Ethernet Splitter

[SC Events]

I have bought an Ethernet Splitter, through the IT company my nan works for but it won't connect properly.

I am trying to to set it up so:




The Ethernet Switch is a TP-Link TL-SF1008D

I can only get either the PC or my Laptop, not both, to connect to the internet. Am I missing something?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Scott.

P.S. Sorry about the crude drawing.....I'm not a draughtsman!

[DJ James Lake]

You need a crossover cable to go between the modem and ethernet hub normally or it wont work

[SC Events]

This doesn't/ shouldn't need one.

I have attached a link to their website:

http://www.tp-link.com/products/product_des.asp?id=80

Thanks,

[Jiggles]

Well no not really normal straight though should do. DNS. IP problems possibly? Hard reset if possible.

[SC Events]

I have tried that, but it still won't work.

If I unplug it from my laptop, pull the power lead out of the switch for 10 secs then put it back in the PC will then work. - It's Bizarre!

EDIT: The PC is Vista and my Laptop is XP - Should this make a difference?

[501damian501]

you need a crossover cable, or why not just use a router ???

[SilverlineDiscos]

Unfortunately this can't be done unless you use a crossover cable. The reason is the modem should only be used for one computer at a time. However, you could bridge the laptop with the desktop, meaning you connect the laptop to a second ethernet port on the computer and then bridge the connection.

To use both computers, purchase a router with more than one ethernet port and or using the method above you should be fine

[SC Events]

Thanks, the manufacturers website does say this though:

TL-SF1008D 8-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch provides 8 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports. All ports support Auto MDI/MDIX function, eliminating the need for crossover cables or Uplink ports.

[discomobiledj]

Why not just buy a router with the ethernet ports built into it? Or are you with Virgin?

If so, I used a Belkin router when I had it, never failed.

[SC Events]

I am with Virgin Media, but my Modem was issued by NTL.

The Modem itself only has 1 Ethernet port out of it and is Fibre Optic in.

I can't have wireless because the grandparents think "it's unsafe!"

Thanks,