2 Port Ethernet Hub?

RaiNMaN00001 · 12-06-2007, 04:34 AM

Hi

Does anyone know if there is a smaller valid alternative to a 4Port Hub?
I need to get two network connections upstairs in my home and don't want to pull two cables. On the other hand putting a 4 port hub/switch upstairs just to have two network connections seems a bit overkill to me. Ok not really, but it would be cool if there would be some kind of more compact and efficient solution for this.

Practically, i have 3 computers downstairs connected through a 5 Port gigabit switch. 3 Ports are obviously occupied, the fourth is used for the ADSL router and the last is the one i need to bring upstairs, but i somehow need to split that cable to get two connections upstairs.

Any ideas?

3 of 7 · 12-06-2007, 07:57 AM

I had the same problem and just used a 4 port hub, it was 16 bucks at staples...

zsaz1029 · 12-06-2007, 08:07 AM

Yeah, what's wrong with a hub with more than 2 ports?

RaiNMaN00001 · 12-06-2007, 09:35 AM

Nothing is wrong with it, it's just that it would be nice to have something more compact. Just asked to hear if anyone knows about another solution.

S.SubZero · 12-06-2007, 11:38 AM

GS105 - NETGEAR.com
http://i.pricerunner.com/prod/19_17_...tch_GS105.jpeg

You need more compact than this?

Rick_EE · 12-06-2007, 05:35 PM

You realize that with a hub, you will need 3 ports? One in and two out?

*SRTDodge05* · 12-06-2007, 05:38 PM

They dont make anything smaller then a 4port. Netgear and dlink make some nice small hub/switchs.

Rick_EE · 12-06-2007, 06:39 PM

Wouldn't a two port hub look like this?

Category 5 RJ45 Coupler Female to Female

*SRTDodge05* · 12-06-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick_EE

Wouldn't a two port hub look like this?

Category 5 RJ45 Coupler Female to Female

Thats just to extended the wire.

RaiNMaN00001 · 12-06-2007, 07:11 PM

Rick_EE, yes i know.
I'm sorry, i meant 2 free ports, that is a hub with at least 3 ports.
Guess i'll go for a 4 Port hub then...

Thanks guys

*SRTDodge05* · 12-06-2007, 07:17 PM

So your going to have 2 computers pluged into port 1 and 2. Then you'll need a cable in port 3 as a uplink from your router for the internet.

RaiNMaN00001 · 12-07-2007, 07:25 AM

I've attached an image of my current network layout.
PC4 is the new computer that will join the network in a few weeks (at least i hope so). Actually i will replace PC1 (my current rig) with a new one and the current PC1 will become PC4.

Anyways all i want is put a wired connection upstairs, i was hoping in some nice little Y shaped hub, that would have saved a lot of space and required me to pull a single cable. I knew it would be near to impossible to find something like that, but you never know!
In the end a 4Port hub will work just fine.

Rick_EE · 12-07-2007, 11:28 PM

You may be glad you had the extra port.

SRTDodge, I know exactly what I posted.

**Gorganzola** · 12-07-2007, 11:32 PM

Slap one of these:

Newegg.com - NETGEAR WG311T IEEE 802.11g 32-bit PCI bus Super-G Wireless PCI Adapter Up to 108Mbps Data Rates 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP encryption - Retail

In each of the machines and call it a day.

Deer Slayer · 12-08-2007, 03:31 AM

you can split a standard ethernet cable to 2 100mb ports. With 100mb ethernet you have 2 pairs of wire used, 2 pairty, and 2 data. Cat 5 has 4 pairs of wire. You have to put 2 males on one end, and 2 females ont he other, but it will work. Personally, I'd rather run 2 cables in case you want gigabit later to both machines and don't want to add a switch.. It would cost less to run a hub, or 2 cables than buy the stuff to split it though. Plus if you ever want to add another device upstairs, you're set. I dunno, hubs are CHEAP. You can get a 10mb linksys, and 2 nics for $10 from MCM electronics with cables!

Network Starter Kit - 5 Port Hub and 2 PCI Cards : NET-LICNHB105

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SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,830	Re: 2 Port Ethernet Hub? So your going to have 2 computers pluged into port 1 and 2. Then you'll need a cable in port 3 as a uplink from your router for the internet.
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Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,383	Re: 2 Port Ethernet Hub? Slap one of these: Newegg.com - NETGEAR WG311T IEEE 802.11g 32-bit PCI bus Super-G Wireless PCI Adapter Up to 108Mbps Data Rates 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP encryption - Retail In each of the machines and call it a day. __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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Deer Slayer Unscanable!!! Tatoo??? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Howell Michigan Posts: 3,837	Re: 2 Port Ethernet Hub? you can split a standard ethernet cable to 2 100mb ports. With 100mb ethernet you have 2 pairs of wire used, 2 pairty, and 2 data. Cat 5 has 4 pairs of wire. You have to put 2 males on one end, and 2 females ont he other, but it will work. Personally, I'd rather run 2 cables in case you want gigabit later to both machines and don't want to add a switch.. It would cost less to run a hub, or 2 cables than buy the stuff to split it though. Plus if you ever want to add another device upstairs, you're set. I dunno, hubs are CHEAP. You can get a 10mb linksys, and 2 nics for $10 from MCM electronics with cables! Network Starter Kit - 5 Port Hub and 2 PCI Cards : NET-LICNHB105
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