A:Answeryes. my home network is essentiallly a star topology with several switches connected to a central switch. not exactly a daisy-chain, but it demonstrates that switches can be connected to switches.
A:AnswerA splitter is basically a sharing device! Sounds like you have a VOIP PHONE (internet data phone)! Both computer should be able to share the connection with a dual Ethernet connector!
A:AnswerYour desktop computer needs to have a wireless internet card as WiFi is not a wired connection! Most desktops have a wired Ethernet port but will need a wireless card and antenna added to work in a hotel room!
A:AnswerIf specs are the same, price may be higher because of a possible increase in manufacturing cost! An extra year warrantee is certainly worth $5!