IS it possible to double connection from RJ45 socket

noworries2004

HI
I need to have 2 network cables for my 2 Pc's in my room but i only have one RJ45 socket. Can i get a double adaptor for this rj45 socket and use the 2 of them together or what is the best possible way to get this setup. Will i have to run in another RJ45 socket???
Cheers

sandleman1979

Yes it is possible. Easiest way would be to put a small switch at one end...

however these also work...

http://www.homestead.co.uk/productcategorydetail.aspx?categoryid=51339

I used them a long time ago, it allows for two devices to use one ethernet port.
Each end requires one of these devices. So from your switch / router with switch, you would plug two ethernet cables into one end. Using your existing ethernet cable plug into the third port. The other end simply reverse it!

It sounds complicated to explain but when you see the link it will make a little more sense!

calex71

here you go http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=22423&C=SO&U=strat15

noworries2004

Cheers Calex,
But only one PC could then be used at a time,
Or can some one clarify if i had 2 of them, one at the router end then another plugged in the socket end. Can you clarify if this would work so iu could be able to use both of them? Cheers

Kintarō Hattori

As you mentioned you can't use both PCs if you use an RJ45 splitter. The simplest way is just to use a 5 port switch. These can be had for around €15 from any decent computer shop.

http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?view_product=1&id=25910

noworries2004

perfect
Cheers

degsie

There is another solution that looks like this:



You need to use a splitter at BOTH ends of the cable. It makes use of all 8 wires instead of the usual 4 for 10/100 ethernet.

ve

+1 for a small inexpensive network switch. As you're using a wired network I assume you're on a gigabit link, if so make sure the new switch is up to speed also.