What gizmo do I need?

elsien

I have a TP powerline socket  for my desktop computer to connect via ethernet. I also want to be able to plug my laptop into this to get a more stable connection for teams calls. I'm not going to be using them at the same time but I don't want to be faffing around under the desk changing the ethernet between the laptop and the desktop. 
I've had a look on Amazon but can't work out what I need - just something that will let me have two ethernets connected to the powerline adaptor plug instead of just the one that is there at the moment. And nothing that needs plugging into an electric socket. 

tafelmoneysaver

elsien said:

nothing that needs plugging into and electric socket.

I don't think that is possible.

You can replace the existing powerline for one that has more than one ethernet socket or one that also has wifi

Neil_Jones

You can use a network switch, but this will need a power outlet.

You connect a cable from the homeplug to the switch and everything else into the switch.

Cornucopia

You might be able to use an old/spare router for this, but it will take some configuration.  

elsien

Thanks all. Probably easiest to go down the two port powerline route. 

debitcardmayhem

An RJ45 extension cable and a second RJ45 lead , not elegant but does what it says

elsien

debitcardmayhem said:

An RJ45 extension cable and a second RJ45 lead , not elegant but does what it says

How would that work for a technical numpty? 

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elsien said:

debitcardmayhem said:

An RJ45 extension cable and a second RJ45 lead , not elegant but does what it says

How would that work for a technical numpty? 

Sorry to jump in on somebody else's idea, but basically that would bring the ethernet port up to your desk so you can swap plugs without crawling on the floor, so for example something like the cable below. You would plug one end into the powerline adaptor and then put the socket end on your desk so you can swap the PC and Laptop ethernet cable without crawling on the floor.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/rhinocables-Ethernet-Extension-Netwok-Extender-CAT5e/dp/B072JBK9DN/

My recommended solution would be one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-SG105S-Ethernet-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B07HP5TN4S/

But as said above, you need another power outlet to plug it into but it would work with both the PC and Laptop connected.

Ideally you'd buy a new powerline adaptor with twin ports but all the above solutions are cheaper.

Andy_L

Could you  move the extension lead to above the desk so you can get to the powerline plug

getmore4less

There are USB powered switches.

neilmcl

FYI @elsien you shouldn't be using a powerline adaptor on an extension lead.