Ethernet splitter or switch?

mathie

Hi
I'v emy router in one room and my PS3 and WDTV Media player in another.
I want to run an ethernet cable from the router to the two devices.

Obviously I dont want to run two long cables.

Can I just run one cable and then use one of these?

http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-TE100-S5-Ethernet-100Mbps-Auto-MDIX/dp/B000M2TAN4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1345797541&sr=1-1&keywords=ethernet+cable+splitter

http://www.amazon.com/RJ45-Ethernet-Splitter-Connector-Adapter/dp/B003C2QS90/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1345797541&sr=1-2&keywords=ethernet+cable+splitter

If so which one?

I would only ever be using the PS3 or the Media Server. Never both at the same time.

Thanks
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PogMoThoin

The switch is what's needed

mathie

You sure this wont work?

http://www.syncron.ie/3_PORT_RJ45_ETHERNET_NETWORK_SPLITTER_ADAPTER_p/rj45.htm

A review on amazon seems to think so ...

This splitter will take the input of one Ethernet RJ-45 connection and physically split it into two RJ-45 Ethernet connections. Please notice that you can only have one device turned-on at a time. This is a limitation of the Ethernet physical signaling. If you try to have two devices use the connection simultaneously, it will not work.

If you need two physical connections both on at the same time from one connection, please look for a switch like a 4-port, 5-port, or 8-port Dlink/Linksys/Netgear/HP/etc. More money, but this is the correct way to 'split' connections when you can't run more Ethernet cabling.

PogMoThoin

You cannot just split ethernet as it's digital. You need to use a switch. With a switch you will be able to use all ports at the same time. Here's a cheaper one than the one you posted:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/eSecure-Port-Ethernet-Network-Switch/dp/B004E26KTK/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1345800446&sr=8-12

mathie

Legend thanks.

Sorry for doubting your knowledge!