Ethernet cable question

nightrider1470

nightrider1470

nightrider1470

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I pkan to run a ethernet cable to my bedroom for faster speeds for my networked hatdware

I dont want to run multiple cables though. Can1 ethernet cable be split with a device to give wired internet to my PS3, WD live, DVD pkayer or even just two of them?
 
If you want 10/100 speeds you can split a single cat5 and use 2 pairs (ie 4 strands) for one device and the remaining pairs for another device but this is full of fail as the best way is to simply attach a hub or switch in the bedroom
 
Get a hub dude... It's seriously not worth the effort - you've got to split the cable... carefully crimp 4 x RJ45 plugs and allow slack for future hardware movement

Going that far is 'tight' even by my standards :D
 
100 Mbit would be fine but why not just have Cat5e cable with all 4 pairs used and use a Gigabit switch. So wire up a Cat5e to the router, into a 4/5 port Gigabit switch and then short Cat5e cables to each decice. You'll have Gigabit speeds between your devices and the potential for the same with the rest of the network if the main router is GIgabit too.
 
Just to clarify, if i'm connecting the router to a switch then the OcUK professional cables won't work is that right?
 
Should do mate! I haven't seen them... If you are worried that you'll need crossover cables then your switch and router should have autosensing ports which can use straight cables too
 
monkeyspank said:
Should do mate! I haven't seen them... If you are worried that you'll need crossover cables then your switch and router should have autosensing ports which can use straight cables too
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Ah brilliant, will give it a try when I get home tonight then :)
 
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