Ethernet cable

[terrence81]

Sorry for a noob question but how to split 1 ethernet cable onto 2 devices (PCs)

[peterb]

Sorry for a noob question but how to split 1 ethernet cable onto 2 devices (PCs)

You need an ethernet switch

[DanceswithUnix]

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-GS2...dp/B00AYRZYG4/

and a couple of ethernet patch cables, choose colour and length to suit your preference. Cat 5e is enough for a short run though cat 6 isn't much more expensive. I like black ones

https://www.amazon.co.uk/rhinocables...dp/B00DZJLBXI/

[terrence81]

So should I connect that switch to router and then PC's to switch and thats it? I will have to change some settings in my router?

[peterb]

So should I connect that switch to router and then PC's to switch and thats it? I will have to change some settings in my router?

No, thats all you need to (assuming that your router has an enabled DHCP server to allocate IP addresses - and 99.99% of consumer routers have that enabled by default out of the box).

[terrence81]

One more question
Which way the connection would be better. Long cable from router to the swich and 2 shorter to PCs or short to the swich and 2 longer to PCs or it doesnt matter?

[peterb]

One more question
Which way the connection would be better. Long cable from router to the swich and 2 shorter to PCs or short to the swich and 2 longer to PCs or it doesnt matter?

It really doesn't matter if the 2 PCs are close together, it makes sense to have a long cable between the switch and router. But provided the cable is less than the recommended length for the cable type/operational speed, any segment length under 30metres will be fine.

[terrence81]

OK thx for your help