How do you connect one Ethernet cable from a modem to two game consoles?

2016-08-19T15:55:12Z

The modem has multiple outlets but I don't want to lay two hdmi cables the length of the hallway. I'm looking to split the signal at the entertainment center, not in the room the modem is in.

2016-08-19T16:02:58Z

or even anything I can do at the modem to use 'one' hdmi cable from the modem (in one room) to the game consoles (in another room). thanks

Tracy L2016-08-19T15:46:15Z

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You need a ROUTER behind the modem unless the modem is a router/modem combination unit. Switches will NOT WORK as they can not provide the needed IP addresses for more than ONE local unit.

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Anonymous2016-08-19T16:52:30Z

You can not run more than one device from a modem. You need a router.

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Anonymous2016-08-19T15:38:06Z

You buy a new modem with multiple network outputs, or you buy a network switch. Either way - time to go shopping.

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Neil2016-08-19T16:17:16Z

You don't. You need a router.

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