ethernet dual adaptor ?

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#160584 12-Jan-2015 15:56

Hello, if you have only a single ethernet wall port and you want to plug in two ethernet cables, is the only option a switch ?
i.e. is it not possible to use a splitter etc ?

THanks for any advice.

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#1212625 12-Jan-2015 15:57

Hi, a switch is the correct answer

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#1212628 12-Jan-2015 16:02

Or a data/data splitter on both ends

http://m.jaycar.co.nz/m_productView.asp?ID=YT6090

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#1212629 12-Jan-2015 16:02

No, you can get Ethernet splitters that can run 2 runs over 1 cable. It does limit the speed to 100Mbit. Most electrical wholesales have them.

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#1212630 12-Jan-2015 16:03

Note how Scott said "both ends" too - seen too many times people think they only need the splitter at one end and wonder why its not working..... :)

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#1212631 12-Jan-2015 16:03

But if you only have a single lan port (I assume an ADSL modem with one port) then a switch is required, well thats how I read the OP's request.

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#1212633 12-Jan-2015 16:06

He says Ethernet wall port. So I take it to mean structured cabling.

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#1212636 12-Jan-2015 16:07

ahh, I misread.

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#1212679 12-Jan-2015 17:26

Switch is a better option. 5 port gigabits are $30 at PB tech give or take a bit.

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#1212870 13-Jan-2015 00:10

Eventually you still need a switch if you run out of LAN ports on the router/modem. Gigabit switch won't speed up your internet, just the local speeds, so usually a 100M switch enough if you aren't running a home theatre PC or IP cameras on the LAN.

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#1213384 13-Jan-2015 20:46

If you want two of those adapters that split out a single ethernet cable to two ethernet ports, I have some that you can have for the cost of shipping them. Private message me if you want them.