what do i need?

[Flawizz]

so i got this internet cable in my pc, standar rj45

i dont know how routers work, but i think you're supposed to put in one cable, and then u can put in cables that go out to other devices?

thats how it works? 

can someone give me advice

[Slottr]

What are you trying to set up?

[Flawizz]

Just now, Slottr said:

What are you trying to set up?

i have multiple pcs, i want them to be connected with ethernet cables. but only want to use one from my modem

[GOTSpectrum]

3 minutes ago, Flawizz said:

i have multiple pcs, i want them to be connected with ethernet cables. but only want to use one from my modem

You need to get a switch then 

[TheGlenlivet]

https://www.amazon.com/Tenda-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop-SG105/dp/B01K1JUE1E/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1543515136&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=switch&psc=1

Like this.

[Flawizz]

is this it ? 

https://www.bol.com/nl/p/tp-link-tl-sg105-switch/9200000009814414/

[GekkePietert]

Just now, Flawizz said:

is this it ? 

https://www.bol.com/nl/p/tp-link-tl-sg105-switch/9200000009814414/

Yes

[LukeSavenije]

Switches are pretty cheap. I bought a 8 port switch from linksys once for 25 bucks

[Flawizz]

will there be any performance loss, or latency when using this switch, i will be connecting 2 pcs?

[schizznick]

Switches do not typically add any noticeable latency. You will be sharing the available bandwidth, however.

[Flawizz]

yeah we have 400mbps down. thatl be enough for 2 pcs gaming, such as fortnite etc.

[Onoria]

22 hours ago, Flawizz said:

yeah we have 400mbps down. thatl be enough for 2 pcs gaming, such as fortnite etc.

You'll have loads of bandwidth and you are adding no real latency by adding a switch. 

 

it might be more helpful if you could give an idea of the topology you are looking for. A good place to start would be the physical distribution of the PC's you want to connect. Are they all in the same room?

[Flawizz]

7 hours ago, Onoria said:

You'll have loads of bandwidth and you are adding no real latency by adding a switch. 

 

it might be more helpful if you could give an idea of the topology you are looking for. A good place to start would be the physical distribution of the PC's you want to connect. Are they all in the same room?

got my switch and it works mate, ty, they're in seperate room tho

[Onoria]

8 hours ago, Flawizz said:

got my switch and it works mate, ty, they're in seperate room tho

Glad to hear it. Any issues running the cables into the different rooms? 

[Flawizz]

2 hours ago, Onoria said:

Glad to hear it. Any issues running the cables into the different rooms? 

nah, bought a 1m rj45 to my pc, and one 10m to other room.