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| 858102 | 2010-02-13 21:55:00 | would a rj45 splitter on a ethernet hub work to add more computers to the network? | Sum1 (15140) | ||
| 858103 | 2010-02-13 22:06:00 | Thats what its for | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 858104 | 2010-02-13 22:09:00 | okay ty | Sum1 (15140) | ||
| 858105 | 2010-02-13 22:17:00 | So the hub is full then? | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 858106 | 2010-02-13 22:32:00 | would a rj45 splitter on a ethernet hub work to add more computers to the network? Is it a hub or a switch? If it's a hib you're probably better off getting a switch as the up will result in a high collision rate and create data transmission problems because of this. It will work but you may encounter data loss. if you had a switch it will also work but you won't get the collision issue as the switch will send the transmitted to the intended node on the network. Cheers, |
chiefnz (545) | ||
| 858107 | 2010-02-14 00:14:00 | Cost of an 8 port is about $30 or so against $20 or so for a pair of splitters. But is you are trying to avoid having to put more cabling in then splitter is the way to go. If you just want to increase the number of ports then a switch would be better. |
HAL9000 (12736) | ||
| 858108 | 2010-02-14 01:33:00 | would a rj45 splitter on a ethernet hub work to add more computers to the network? No. A splitter simply allows you to run two 10m/100m connections down the same cable. It still requires one port per computer (i.e. two ports) on your hub or switch, and you will need two splitters to do this - one at each end of the cable. Your cable also needs to be a proper 4-pair cable (most are), rather than one of the cheapie 2-pair ones. Thats what its for No Speedy, that's not what it's for. With all due respect, and with no offense intended, please make sure your answer is correct before jumping in - I've seen you do it several times before, and sometimes it's advice that can end up costing people real money and time, still doesn't fix the problem, and in some cases can do even more damage. It's great having you around - you help a lot of people - but making sure they get the correct advice is important too, rather than simply having a guess and presenting it as fact. Noting the reputation you have here, this applies to you more than most members - many here accept your posts as gospel and won't get a second opinion before following your advice. |
Erayd (23) | ||
| 858109 | 2010-02-14 01:49:00 | Erayd is right, for example and you've got an existing computer and you want to add a phone or another computer right next to it, then rather than running new cabling, simply take a splitter and pop one into the wall jack, so you've now got two "ports". However as mentioned you *must* have one at the other end of that cable, splitting the one cable into two, to go into the switch itself. Hopefully this helps a little: www.gliffy.com |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 858110 | 2010-02-14 02:16:00 | Yer yer yer.. Dont cry about it | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 858111 | 2010-02-14 04:12:00 | I actually think he has a valid point. If you're not 100% certain, personally I would respect somebody more for saying that (And still offering advice), than for taking a guess and pretending to be positive ;) | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
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