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So I am heading off to University in 1 week and the room that I have there only has one Ethernet port in the wall. My question is, will a Ethernet switch such as this: http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/330907...rlrefer=search allow me to use several devices off of one Ethernet cable or is a router required for that.
Much appreciated.
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2011-09-10, 08:11 PM #1Bloodsail Admiral
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Ethernet Switches.
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2011-09-10, 08:13 PM #2Immortal
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Yes. Simply plug one cable from the wall to the switch, and then a cable for every other device. However if you want wireless you'll need a router.
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2011-09-10, 08:13 PM #3Deleted
i bought a cheap £5 one from Maplin store, works fine, we got our router down stairs, but all our internet using devices are upstairs, so instead of a load of cables evberywhere, we got 1 going up into this ethernet switch, then from that 4 others to the different rooms :_) should be fine
good luck at uni =)
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2011-09-10, 08:13 PM #4Herald of the Titans
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It should work fine... unless your university's network has a crappy configuration.
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2011-09-10, 08:14 PM #5The Patient
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It should. My router only has one ethernet cable lead into my room and i have a switch, which allowed me to connect both my ps3 and my pc to the internet.
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2011-09-10, 08:14 PM #6Deleted
Assuming you can obtain more than one IP address per room (this being controlled by your UNI/ISP), yes. Normally you should be able to.
If you are limited to one IP per room, a Router (or really just anything with NAT+PAT) will be required.
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2011-09-10, 08:17 PM #7Bloodsail Admiral
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Is there anyway I could find that out prior, or during my stay there? I really have no clue.
Originally Posted by DarkXale
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I definitely don't need wireless I will be living in box for 3 years :P Originally Posted by b0sanac
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2011-09-10, 08:18 PM #8DeletedAsk the IT department, or read up on any rules/restrictions on your rooms. If its present, it should be mentioned. Originally Posted by Blackspur
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2011-09-10, 08:18 PM #9Deletedyour uni probably has a tech / help desk where you could ask i guess, probably best way to find out. Originally Posted by Blackspur
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2011-09-10, 08:20 PM #10Bloodsail Admiral
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Thank's for the responses guy's, I will get onto the IT department as soon as. Anyone have any recommendations for a good and cheap-ish switch?
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2011-09-10, 08:23 PM #11Immortal
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How many ports do you want? Do you want gigabit? Originally Posted by Blackspur
The one you linked in your first post looks decent, but it doesn't support gigabit.
This one has gigabit though.
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2011-09-10, 08:27 PM #12Dreadlord
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Since your going to have it on your dorm room, remember to get one that doesn't have a fan =) Would suck having to listen to that. Originally Posted by Asmekiel
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2011-09-10, 08:31 PM #13Bloodsail Admiral
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3-4 ports is the most I will need PS3, PC, 360. Originally Posted by Asmekiel
And I have no idea Gigabit is so I don't think it is necessary. w/e it is.
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2011-09-10, 08:36 PM #14DeletedIts 1024 megabit. (or just 1000 for simplicity) Originally Posted by Blackspur
Most older switches/routers will have 100Mbps.
(1000 Mbps = 1Gbps)
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2011-09-10, 08:37 PM #15Dreadlord
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Personally I would get it =) Originally Posted by Blackspur
Always nice when your transferring files between your devices.
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2011-09-10, 08:37 PM #16Herald of the Titans
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Probably not necessary, unless you plan on transferring large files over the switch constantly, and both computers have gigabit ports. Originally Posted by Blackspur
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2011-09-10, 08:44 PM #17Bloodsail Admiral
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Well as mentioned above the main reason I want it is to split internet between PC, 360, and PS3 not really transferring between then other than the occasional transfer between PC and PS3. Originally Posted by Chronius
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2011-09-10, 08:47 PM #18Dreadlord
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It may or may not work, it depends on if they have port security set up. Contact the school's IT staff. Even if it DOES work, they ought to put an additional drop in if it is a multi-user environment.
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2011-09-10, 09:03 PM #19DeletedKeep in mind that if you use a switch, you will not have 'your own' network. Anything you share will likely accessible by other people. Originally Posted by Blackspur
Last edited by mmoca371db5304; 2011-09-10 at 09:06 PM.
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2011-09-10, 09:08 PM #20Bloodsail Admiral
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Well like I said I basically wont be sharing it for anything, Just using it for the internet. Originally Posted by DarkXale
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