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Help! need extra connection on router.
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Angel_2-2
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I have a BT Homehub wireless router. It only has two ethernet ports, which are both in use.
I want to add a third PC to this router again by cable.
Is there a box or splitter or something I can get to attach to the router to give me a total of 3 (or more) ethernet ports?
Thanks
I want to add a third PC to this router again by cable.
Is there a box or splitter or something I can get to attach to the router to give me a total of 3 (or more) ethernet ports?
Thanks

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can't you go wireless?
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/60014
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/cat/Wireless/subcategory/USB-AdaptersEver get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0 -
Or you could use the USB connection.:doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0
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A basic ethernet hub/switch would do the job, wouldn't it?
You can probably pick them up for a fiver or so. I think I've even got one lying around in my attic somewhere!
It'll need to be powered, mind...0 -
EBuyer do a basic 3-port switch for £3.99 + shipping:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/106510
or a 5-port version for £7.33 + shipping
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/60063
Thanks
Gavin0 -
Why have a wireless router, and try to attach several cable to it. Defeats the whole object of having a wireless hub.
Like albertross says, go for usb dongle.Mansion TV. Avoid at all cost's :j0
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