Ethernet Splitter
An Ethernet splitter can split a single Internet
connection so that two or more computers can connect to the Internet
simultaneously. It can also create additional connections for other computers
on a network, which can reduce the overall amount of cabling required to setup
a network. Unfortunately, Ethernet splitters cannot resolve the network
collision issues that may occur if the computers connected to the splitter are
using the same network resources simultaneously.
The CAT 5E Ethernet splitter allows two separate devices to
share the same Ethernet cable. Ethernet splitters are generally used in pairs,
with one CAT 5E splitter at the outlet and another Ethernet splitter at the
patch panel. This allows for several wiring configurations to connect more
devices to your network. Primus Cable offers both Ethernet splitter adapters
and pigtail type Ethernet splitters.
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This phone cable features 25 unshielded solid copper pairs in a 24 AWG diameter cable. This phone cable is ideal for indoor voice communications applications, and is supplied on a wooden spool. This CAT 3 phone cable is also easy to install with its color striped pairs.
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How to Connect an
Ethernet Splitter
Step 1 – Insert one end of the Ethernet splitter into
the primary Ethernet port of the device that is providing the network
connection (such as the cable/DSL modem or Internet router).
Step 2 – Insert the Ethernet cables from the
devices to be connected (such as a computer, printer, or scanner) into the
Ethernet splitter. Users often connect a printer and computer to the splitter
in order to minimize the frequency with which network collisions occur while
sharing the connection.
Step 3 – Test the connection of the devices on
the splitter to ensure that they can connect to network resources.
How to Make an
Ethernet Splitter
Step 1 – Procure the following materials: a
short Ethernet cable, 2 x RJ45 keystone jacks, electrical tape, super glue, and
crimp tool.
Step 2 – Crimp one end of the Ethernet cable so that
the wire’s ends are visible. Leave the other end of the cable in-tact.
Step 3 – Follow the directions that come with
the keystone jacks to open them, then place the wires from the Ethernet cable
into the jacks to split the connection. Place the white and orange wires into
Pin #1, the orange wire into Pin #2, the white and green wires into Pin #3, and
the green wire into Pin #6. On the second keystone jack, place the white and
blue wires into Pin #1, the blue wire into Pin #2, the white and brown wires
into Pin #3, and the brown wire into Pin #6.
Step 4 – Glue the jacks to each other by the
sides with super glue, then snap them together.
Step 5 – Wrap electrical tape around any exposed
wires and begin using the new Ethernet splitter.
This diagram works in a half duplex mode which provides communication in both directions, but only one direction at a time. Under normal operation, each port is constantly sensing any traffic through its receiving pair of wire. As long as it can sense that data is being processed, it will not start sending data. The significance of this operation is to avoid collision where two ports are sending data at the same time, and due to this phenomenon, data will be discarded. When this issue is resolved by both computers, they will start to transmit at random amount of time. The circuit employs the method known as Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Detecion (CSMA/CD) wherein it allows the devices to take turns using the signal carrier line. In this operation, the hub’s primary task is to allow each port to check the signal level of the line to determine whether someone is already using it. The device waits for a few seconds if it is in use, or it transmits otherwise.
