Using a USB splitter to split an Ethernet cable

[BenediktAron]

I'm trying to host a LAN event, I want to connect all the laptops to Ethernet. However many of them don't have Ethernet ports so I will have to use an Ethernet-USB adapter. Getting an adapter for all the computers would be expensive though. I was wondering if I could use a USB switch or splitter cable to convert one Ethernet cable into multiple male USB cables so I will only need to buy one adapter.
If this is possible, would it affect performance?

 

[ex_bubblehead]

Nope, doesn't work that way. You need an ethernet adapter on each station. You may then use standard ethernet switches and patch cables to connect everything to a single network.