Newbie Network Question

[krh1326]

Hello Everyone,

Wierd or noob network question:

I have cable (Optimum Online) internet access. The coaxial cable goes to my cable modem. I have an Ethernet wire going from that, to my Linksys wrt350N wireless router. In the router, I have 4 ethernet connections that I can run to desktops.

I currently have computer A connected to the router. I recently ran a wire through my house to my sons’ room for them to use computer B.

Now my daughter wants a rig setup in her room (Computer C). Do I have to run a new (dedicated) Ethernet wire from my router directly to her room, or can I use some sort of ‘splitter’ at computer B, and then go to new computer C?

The reason I ask is, it is a most difficult wire run, and If I can just go from their room to hers, it would make my life so much easier.

Thank You

[photolady]

If it's a wireless router wh not run her's as wireless? Buy a pci wireless adapter and install in her computer. No more wires.

[Shinma]

... Do I have to run a new (dedicated) Ethernet wire from my router directly to her room, or can I use some sort of ‘splitter’ at computer B, and then go to new computer C? ...

If you are set on using wired connection,
You can use a switch.

Disconnect ethernet cable from your son's computer,
Plug that cable into a switch,
Have one new ethernet cable going from switch to son's computer,
Another ethernet cable going to your daughter's computer.

[krh1326]

Thank you for the answers. I wasn't sure if the cable from the router could be shared between the two computers.

I would go with hers wireless, except that her corner of the house seems to be a dead spot. I had an old laptop, that all kids were sharing. It had a Linksys wireless N card, and it just got horrible connection in her room. She would have to go and sit with it elsewhere to get a good signal.

Thank you again.

[Train]

10 tips for improving your wireless network
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/setup/wirelesstips.aspx