How-to make your own Ethernet "splitter"

Step 7 Final words

We now have two computers simultaneously connected using only one ethernet cable. This method is similar to PoE (Power over Ethernet) but instead of injecting DC, it is injecting another "data".

But again, it is better if you can to pull one more ethernet cable from the patch panel to the wallplate. But in some specific cases, the Ethernet "splitter" can help out.

Comments

[mickad27]

Would this work with 1 ethernet and 1 USB connection? Like instead of the 2nd ethernet port, I would put on a USB port. Or would there be cross-talk?

[smitdesai]

Is this work if 3 pc connected to single internet connection ??

[chrismake]

You need a 3 ports router on which you connect you 3 PCs.

[rrrmanion]

or, connect a hub to the modem router, or if you get internet access through a modem on one of the computers, set that up to share it's network connection, then hook up a switch to that

[jefftoshey]

I also cant get the two computers connected simultaneously to the switch. only one can connect to the internet. kindly assist

[chrismake]

These splitters don't connect directly to the switch but to the patch panel.

[Eegras]

If you're running Gigabit (like I am) this trick won't work.  10/100 connections only use 2 pairs (4 wires) which allows this hack to work.  Gigabit uses 4 pairs (all 8 wires).

[rahulait]

@pctejasviu switch is similar to a hub but it is a smart hub. It does not send the data to all computers on the  network. Once it finds the destination pc, then it sends data to it only.... whereas a hub broadcasts to all.....

[bobkat1226]

You cannot use the switch connection as indicated, you need to use two ports, not one. there must be another splitter at the switch with the cable connected to the incoming cable{use a cable extender) and the two ports connected to the switch 

[chrismake]

bobkat1226: take a look at my diagram in the intro step http://bit.ly/6bYdeZ
You must be confused with "switch" and "patch panel". Thanks.

 

[biban]

gokil abis

[pctejasviu]

wonderfull solution.. cud any1 help me with step 6... wats the switch? till step 3 will work??? help me pls...