Internet Connection Help.

[chrisjw]

This is my 3rd attempt to post this as I keep losing my connection....Is there an adaptor or something I can connect 2 pc's to a modem by ethernet, as opposed to having mine connect by wireless to the downstairs modem. The modem only has one port to connect an ethernet cable to.

[chrisjw]

I used to connect by cable to our old modem which had 3 or 4 ports to connect to.......This problem is driving me mad. I have already done the channel change thing via the talk-talk help page & it was ok for a week, but I'm back where I started now......... >

[Deleted]

Oh no! Did you not fix it from the last time? You can pick up a cheap ethernet hub or switch off ebay. Thought you had a router .. Huawei something or other ... does that not have spare ports ?

[Karma]

Switch the router off and on again. My son has to do it several times a day, it's all good though as going down and up the stairs is about all the exercise he gets

[meeee]

Dec 20, 2012 21:28:53 GMT chrisjw said:

I used to connect by cable to our old modem which had 3 or 4 ports to connect to.......This problem is driving me mad. I have already done the channel change thing via the talk-talk help page & it was ok for a week, but I'm back where I started now......... >

Try another channel. It does sound like interference

[Skwoddy]

Youll need an ethernet switch Chris, I have one here unused but you would have to get a 12v power supply for it, if you want it send me your address, its an 8 port ethernet switch.


Failing that you could order one cheaply enough

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Port-RJ45-Network-Ethernet-LAN-Hub-Switch-5x-4M-Cable-/220782241678?pt=UK_Computing_NetworkingCables_RL&hash=item3367a5a78e

[chrisjw]

Dec 20, 2012 21:29:02 GMT @ashmal said:

Oh no! Did you not fix it from the last time? You can pick up a cheap ethernet hub or switch off ebay. Thought you had a router .. Huawei something or other ... does that not have spare ports ?

Yeah, sorry ashmal...It is a Huawei, but only has one port

[chrisjw]

Something like this?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Speed-5-Port-Network-Ethernet-LAN-RJ45-Cable-Hub-PC-Switch-Splitter-Adapter-/350650294960?pt=UK_Computing_NetworkSwitches_RL&hash=item51a462e2b0

[Deleted]

it does sound like interference ... until you get an app to scanning the other interfering routers in your vicinity and set the router to a clear channel, you will get this consistently. Does it occur at a particular time of day ?

[Deleted]

Dec 20, 2012 21:38:36 GMT chrisjw said:

Something like this?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Speed-5-Port-Network-Ethernet-LAN-RJ45-Cable-Hub-PC-Switch-Splitter-Adapter-/350650294960?pt=UK_Computing_NetworkSwitches_RL&hash=item51a462e2b0

yep that'll do it. I take it you have an ethernet card in your PC? You will need a run of cabling as well

[Skwoddy]

Yeah both PC's will need ethernet cards Chris, one already has you said.


Have you tried an wireless extender router?, mebbe pick one up from a local shop and return it if it doesnt do the job?

[chrisjw]

router is a Huawei HG521

[chrisjw]

The cable is already in place......As far as I know my pc has a card...The one downstairs definitely has

[comfrey]

It's the mayans

[Skwoddy]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300Mbps-Wireless-N-802-11-AP-Wifi-Range-Router-Repeater-Extender-Booster-UK-Plug-/300734843532?pt=UK_Computing_Boosters_Extenders_Antennas&hash=item4605318a8c

Just a thought Chris?