Hi! I have a room with two network devices (PC and copier) but only 1 ethernet cable running into the room. Since the building is over 100 yrs old, running another line would be costly and annoying. Can I split the one ethernet cable so both devices can connect to the same line? If so, what should I buy to do that? Or should I link the copier to the PC and set it up as a shared printer?Ethernet splitting?
Get a small 4 port ethernet hub and two more ethernet cables...
i use a small netgear 4 port hub...Ethernet splitting?
A shared printer/copier is only available through a ethernet hub. It would be best to purchase an ethernet hub to split your connection. Perhaps a router would suit you best as it serves more than just a connection splitter, but also as a hardware firewall.
The Linksys BEFSR41 would serve you best as it is a wired router and the perfect solution to your situation. Remember to buy 2 more ethernet cables to connect both the copier and the PC to the router.
Your connection should look like this:
Modem-%26gt; Router (Network Hub)-%26gt; Ethernet cable 1= Copier / Ethernet cable 2= PC
Final Note: If you have a laptop that has a Wireless Card, it would be best to go with a wireless router. If not, a wired router would be more that sufficient.
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Why not just go wireless ? No wires. No splitting. No headaches.
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