Dorm ethernet problem and confusion...

Hey everyone,

I'm currently in a dorm and it has an ethernet setup like the one shown:



As you can see it has two ethernet plugs, a cable connection for TV, and a phone jack. Mine and my roommate's problem is that we want to connect three things at once (laptops x2 and a PlayStation 3). I did some research on Google and some sites said we need an 'ethernet splitter' and some said we need a 'network switch'. Could someone clear up this confusion for us?! (and post a link or two to a retailer where we could purchase this device?)

Thank you for your time.

You need one of these guys: ethernet switch - Search at Office Depot

Thanks for your response. I'll try it out!

No problem - it works 100% - and you can plug the cables into any of the outlets in the switch. The sequence does not matter. It just splits the line.

Finally! Picked one up and yes it works!

Thank you!

No problem, any time.