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  • 21-10-2008 11:16am
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    *Kol*
    Registered Users Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭


    Can anybody suggest a device that I can buy to split a single LAN cable output so that 2 or three people can use the internet? Something like a USB hub but for a LAN cable.

    Any advice greatly appreciated.


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    Lump
    Registered Users Posts: 10,984 ✭✭✭✭Lump


    A network switch (unmanaged)


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    #3
    *Kol*
    Registered Users Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    Thanks.

    Something like this?

    http://www.expansys.ie/p.aspx?i=105686

    l105686.jpg


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    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    Exactly.

    MC


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    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users Posts: 13,983 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    What type of internet connection do you have? If its something like Irish broadband you may need a router.


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    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    Oops missed that, thanks.

    Yeah you will need a router to share the net not just a switch.

    MC


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    *Kol*
    Registered Users Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    I am actually in an office. There is only one LAN cable and two people with Laptops.

    Do i need a router in that case?


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    Stephen
    Registered Users Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    No, a switch will do. If you're in an office with an IT department, get them to sort it out. They generally don't like people putting unauthorised devices on their networks!


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    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    If you want to wait half a year then tell IT if you just want to get on with working then just plug in and away you go.

    Switch will be fine in your case.

    MC


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