I would like to know if its possible to split one main Ethernet connection from the modem using a t-joint connector to split it up for two computers, will this work or will there be port conflicts/ip address conflicts? Thanks!
2007-02-27 03:19:30 · 3 answers · asked by David 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
There are cat 5 splitters, but they only split the signal over the length of the cat5 cable, not at the endpoints. Here is a link to how it works
http://www.duxcw.com/digest/Reviews/Network/ats/index.html
2007-02-27 03:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by Gene M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need to use a hub or switch. An ethernet connection cannot be split in the same way that you would split a video or audio signal.
And if coming from a cable or dsl modem, you will need a router. Or you can get a router that acts as a wired / wireless switch also. The router will assign private IP addresses to each device via DHCP.
2007-02-27 03:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by boonietech 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
to connect 2 computers without hub or router you need whats called a crossover cable, this is a cable that switchs a pair of wires on one end so that recieve matchs transmit on the other end.
2007-02-27 03:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by MidnightRider 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋