Router/Modem/Networking question - SV650.org

12-01-07, 08:23 PM

Please bare with me as i don't know all the technical jargon

The house we've just bought has been networked..loadsa cables coming out from under the stairs, and sockets galore in every room, now as far as i know these are "ethernet" connection.

My router/modem has 1 ethernet, 1 usb and 1 adsl slot in the back of it.

I only want to network 1 bedroom (for the PC) and the lounge (for the x-box), my question is...do i just stick a ethernet splitter in the back of the modem and attach the appropriate network cables?
Or is their something else i need?
Answers in halfwit speak please

Thanks in advance,
If this doesn't make any sense then please ignore me

12-01-07, 08:45 PM

Two options:

Replace the router with something like this, you might even be able to get one with wireless for the future for a similar price.
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/52754/rb/24424343043

Option2:
Connect one of these to the back of your current router:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/8894
And plug the other network devices into that. The jobs a goodun.

However, if you wanted to be a geek, you could run VoIP into every room, using the cabling have. Different extension numbers and a single or multiple incoming phone lines (all via your broadband) for every room. That would be cool

Dan

12-01-07, 10:28 PM

geek

12-01-07, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kate

geek

He's my personal geek

Cheers Buddy ol pal!!!

12-01-07, 08:23 PM	#1
cuffy Guest Posts: n/a	Router/Modem/Networking question Please bare with me as i don't know all the technical jargon The house we've just bought has been networked..loadsa cables coming out from under the stairs, and sockets galore in every room, now as far as i know these are "ethernet" connection. My router/modem has 1 ethernet, 1 usb and 1 adsl slot in the back of it. I only want to network 1 bedroom (for the PC) and the lounge (for the x-box), my question is...do i just stick a ethernet splitter in the back of the modem and attach the appropriate network cables? Or is their something else i need? Answers in halfwit speak please Thanks in advance, If this doesn't make any sense then please ignore me

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12-01-07, 08:45 PM	#2
Sudoxe Guest Posts: n/a	Two options: Replace the router with something like this, you might even be able to get one with wireless for the future for a similar price. http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/52754/rb/24424343043 Option2: Connect one of these to the back of your current router: http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/8894 And plug the other network devices into that. The jobs a goodun. However, if you wanted to be a geek, you could run VoIP into every room, using the cabling have. Different extension numbers and a single or multiple incoming phone lines (all via your broadband) for every room. That would be cool Dan