Ethernet Cable Splitters -EXPLAINED

Ethernet splitters seem like a cheap and easy way to get more Ethernet ports at the end of an established cabled, but it turns out they’re almost never the best solution. Here’s why.

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[_TheViewer_]

Keep up the good work, video was again super informative and I really appreciate the effort and the clean look in the thumbnails !

[Cybergoat]

Just found your channel searching for Ethernet splitter info . Found out the answer to my question here in this video ! Thanks for saving me time and money on this one

[IMPULSEUK]

I’m just wondering but would you be able to use a Ethernet splitter to connect 2 consoles to so you don’t have to keep unplugging the cable from one console and put it in the other?

[tomacquilano]

I have fiber internet coming into my house. I would like to connect two wireless routers. What would be the best way to split the ethernet cable to each router?

[kwalsk]

Thank you very much for this wonderfully clear video.

[KMD]

Excellent video. You explained that very well

[Khosrow]

Thank you it was great and just to the point.

[lucastostes]

this video was extremely informative

thank you for all the other options as well

[BrickPB]

I have an Ethernet port in my wall at my apartment. I want to connect 2 computers to that Ethernet port and use the internet at the same time. Is this possible?

[simonbroddle]

I'm trying to work this currently. My router has four outlets and I'd like more. I'd like to move away from wireless to a more wired configuration. Using the home wiring is not suitable in my home as it is a radial system. I do have a network around the house all coming back to the router but nowhere to plug them all in.

[leatherwiz]

Thanks mate for this video. I have FRITZ!Box Router in one room, currently connecting other rooms via wifi. As my son is playing online games, he needs a good connection and we are planning to install a cable from the router to his room. He has a pc and a ps5. Would it be ok to just run one cable from the router to his room and then connect a switch to split the signal to the two devices?

[unbiclr]

You have the face for it brother. Anything you say about computers, I'll believe

[JP-xfxv]

Ok so I have 1 ethernet cable connected to my modem and I want to get a splitter that will allow me to connect that 1 to add 2 more ethernet ports. Any links to which splitter's may do that the best?

[igentlives]

I have a question bro random are these products good as far as just using them to make your Ethernet cable longer than what it is by connecting them one to the other on each side just wondering

[ellegroover]

How to hardwire both iPhone and iPad PLUS using wired headphones WHILE CHARGING BOTH? Is it possible and can one split the Ethernet too?

[sidneyhall]

Can I use a splitter for two different extension telephones

[englereyes]

I have 1 Ethernet cable coming to my tv but also want to hook up my Xbox. What is my best option. I was thinking about using a splitter.

[onlygoodmarxistisadeadmarx]

Can u recommend a unit for 2 internet connections off of one ethernet cable???? Please

[yammie]

I googled something i came to think about and found this video,
If i have 100mbs internet and connect two cables from my wall via a splitter, does both cables have full speed (100/100) or does it split it?

[John_Ace]

hey man i have a question. can i do it with starlink? thanks