StangOne50 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hey guys, I have a modem from TWC and it only has 1 place to put the ethernet cable and that cable goes to my router. I want to connect my ps3 directly to the modem. Is there anyway to have 2 ethernet ports on the modem so I can run one cable to my ps3 and one cable to the router? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/750091-multiple-ethernet-ports-from-modem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG14876 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) ... Can't you connect from the router to the PS3 instead? I mean, that is what it is supposed to be for, right? If for some reason that doesn't work, and I don't know if such things exist, but I would say call TWC's "questions/help" line and ask if they have a two-port modem. Also, from what I can gather, you can't split an Ethernet cable (using a splitter adapter) and use both as separate input/output as it's a "point-to-point" connection. (Edit: You can split it through a router though, as it's designed to do such a thing. Just wanted to clarify.) Edited November 23, 2014 by GG14876 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/750091-multiple-ethernet-ports-from-modem/?do=findComment&comment=1066545462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norsea Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I don't think so. Not even if you use a splitter, or something.. why not connect via Wi-Fi? You could also purchase a different router with multiple Ethernet ports on it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/750091-multiple-ethernet-ports-from-modem/?do=findComment&comment=1066545736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangOne50 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 My ps3 is connected to the router. I just thought if I could connect it directly to the modem I would get a better connection. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/750091-multiple-ethernet-ports-from-modem/?do=findComment&comment=1066547292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG14876 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I had a feeling your question was due to something like this. Only thing I can really recommend in a similar "idea" would be to make sure that, when online with the PS3, you aren't using the internet on anything else (downloads/movies). Of course, there are other ways to improve your connection in "unique" ways, but I don't think you'd be interested in moving and/or getting a job working at your ISP... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/750091-multiple-ethernet-ports-from-modem/?do=findComment&comment=1066547462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norsea Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 My ps3 is connected to the router. I just thought if I could connect it directly to the modem I would get a better connection. You can. Your only issue is that there's one Ethernet port on your router. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/750091-multiple-ethernet-ports-from-modem/?do=findComment&comment=1066549688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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