Comments on: Cable Electronics – Is there a device that lets you connect two different electronics with an Ethernet cable with one wall port?

By: Oxygen Monitor :

Oxygen Monitor : — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:20:48 +0000

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By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:51:59 +0000

You could use either a router or a switch. Which one to get would depend on your situation. If this is a private network, like at your house, then save some money and get a switch. If it is more like a dorm or apartment where they have a shared/public network, then grab a router. A router will allow you to split the connection while giving a higher level of security.

At Newegg you can grab a switch for $10-$15, or you could grab a wired router for $30-$40.

The one thing a router can do that a switch can’t is to give you wireless for your laptop! To buy a router that has wireless too does not cost much more than one without it. I use a Linksys WRT54G wireless router and could not be happier.
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By: chu g

chu g — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:02:59 +0000

do not get a router.

get a 4 port switch or a 4 port hub.

a switch is better and you should be able to get a 4 port switch for under $20
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By: Cody M

Cody M — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:41:59 +0000

Yeah, it's a router or switch. You can get one almost anywhere for around 40 bucks
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