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Blu Lightsaber · 02-19-2008, 08:16 PM

Hi. I have several components that I can hook up an ethernet cable to so that I can do on-line gaming or download firmware, etc. The ethernet cable is coming off of my Linksys router. Is there some sort of ethernet switch box I can purchase so that I can hook up multiple components from a single ethernet line?

Blu Lightsaber · 02-19-2008, 08:21 PM

Hi. Is this what I'm looking for? Seems expensive.

http://www.blackbox.com/Catalog/Deta...,1604&mid=4189

My ethernet cable is coming from my Linksys router which resides in my bedroom where the main PC is. I've got a 100 ft ethernet cable coming from my bedroom (from the router) to my living room where the components are. I want to use that single line to hook up all my components that have an ethernet port which are game consoles & players.

GooMan · 02-19-2008, 08:27 PM

That is expensive. Go to Frys or a local computer store and pickup the cheapest router they have. Frys usually has one or two models in the $30 range that will do what you need.

Blu Lightsaber · 02-19-2008, 08:30 PM

That's fantastic advice. Thank you, sir.

Blu Lightsaber · 02-19-2008, 08:36 PM

Hi. I found this. Perhaps it's the solution I'm looking for.

http://www.ramelectronics.net/networ...rodANS05P.html

gearyt · 02-19-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Lightsaber

Hi. I found this. Perhaps it's the solution I'm looking for.

http://www.ramelectronics.net/networ...rodANS05P.html

that'll work... you may need a x-over cable to connect or there may be a switch for the first port

Iceman_II · 02-19-2008, 09:28 PM

You do NOT want another router... all you need is a switch. I have a gigabit switch in the living room to hook up the PS3 (which has 10/100/1000 capability), the DishDVR, the Toshiba upsampling DVD player, and the Gigabit enabled HTPC to the system in the next room... it works like a champ!

A gigabit switch should set you back about 20-25... the netgear one says it has smart sensing of whether or not you have a cross-over cable... it is kind of flakey, it would only connect at 10/100 till I put in a cross-over dongle.

Again, don't get a router, you don't need the added cost or features, a simple switch is good enough.

Dust · 02-20-2008, 02:18 PM

Unless your router has a gigabit port for the cable you are running from your bedroom to your equipment, you don't need a gigabit switch.

Below is a link to a site I purchase most of my computer equipment from. They provide great service and pricing.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewprodu...k+%2D+Switches

You can pickup a 5 port 10/100 switch for about $26.

Iceman_II · 02-20-2008, 03:32 PM

I don't think I have seen a router with gigabit capability, but you really don't need one, hell, even with fios, you are hard pressed to need that kind of bandwidth to connect outside your home network.

To get around this, I have a second gigabit switch in the bedroom, connecting the two PCs and NAs, with this switch connected to the livingroom over a cross over cable. This way all the devices are connected across a gigabit backbone, with a 10/100 connection from the bedroom switch to the router.

Blu Lightsaber · 02-20-2008, 06:10 PM

You've all been extremely helpful. Thanks so much.

02-19-2008, 08:16 PM	#1
Blu Lightsaber Member Member since:Jan 2008	Multiple devices with internet ports... Hi. I have several components that I can hook up an ethernet cable to so that I can do on-line gaming or download firmware, etc. The ethernet cable is coming off of my Linksys router. Is there some sort of ethernet switch box I can purchase so that I can hook up multiple components from a single ethernet line?

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02-19-2008, 08:21 PM	#2
Blu Lightsaber Member Member since:Jan 2008	Hi. Is this what I'm looking for? Seems expensive. http://www.blackbox.com/Catalog/Deta...,1604&mid=4189 My ethernet cable is coming from my Linksys router which resides in my bedroom where the main PC is. I've got a 100 ft ethernet cable coming from my bedroom (from the router) to my living room where the components are. I want to use that single line to hook up all my components that have an ethernet port which are game consoles & players.

02-19-2008, 08:27 PM	#3
GooMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:390	That is expensive. Go to Frys or a local computer store and pickup the cheapest router they have. Frys usually has one or two models in the $30 range that will do what you need.

02-19-2008, 08:30 PM	#4
Blu Lightsaber Member Member since:Jan 2008	That's fantastic advice. Thank you, sir.

02-19-2008, 08:36 PM	#5
Blu Lightsaber Member Member since:Jan 2008	Hi. I found this. Perhaps it's the solution I'm looking for. http://www.ramelectronics.net/networ...rodANS05P.html

02-19-2008, 09:28 PM	#7
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	You do NOT want another router... all you need is a switch. I have a gigabit switch in the living room to hook up the PS3 (which has 10/100/1000 capability), the DishDVR, the Toshiba upsampling DVD player, and the Gigabit enabled HTPC to the system in the next room... it works like a champ! A gigabit switch should set you back about 20-25... the netgear one says it has smart sensing of whether or not you have a cross-over cable... it is kind of flakey, it would only connect at 10/100 till I put in a cross-over dongle. Again, don't get a router, you don't need the added cost or features, a simple switch is good enough.

02-20-2008, 02:18 PM	#8
Dust Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:213	Unless your router has a gigabit port for the cable you are running from your bedroom to your equipment, you don't need a gigabit switch. Below is a link to a site I purchase most of my computer equipment from. They provide great service and pricing. http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewprodu...k+%2D+Switches You can pickup a 5 port 10/100 switch for about $26.

02-20-2008, 03:32 PM	#9
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I don't think I have seen a router with gigabit capability, but you really don't need one, hell, even with fios, you are hard pressed to need that kind of bandwidth to connect outside your home network. To get around this, I have a second gigabit switch in the bedroom, connecting the two PCs and NAs, with this switch connected to the livingroom over a cross over cable. This way all the devices are connected across a gigabit backbone, with a 10/100 connection from the bedroom switch to the router.

02-20-2008, 06:10 PM	#10
Blu Lightsaber Member Member since:Jan 2008	You've all been extremely helpful. Thanks so much.

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