At 07:03 PM 5/7/2004 +0100, you wrote:
>Hello
>
>I need another network socket and I don't want to lay another cable. Does a
>'RJ45 Double Adaptors' allow me to use 2 PC's etc through the same wall
>socket letting them both use the network as though they are on different
>sockets?
>
>There's a link to an image of the device I'm thinking about purchasing below
>
>http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/22423i0.jpg
Mick,
No, this won't work. Networking using RJ45 is strictly point to point, one
computer per port.
You CAN use a small hub or switch, which are quite inexpensive these days,
you can probably find a small 4 port hub or switch for less than $20 US.
Russ Poffenberger
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