Posts Tagged ‘ethernet hub’

Does the ethernet and usb port work at the same time in my modem?

I have a cable modem that has only two ports a ethernet and a USB. Can I connect my computer to the usb port and my Roku on the ethernet? Do I need a ethernet hub / router?

How do I split or distribute the ethernet output from my cable modem?

I want to hardwire an internet radio and the modem has only one ethernet output which provides internet to my PC. Can I split or run the ethernet into a hub or distributor?

What is the differrence between a router and an ethernet hub?

I thought they were the same thing- I have an ethernet hub-can i successfully plug in two computers and have internet access with both? Or do I need a router or what?

How do I connect my BT broadband router to an ethernet socket on the wall?

I am in student accommodation, and so have an ethernet socket on my wall – I want to connect my router to this to act as an ethernet hub and broadcast a wireless signal. The only input seems to be a phoneline socket. Is there any way to do this?