RJ45 splitter problem.

[foxhole]

Just purchased splitter for my Ethernet cable to serve two computers, but if I plug in more than one cable to the outlet of splitter, signal dies?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-PORT-RJ...rkingTools_Accessories_SM&hash=item5892a392ea

 

[xr4x4]

how does that work then?

i didnt think you could split a signal without a hub....!

 

[Monkeh]

Just purchased splitter for my Ethernet cable to serve two computers, but if I plug in more than one cable to the outlet of splitter, signal dies?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-PORT-RJ...ls_Accessories_SM&hash=item5892a392ea[/QUOTE]

You can't split ethernet like that. You need a switch.

 

[xr4x4]

Funny thing is with rj45, is you can run as many ports you like off one cable with a hub.

For example one cable run off a router in another room to a 24 port hub, then run 23 pcs off that.

Not ideal, but possible.

 

[Monkeh]

Funny thing is with rj45, is you can run as many ports you like off one cable with a hub.

For example one cable run off a router in another room to a 24 port hub, then run 23 pcs off that.

Not ideal, but possible.

Not particularly funny, simply logical.

And please, we haven't used hubs for a very long time. We use switches. There's quite a significant difference.

 

[flameport]

As the item referred to will never work and is totally useless, why would it even exist?

 

[xr4x4]

As the item referred to will never work and is totally useless, why would it even exist?

That was my point, doesn't Ethernet only use 3 wires anyway....?

 

[Monkeh]

As the item referred to will never work and is totally useless, why would it even exist?

That was my point, doesn't Ethernet only use 3 wires anyway....?

They're not made for ethernet. People confuse 8P8C connectors with ethernet.

And no, ethernet does not only use 3 wires..

 

[drnowt]

These devices are designed to be used in pairs (one at each end of a cable). Two pairs in the cable are presented to each socket. This means that any devices you plug in will be limited to a 100Mbit connection. A 1Gbit connection requires all four pairs.

These devices do work if used as described.

 

[Monkeh]

These devices are designed to be used in pairs (one at each end of a cable). Two pairs in the cable are presented to each socket. This means that any devices you plug in will be limited to a 100Mbit connection. A 1Gbit connection requires all four pairs.

These devices do work if used as described.

Not all of them are wired that way. I've got a few which present all four pairs to both sockets.

Neither are compliant with ethernet requirements, to my knowledge.

 

[opps]

Why would it not work if one manually sets the ip address on each of the pcs?

 

[Monkeh]

Why would it not work if one manually sets the ip address on each of the pcs?

.. because it's electrically not compatible, perhaps?

 

[opps]

Why would it not work if one manually sets the ip address on each of the pcs?

.. because it's electrically not compatible, perhaps?

Good point.

I hadn't followed the link and assumed it was one of these

http://cableorganizer.com/rj45-splitter/

The above will work but performance will be pants and a switch would probably be cheaper.

 

[Monkeh]

Why would it not work if one manually sets the ip address on each of the pcs?

.. because it's electrically not compatible, perhaps?

Good point.

I hadn't followed the link and assumed it was one of these

http://cableorganizer.com/rj45-splitter/

The above will work but performance will be pants and a switch would probably be cheaper.

... it wouldn't affect performance in 99% of cases, and a switch would not be cheaper.

It's still a bad idea, but at least get your facts straight.

 

[opps]

Before being so arrogant and rude perhaps you should check your facts.

$22.58 Vs £7.10 for an edimax BR-6214K

So which is cheaper?

Now show me proof that using the the 4 cables reserved for eliminating cross talk wont impact performance.