I have a question about ethernet splitting/hubs/switches (I don't know my exact terminology so please excuse that).
I have 2 devices that I'd like to connect directly to my modem but the issue is that the modem is down two sets of stairs (total distance is about 126 ft).
I already run 1 cable up to one device but don't want to run a second cable up the stairs as the stairs are high-traffic areas (Roommates and Animals) so I'm wondering if there is a way to have one cable run up into a switch/splitter/hub so that I can have both devices connected directly without having 2 very long cables strewn throughout the house.
Since I don't know my exact terminology I drew up a rough idea of what I'm thinking of -
http://imgur.com/nrpLY5d
If what I drew is possible, there are questions from there -
What are the drawbacks of a setup like that? Network strain? High Latency?
Both devices wouldn't be on at the same time, one is a PC and the other is a game console.
I have 2 devices that I'd like to connect directly to my modem but the issue is that the modem is down two sets of stairs (total distance is about 126 ft).
I already run 1 cable up to one device but don't want to run a second cable up the stairs as the stairs are high-traffic areas (Roommates and Animals) so I'm wondering if there is a way to have one cable run up into a switch/splitter/hub so that I can have both devices connected directly without having 2 very long cables strewn throughout the house.
Since I don't know my exact terminology I drew up a rough idea of what I'm thinking of -
http://imgur.com/nrpLY5d
If what I drew is possible, there are questions from there -
What are the drawbacks of a setup like that? Network strain? High Latency?
Both devices wouldn't be on at the same time, one is a PC and the other is a game console.
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