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OK, I'm probably one of the few here that doesn't know this but here is what I need help with. I have my 360 plugged into an ethernet wall outlet, my PS3 uses wireless. I'd like to have the PS3 also use the wall outlet instead of the wireless. Is there a splitter I can use? What is my best/cheapest option?
I'd prefer B&M to get what I need but if there i a huge price difference than web is cool too. Thanks.
 
I think that is basically what a hub does for you. We use them at work in conference rooms that only have one ethernet jack, but several people have laptops and need to get online. I haven't priced hubs in some time, but last time I checked they were pretty cheap (like $40).
 
You can get away with a hub but a switch would be better. And they're not expensive either. I bought a small 4-port switch a few years ago for $10.
 
I'm actually in the same boat as the op. I need something like that. The internet service in my apartment doesn't allow for routers which sucks because I've got 2 computers (1 PC, 1 laptop) and a PS3. I'm getting sick of changing cables each time.

So what's the big advantage of a switch over a hub?
 
If you're going to be running both at the same time (or if you're planning on using it in the future to run multiple network connections at the same time) you'll want to go with a switch, as each port has its own dedicated bandwidth and collision domains.

Now if you get a hub the bandwidth is shared among all ports, and the entire thing is a collision domain (meaning that if more then 1 device transmits at the same time the packets will collide and both devices will be forced to retransmit their packets).

I would highly recommend getting a switch (and it may be hard to even find a hub anymore, switches effectively replaced them years ago).

Something like this will be perfect for both of you.
 
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