share cat5 with web app TV and receiver

[dmr139_1]

I currently have a receiver in my bedroom (second/ non-DVR receiver).  There is a direct run back to my RG.  I just got a new TV that has web apps.  I would like to put another router/switch on that cat5 coming from the RG and use it to connect both the receiver and TV. 

Is this possible?  What problems will I find?  I can dumb down the additional router (no dhcp server, etc) so it should be all but invisible to the RG.  Or I can smarten it up with Qos so that most of the bandwidth goes to receiver. 

Anyone currently doing this?  suggestions?

[texasguy37 ACE - Champion]

Can the new TVconnect wirelessly to the internet?

[dmr139_1]

yes, but the connection is pretty far from the RG and connection is spotty.

[BeeBeeSA ACE - Wizard]

Order one of these and have at it!!  http://www.att.com/equipment/accessory-details/?q_categoryid=cat2020044&q_sku=sku3950269&q_manufactu...=

[dmr139_1]

I have a 4 port of that same model. I just didn't know if the RG was going to give me problems if I added it.

[bdcusa]

No, there is no problem adding a switch (or even a concentrator (what most people mistakenly call a hub)) to one of the switched ports on the back of the gateway.  That is actually a common and valid way to expand the reach of a network.  As a perfect example, I have three switches on my home network (two Gigabit and one Fast Ethernet) to provide connectivity to all my equipment.  For simple purposes, think of the switch as being a power strip: when you have a need of more outlets than the pair at the wall, plug in a power strip to turn one outlet into six. ;-)  The only limitation with any copper Ethernet cable (Cat 5, 5e, or 6), though, is the distance cannot exceed 100 meters (328 feet) between the two devices.  In a typical home, though, that should not be a problem.