Ethernet Splitter or Switch?

manjuice · 23 Dec 2011 at 11:26

To receive my internet I have an ethernet outlet shown below:

Sometimes my friends come round to my flat with their laptop and would also like internet. Is there such thing as a ethernet splitter for this or do I need an ethernet switch?

(the left outlet is for telephone and not internet)

Thanks

AMMUT · 23 Dec 2011 at 11:54

Small 4 port switch would do the job. Run from the socket to the switch's input. Then run another eternet cable from the switch to each pc.

KIA · 23 Dec 2011 at 13:16

You need to be very careful as a switch might not be appropriate. What type of connection is it and who is it supplied by?

PhillyDee · 23 Dec 2011 at 13:16

Whats the other socket connected to at the other end?

Jay794 · 23 Dec 2011 at 13:21

....just get a wifi router?

manjuice · 23 Dec 2011 at 13:57

KIA said:
You need to be very careful as a switch might not be appropriate. What type of connection is it and who is it supplied by?

I'm not sure, all I know is that I am using a cat5e cable to my laptop.

J.B · 23 Dec 2011 at 14:11

Where do you live?
Did you have to register your laptop?

Orcvader · 23 Dec 2011 at 15:30

J.B said:
Where do you live?
Did you have to register your laptop?

This. Some places only allow one device per resident. You may have to buy a router instead so the only MAC address the landlord will see is the router, and any other deivces connected to it will be hidden.

KIA · 23 Dec 2011 at 16:01

tchan_4 said:
I'm not sure, all I know is that I am using a cat5e cable to my laptop.

In that case you will probably need a router. Might need to spoof the laptops MAC.

Did you literally just plug and go? No registration required?