Game console networking question.

Grognak

Grognak

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Hi guys,

I thought this would be the best place to ask as its a networking question in general.

I have a network cable plugged into my PC on my bedroom and im looking to utilize that cable for my Playstation 3 also. I was hoping someone could tell me what the best solution would be.

- My thoughts were possibly some kind of ethernet adapter plug that allows two cables to plug into a single network cable.

- Or perhaps a mains powered hub?

Although im really unsure on what would work so that I could play my console cabled and also have my PC still cabled up.


Any advice would be great, thanks!
 
Any switch will do, something like this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-209-NG&groupid=46&catid=2316

Basically:

1) plug ethernet that was going into your PC into the switches "in" port
2) plug ethernet from an out port to your PC
3) plug ethernet from another out port to your console.

That's it. Also has 2 other slots for other devices you might want. Don't be deceived by the name you don't have to switch between devices, they will work simultaneously.
 
Where does the Ethernet cable come from? A router in another part of the house?

If so then the device you're looking for is called a switch. Available with differing numbers of ports. Plug your incoming cable into one then have one cable coming out for your pc and one for the console.

Edit: way too slow :D
 
Sorry should've clarified, The cable comes from a Virgin router at the other end of the house. Im not to up on my networking to know if I can go "Router/Modem > Cable > Switch > Cable > Console"

If thats possible, i'll be a happy chappy :)
 
Yep, that's the way to do it. With both of your devices on their own cable coming from the switch, as described by Mason.
 
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