A two-way Ethernet splitter enabling simultaneous use by multiple devices.
A two-way Ethernet splitter enabling simultaneous use by multiple devices.
Today I got ethernet installed in my house. However, after it was finished, I realized that I had one fewer ethernet ports on the router than I actually needed. I looked into ethernet splitters, but it seems like they all only let one device use it at a time. Is there a cable I can get that will let me use both devices simultaneously? Or no? Thanks!
This setup should let you connect both devices using a single cable to the router.
Three ports aren’t ideal since you need to link the three devices plus the router. While there are 3-port switches available, they’re not very common and don’t provide a cost advantage over a standard 5-port setup. Currently, 5-port gigabit switches are available for about £10.