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Description: I have a Computer hooked up to a Cable Modem>Router with 4 Ethernet slot> and One slot using Ethernet cable going all the way to other side of house through attic, and I would like that one Ethernet cable to hook up to the PS4 and Laptop in the same room. To avoid having to buy another 100ft cable and going through the attic. Is there a way I can use the current Ethernet cable in room to hook up to two devices? If so, what do I need to buy/how to set it up? Thanks for taking your time to answer my question. If your able to link to what item/items I need to buy, that would help too. (Also my internet connection is 100mbps)

NeoTheOne420
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The usual way is to use an Ethernet switch.

  1. Buy a switch (approx. $20 for a Gigabit 5-port one), and some short cables.

  2. Switches do not require configuration for this; just power it on and connect all the devices.

(Do not try to manually "split" the attic cable in two – that'll only come back to bite you later.)

grawity
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