A friend and I are going to be moving to an apartment with one
ethernet jack but we need to have two computers set up in that room.
We already have two ethernet cables, is there something that will
split a ethernet jack so both of use can use it? If not, what's a
cheap way to work around our problem.

If you know of an apprioriate device, give me three or four sources to
buy it at a decent price. I don't need to be bogged down with 20
different Web sites; we're moving in in 3 weeks.

Thanks.

Hello gbfgbfgbf,  

A hub is necessary if you need to share one Ethernet jack with
multiple computers.  If you and your roommate wish to share a jack, or
if you have multiple computers, you will need to connect through a
hub.

Instructions
http://resnet.ups.edu/getstarted_04.shtml


From the Ethernet Guide:

A hub is a device that allows more than one computer to be connected
to a single Ethernet jack.
http://bookstore.ewu.edu/computersales/ethernet_double.php

Simplified diagram for a dorm room setup with two computers.
http://bookstore.ewu.edu/computersales/images/enet_double_small.gif

A downloadable and printable PDF version of the Ethernet guide is also
available by clicking here:
http://bookstore.ewu.edu/computersales/ethernet_guide.pdf


Purchasing options:

Netgear HUB 4-PORT

Purchase here
http://www.spacecentersystems.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/5470?refsrc=froogle

Or here
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10015438&SearchEngine=ya&SearchTerm=10015438&Type=PI&Category=Comp&dcaid=17194

At Amazon
Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours
Only 1 left in stock--order soon.
19 used & new from $9.00 
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000J4M9/qid=1121645866/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8__i1_xgl23/103-8989118-0440621?v=glance&s=electronics&n=541966


3Com Ethernet Hub 4-Port
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000304PD/qid=1121646219/sr=8-6/ref=sr_8__i6_xgl23/103-8989118-0440621?v=glance&s=electronics&n=541966

I hope this helps!

Best regards,
Bobbie7

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Request for Answer Clarification by gbfgbfgbf-ga on 17 Jul 2005 19:37 PDT

Great answer.

Two things: Is the cord that Amazon is offering with the Netgear one
the right kind (I noticed if you buy them seperately it's less than
the package price)?

I don't need a Web site reference, but what's the difference between a
hum and a switch?

Again, great job. Maybe there's a tip in your future...

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Request for Answer Clarification by gbfgbfgbf-ga on 17 Jul 2005 19:52 PDT

Nevermind. I have what I need. Thanks.

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Clarification of Answer by bobbie7-ga on 17 Jul 2005 20:08 PDT

Thank you for the five star rating and nice tip!
--Bobbie7

Awesome. Sorry for the false start on the clarification request, I
just wanted to get the ball rolling.

To hopefully add to bobbie7-ga's very nice answer, all of the "big box"
computer or consumer electronics stores such as Best Buy, Circuit City
and CompUSA will have hubs/switches as well.

Yes, obviously, but I did ask for Web sites where I could get one
online. Thanks though.