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  1. Difference between Ethernet splitter and switch - Super User

    Nov 1, 2011 · An Ethernet splitter takes advantage of the fact that 10MBit and 100Mbit Ethernet only use 4 wires, even though the cable (almost certainly) contains 8 wires. The splitter consists of two pieces …

  2. networking - Will an Ethernet splitter work? - Super User

    Dec 27, 2015 · An Ethernet splitter can be thought of a type of device that isn't a hub or a switch. It is a rather simple device that actually does nothing but connect two pairs of 2 Ethernet cables to a single …

  3. Can I use a ethernet splitter to connect a router to two devices?

    Sep 20, 2014 · Closed 11 years ago. I have a portable mini wireless router with different functions (AP/Client/Router). Can I use a ethernet splitter to give internet access to two devices? The router …

  4. networking - Network cable splitter not working - Super User

    If you don't have enough local power sockets or don't want to clutter your floor you can use an Ethernet splitter, but a reliable splitter won't be any cheaper than a 100Mb/s switch. Ethernet splitters connect …

  5. Can I split one Ethernet line coming out of my wall into multiple ...

    I have absolutely no idea whether this line is coming from a switch or a router but I have been researching Ethernet splitter, routers, switches, hubs and haven't found a solid answer. Is there a …

  6. networking - Why is my internet speed slowing by 10x when using this ...

    Jul 27, 2024 · If adding that splitter did knock some of your channels down below -7 dBmV, you might need to contact your ISP to increase the signal they're sending down the line to your house. This is a …

  7. cat5 - Why do they sell Cat 5 Ethernet splitters if you ... - Super User

    Jul 28, 2019 · NOTE: This Ethernet splitter allows two computers to share one Ethernet line ONE AT A TIME, but it doesn't support both computer to connect onto the internet simultaneously RJ45 …

  8. Can I split the ethernet signal from cable modem - Super User

    Mar 8, 2014 · Can I connect the Ethernet cable from my cable modem into A wireless router A direct Ethernet connection to a PC Do I need anything special? What kind of splitter?

  9. Is there an adapter that exists to split an ethernet cable into 2 ...

    Mar 22, 2020 · The ethernet splitter adapters I find on Amazon all specify that you can use only one device at a time. I want to split one ethernet cable into two ethernet cables and be able to use the …

  10. Why does just splitting an Ethernet cable not work? - Super User

    Jun 7, 2014 · If you split the cable with a simple passive splitter, you're hooking up those two Ethernet hosts transmitter-to-transmitter and receiver-to-receiver. That's like holding the phone handset …