how do I hardwire a computer for the internet in a different room

[cpeters1965]

Good afternoon all,
Here is my dilemma, I am lost as to how to do this. I have a ATT
uverse wireless modem in my bedroom and my work setup there as it needs wired connections. I have to move this setup into another room as my companion wants it out. I am going to move it and run cable to the next room and simply wire the connections there. My questions are do I need another router or will a switch do? It will need to go out to the internet as my work is based there. I hope I am explaining myself correctly. As always thank you all for the great help you give here!

 

[RealBeast]

It depends what hardware you have -- is it a gateway (combo router/modem) or separate modem and router? If you only need one connection out in the other room you can just use a long cable. If you want multiple ports then either move the router farther from the modem or if they are a combo unit, buy a switch to put on the end of the cable. No need for another router.

 

[cpeters1965]

RealBeast,
It is one of the uverse ATT wireless router modem combos. When I move it I will be hooking up the computer , voip phone and 2 other computers. So you think allI may need is a switch?

 

[RealBeast]

Since you have DSL, you may be able to move the combo gateway to a phone port out to the other area.

If you would rather not move it, as some phone wiring changes could be needed, you could just use a switch on the end of an Ethernet cable. The switch ports will be the same as attaching to the LAN ports on the combo gateway since the Ethernet ports are themselves just a switch built into the combo.

 

[cpeters1965]

RealBeast,
Perfect! I cant move the combo as this is the only jack that works so I will be running a lot of cable around lol.

 

[RealBeast]

If you only need 4 ports out there, then look at the Netgear switch like THIS 5 port model, one port for the cable to the combo gateway and the other four to use to attach devices. It also comes in an 8 port model.

 

[cpeters1965]

I am looking at the 8 port model as it will have the phone, the work computer, my personal computer, a NAS and then running a wire to a htpc unit in living room, the others are free for add as needed.

 

[littleleo]

I'm not familiar with your modem/gateway. How many RJ45 ports does it have? If you have multiple free ports you can run cables from them to your computer. You also said it was wireless so you could add a wireless card or USB adapter to your computer and connect via the wireless. Does it support Wireless N300?

http://www.newegg.com/Wireless-Adapters/SubCategory/ID-31?Tpk=wireless%20adapters

Another way you can do it is via Powerline. You get a power line adapter near the router and plug it in to the power plug then plug the other one in a power outlet by your computer. It uses you power lines in the wall to connect your PC to the network.

http://www.newegg.com/Powerline-Networking/SubCategory/ID-294

 

[RealBeast]

I'm not familiar with your modem/gateway. How many RJ45 ports does it have? If you have multiple free ports you can run cables from them to your computer. You also said it was wireless so you could add a wireless card or USB adapter to your computer and connect via the wireless. Does it support Wireless N300?

http://www.newegg.com/Wireless-Adapters/SubCategory/ID-31?Tpk=wireless%20adapters

Another way you can do it is via Powerline. You get a power line adapter near the router and plug it in to the power plug then plug the other one in a power outlet by your computer. It uses you power lines in the wall to connect your PC to the network.

http://www.newegg.com/Powerline-Networking/SubCategory/ID-294

It has 4 ports but if you read the thread he is moving his office away from the gateway and running an Ethernet cable.