Router is full and I need to hook up a PS3

[zero koopa]

Ok so I have a 4 port router that connects to 4 PCs in my house. I want to buy a PS3 and play online but I need an Ethernet connection to update the system. I dont want to take my etherent out of my pc and into my ps3 every time i want to play. Is there a way that I can take the ethernet cable that runs to my PC and split it in two?

I am a network noob and I really dont know how to research this question besides here. Usually everyone here has great advice.

 

[spidey07]

You're looking for an Ethernet Switch. You would plug that into your router and then anything you want into it's remaining ports. 8 port switches can be had for cheap giving you 6 more usable ports (one port on the router and one port on the switch would be taken to connect them together).

 

[MtnMan]

this
http://www.google.com/products/cata...&sa=X&ei=pyCFTuydFoabtweusLAy&ved=0CHUQ8gIwAQ

 

[zero koopa]

So I have my modem that is connected to a 4 port router. I have to toss out the 4 port and buy something with at least 5 and send a line all the way through the attic again?

 

[Gast]

Not that this is good practice, or that it is guaranteed to be hassle free, but a possible solution.

http://www.restockit.com/cyberdata-3-port-ethernet-switch-switch-desktop-(bm1554).html

 

[Jamsan]

It sounds like your PS3 and PC are in close vicinity to each other. If so, Buy this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833122005 and 2 more network cables (unless you already have them).

1) Put the new netgear device on your desk around your PC and plug in the AC adapter.
2) Unplug the cable going into your PC now and plug it into Port 1 on the new Netgear device.
3) Plug an additional network cable into Port 2 on the netgear and then into your PC.
4) Plug one last network cable into Port 3 on the netgear and into the PS3.

 

[Flaus]

It sounds like your PS3 and PC are in close vicinity to each other. If so, Buy this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833122005 and 2 more network cables (unless you already have them).

1) Put the new netgear device on your desk around your PC and plug in the AC adapter.
2) Unplug the cable going into your PC now and plug it into Port 1 on the new Netgear device.
3) Plug an additional network cable into Port 2 on the netgear and then into your PC.
4) Plug one last network cable into Port 3 on the netgear and into the PS3.

This^

 

[IndyColtsFan]

So I have my modem that is connected to a 4 port router. I have to toss out the 4 port and buy something with at least 5 and send a line all the way through the attic again?

No, that isn't necessary. You'll keep the modem attached to the router. Here is what you need to do:

1. You'll buy a switch (and an ethernet cable if you don't have an extra), either 5 port or 8 port depending on your needs.
2. Once you get the switch, you will unplug one cable from one of the router's 4 switch ports.
3. You'll then connect the switch to the router's open port using an ethernet cable.
4. For the cable you disconnected in step 2, plug it into the back of the switch.
5. Plug the PS3 into the switch.

 

[zero koopa]

Will the switch slow down the overall speed?

And just to make sure this is kind of the same idea as a Y splitter in the audio word, correct?

Is this how it is supposed to look? Obviously I am horrible at networking problems.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/7513/networking.jpg

I threw in an internet TV to the mix

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Will the switch slow down the overall speed?

And just to make sure this is kind of the same idea as a Y splitter in the audio word, correct?

Is this how it is supposed to look? Obviously I am horrible at networking problems.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/7513/networking.jpg

I threw in an internet TV to the mix

The switch adds a nearly unmeasurable amount of latency, you will not notice it nor could you find the difference if you tried.

Your diagram is spot on