playstation

Baz · Sep 04, 2009, 20:31:58

I have my system set up wired to the router,wireless for two laptops and wired to my sons system upstairs in his bedroom.Have tried it wireless to his system but it was slow sometimes.

he also has his PS3 up there and likes to go online with that too sometimes.Have also tried that wireless and again it tended to be a tad flakey but is spot on with the wired.Question I have is.....is it possible to run the computer and PS3 using one cable running from router to his room using a splitter or something.

Glenn · Sep 04, 2009, 20:59:11

Baz, you could put a hub or switch up there, something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/54793

Lance · Sep 04, 2009, 22:25:22

Or if you have A spare router, turn of dchp on it or look for a bridge mode and use that.

mrapoc · Sep 04, 2009, 23:28:10

i turned off dhcp on my speedtouch 580 and now use that as a switch/hub.

hubs are generally cheaper but routers/switches are more intelligent, which is probably better if you want to stream hd content from the pc to ps3 (very easy to do using something like tversity!)

Sebby · Sep 05, 2009, 00:41:20

As mentioned, you need a switch - just something cheap and cheerful will work fine. You run a cable from the router to the uplink on the switch, then use 2 of the ports to go to the PC and PS3.

For example:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/35437

Bill · Sep 05, 2009, 10:38:50

Quote from: Sebby on Sep 05, 2009, 00:41:20something cheap and cheerful will work fine.

Even cheaper:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-Es-3205p-5port-100mbps-Switch/dp/B001R52CTY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252143208&sr=8-2

Baz · Sep 05, 2009, 11:36:15

very interesting stuff guys thanks very much.looks like just what I need.so its from the main router downstairs > switch upstairs > to PC and to PS3. cables needed for this bit?

daft question, do they need a power supply

Glenn · Sep 05, 2009, 11:50:08

Cat5 cable between router and switch Baz, yes they will come with power supplies, so another socket will be needed.

Baz · Sep 05, 2009, 11:56:09

thanks Glenn. do you lose any thing on performance, speed etc

Rik · Sep 05, 2009, 11:56:53

You shouldn't do, Baz.

Glenn · Sep 05, 2009, 12:02:37

Like Rik says there should be no loss of performance over a short distance, unless your son's room is over 100m away.

Rik · Sep 05, 2009, 12:03:44

Baz wishes.

Baz · Sep 05, 2009, 19:24:13

Quote from: Rik on Sep 05, 2009, 12:03:44
Baz wishes.

nah hes a good lad really

Rik · Sep 05, 2009, 19:29:45

Loyal father to the last, eh Baz?

Baz · Sep 05, 2009, 19:34:56

what do you mean Rik

Rik · Sep 05, 2009, 19:37:36

Moi?

Baz · Sep 06, 2009, 13:22:12

whats the difference between a switch and an unmanaged switch. does it need to be compatible with my router which is a netgear DG834PN

and difference between switch and hub

Rik · Sep 06, 2009, 13:24:59

Have a look at this, Baz:

http://www.duxcw.com/faq/network/hubsw.htm

Baz · Sep 06, 2009, 13:28:33

ah yes very good Rik Thanks

Ray · Sep 06, 2009, 13:34:03

I've been using a 5 port version of one of these on my network for around 2 years, Baz, it connects 2 PCs and my WHS at Gigabit speeds and my Laptop at 100mb.

Baz · Sep 06, 2009, 15:25:43

looks good Ray and as I like netgear I may look into getting one of these.As i posted earlier does it need to be compatible with my router or will it be ok

Rik · Sep 06, 2009, 15:32:15

It will be OK, Baz.

Ray · Sep 06, 2009, 15:34:18

Should be fine with a Netgear router, Baz, I've used mine with a Netgear DG834 and it's currently working fine with a Speedtouch 585.

Baz · Sep 06, 2009, 15:39:47

thanks you.just looking at them now on amazon, not a bad price too

Baz · Sep 07, 2009, 17:48:16

another question on this.Do i need CAT5 cables.I have a cable Ive used before but cant remember what for.it says on the cable that its a patch cable but looking at the ends the wires are different sequence