There’s NO WAY this works - Debunking bogus network splitters.
Linus Tech Tips・9 minutes read
Ethernet splitters do not work effectively like headphone splitters due to the digital nature of the signal, as they split a single cable into two separate physical connections rather than creating two functional connections. DIY Ethernet splitters can be made by wiring transmit and receive pairs separately, but they are limited to slower speeds and may not be suitable for high-speed data transfers or PoE applications.
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- Ethernet splitters don't work the same way as headphone splitters; they physically split a cable into two connections but don't create two functional connections due to the digital signal nature.
- DIY Ethernet splitters can be made by separating transmit and receive pairs following color codes, but they may not support high-speed data transfers or PoE applications due to limitations in speed.
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How do Ethernet splitters work?
Ethernet splitters physically split a single cable into two connections.
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Ethernet Splitters: Not Effective for High Speed
- Splitters are not effective for Ethernet connections due to the digital nature of the signal, unlike analog signals like headphone splitters.
- Ethernet splitters marketed as such actually split a single cable into two separate physical connections on both ends, not creating two functional connections.
- Traditional headphone splitters work by wiring a single plug to multiple jacks, allowing multiple devices to share the same audio signal.
- Ethernet cables like CAT5 or Cat6 contain eight wires twisted into four pairs, with older standards utilizing only two pairs, allowing for two slower connections.
- DIY Ethernet splitters can be made by wiring the transmit and receive pairs separately on each end, following color coding standards.
- While DIY Ethernet splitters can create functional connections, they are limited to slower speeds and may not be suitable for high-speed data transfers or Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications.
