Not all organizations place computers and networking hardware in the same room. Due to space or organizational planning, some businesses install the modem and other networking devices in a separate room, such as a basement or garage, and place the workstations in the office. Separating the networking equipment from the workstations can require additional equipment, such as network splitters and special wall plates. You can use a network splitter to split an RJ45 connection into two separate connections, enabling multiple devices to connect to the network using the same cable.
Connect an Ethernet cable to an available jack on the back of the router or switch. Connect the other end of the cable to the network splitter. Rj45 To Rj45 Inline Coupler
Connect a second cable to the next available jack on the router. Plug the other end into the other jack on the splitter. Plug the opposite end of the splitter into the RJ45 jack on the wall plate.
Attach an Ethernet cable to each computer or network device that you want to connect to the network. Plug each cable into the second splitter.
Plug the opposite end of the other network splitter into the other wall plate to split the RJ45 connection.
Network Patch Panel Ruri Ranbe has been working as a writer since 2008. She received an A.A. in English literature from Valencia College and is completing a B.S. in computer science at the University of Central Florida. Ranbe also has more than six years of professional information-technology experience, specializing in computer architecture, operating systems, networking, server administration, virtualization and Web design.