switches the metal casing ones) with however many ports you need.

EDIT: hmm you don't have a router in the den? I'm not sure if your modem can assign internal IP addresses....you might actually need a router. So it would be Modem->Router->Cat6 to basement gigabit switch -> devices in basement.

EDIT2: nvm misread, seems like you have a router/modem combo, so you're good just need a switch.

[corcoran_chris]

I think its a router- I mean is hardwired to to the PC and also allows entire house WIFI. at the back there are 4 other available ports.

so I think I can just get that switch to split the signal. Best place to snag one?

thanks for your reply.

[shopper-X]

Get a 5 or 8 port Network Switch.
Little video that show how it works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YT7hsfYxz8

[chinesedevil]

I think its a router- I mean is hardwired to to the PC and also allows entire house WIFI. at the back there are 4 other available ports.

so I think I can just get that switch to split the signal. Best place to snag one?

thanks for your reply.

A quick search I found this at NCIX, cheapest price (from my quick search) for an 8-port I'd recommend. 5 port is sufficient for you, but spending a bit more for 8 port might be better in case you want to add 1-2 more devices in the future.

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=36827&vpn=TEG-S80G&manufacture=TRENDnet&promoid=1254

I personally use a 5 port version of this and an 8 port (the same one) in my network. They have metal casings and feel really sturdy and they don't heat up at all, so it's safe to stuff in a corner or wall.

[willy]

A quick search I found this at NCIX, cheapest price (from my quick search) for an 8-port I'd recommend. 5 port is sufficient for you, but spending a bit more for 8 port might be better in case you want to add 1-2 more devices in the future.

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=36827&vpn=TEG-S80G&manufacture=TRENDnet&promoid=1254
+1 ... It's good.

[sleepyguy]

8 port trendnet is or TP-link gigabit is a good move. very cheap too!