ethernet splitter, will it effect performance

[LmeCod]

I have a pc and a ps4 right next to eachother and my ps4 runs off of wifi atm. i had to move my router away from the pc and ps4 because of remodeling and i now only have 1 ethernet cord running to my pc. i would like to hook my ps4 up to a line to improve connectivity. my problem is i dont know if having a splitter will cut my performance because 1 cord is handling the connection of 2 devices. help?

 

[daswilhelm]

it's not a splitter, but a switch.

something like this http://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-33-122-005&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC-_-pla-_-Switches-_-9B-33-122-005&gclid=CLrZsbzQ28cCFZWRHwodCR0D3g

you would connect your ethernet cable from the "uplink" port on the router, to the switch. and then you would need two shorter ethernet cables to connect your pc and ps4 to the switch.

 

[boosted1g]

There is no such thing as an Ethernet splitter. Unlike power, tv coax, and phone signals; Ethernet requires a direct point to point connection so you cant just Y or T the wire and it work.

As daswilhelm said, what you want is called a Ethernet switch. Might as well get the gigabit variety for marginal more money.

 

[LmeCod]

it's not a splitter, but a switch.

something like this http://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-33-122-005&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC-_-pla-_-Switches-_-9B-33-122-005&gclid=CLrZsbzQ28cCFZWRHwodCR0D3g

you would connect your ethernet cable from the "uplink" port on the router, to the switch. and then you would need two shorter ethernet cables to connect your pc and ps4 to the switch.

id really like something cheaper i can get now tho. is there something i can get at a radioshack or walmart possibly? i know for a fact i wont be needing more ethernet ports either

 

[daswilhelm]

it's not a splitter, but a switch.

something like this http://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-33-122-005&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC-_-pla-_-Switches-_-9B-33-122-005&gclid=CLrZsbzQ28cCFZWRHwodCR0D3g

you would connect your ethernet cable from the "uplink" port on the router, to the switch. and then you would need two shorter ethernet cables to connect your pc and ps4 to the switch.

id really like something cheaper i can get now tho. is there something i can get at a radioshack or walmart possibly? i know for a fact i wont be needing more ethernet ports either

walmark probably carries a switch. if you are looking for a different technology to fix your issue, there isn't one.

 

[boosted1g]

Im sure walmart has a switch, cheaper then $20 I doubt it, and that netgear switch is WAY more quality then what you will find in walmart.

This is not gigabit but it is only $10. http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SF1005D-5-port-100Mbps-Desktop/dp/B000FNFSPY/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1441314134&sr=1-1&keywords=ethernet+switch

There is no 3 port switch, they are 5,8,16,24, or 48. So the 5 port model is the cheapest.

If you have an old router you can configure it to just use it as Ethernet switch.

 

[LmeCod]

a switch is fin. Was just wondering if i could get it somewhere like walmart

 

[daswilhelm]

check walmart.com

http://www.walmart.com/ip/NETGEAR-5-Port-SOHO-Fast-Ethernet-Switch/38338311

 

[boosted1g]

a switch is fin. Was just wondering if i could get it somewhere like walmart

Totally depends on your store's selection. I know I saw a basic Linksys switch one time, think it was actually more then $20 though and not even gigabit