What can I buy to split my net connection

punk-roc wrote: »

a router is still the best option probably.. just turn off the wireless feature of the router..

+1

Id toss one your way but I'm not sure where they're at :eek:

Have like 4 routers, 3 of which have Tomato installed (Linksys routers using other firmware)

If you still refuse to have a router in the house, then get a 5-8 port 10/100/1000 switch. You'd be good there with that also.

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DGS-2208-8-Port-Desktop-Switch/dp/B000FITKK8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286060940&sr=8-1

Sherardp wrote: »

If you still refuse to have a router in the house, then get a 5-8 port 10/100/1000 switch. You'd be good there with that also.

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DGS-2208-8-Port-Desktop-Switch/dp/B000FITKK8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286060940&sr=8-1

He's going to need a router if his network doesn't contain a DHCP server. You could try to explain to him how to use the DHCP service in this cable modem if this assumption represents his network. You could also try to walk him through the process of assigning static private IP addresses, but this is probably over his head as well. If he buys a switch and plugs his machines in without a DHCP server then the default behavior for Windows would be to assign an APIPA address with no default gateway and he'll complain that the switch broke his internet.

!Jeremy wrote: »

He's going to need a router if his network doesn't contain a DHCP server. You could try to explain to him how to use the DHCP service in this cable modem if this assumption represents his network. You could also try to walk him through the process of assigning static private IP addresses, but this is probably over his head as well. If he buys a switch and plugs his machines in without a DHCP server then the default behavior for Windows would be to assign an APIPA address with no default gateway and he'll complain that the switch broke his internet.

true that, trust me. it sucks.

Lietuvis91 wrote: »

what you are looking for is a router without those "**** frying" wireless capabilities. A 4 port router without wi-fi. Yes, they do exists, here is an example:

http://www.buy.com/prod/trendnet-tw100-s4w1ca-4-port-broadband-router-trendnet-tw100-s4w1ca/q/loc/101/10333132.html

i'm sure other manufacturers also make them, but essentially, this is your ticket to accomplish what you are seeking.

+1

If you really insist on avoiding a wireless router, this is the one I'd buy:

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-EtherFast-Router-4-Port-Switch/dp/B00004SB92/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1286339255&sr=1-7