Insten RJ45 CAT 5 6 LAN Ethernet Splitter Connector Adapter PC

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Convert and increase your Ethernet connections from 1 to 2 sockets
Allow two computers to share high speed DSL, cable modem and Ethernet ports
Convert a single RJ45 outlet to two RJ45 sockets easily
Compact design. 8 wire RJ-45T adapter, parallel wiring
Connector: 3 x RJ45 female

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Ethernet Splitter Convert one Ethernet connection into two so you can have 2 devices on reliable connections.	Double Device No need to fight over a connection. Both devices will receive high speed DSL!	Compact Design Non-bulky design and lightweight material means you can take it anywhere and have two Ethernet ports.	Easy To Use Simply plug an Ethernet cable in and then you will have 2 RJ45 sockets.

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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.

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Product Dimensions

72 x 1 x 1 inches

Item Weight

0.64 ounces

Manufacturer

eForCity

ASIN

B003C2QS90

Item model number

257944

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863 ratings

4.0 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#4,914 in Audio & Video Connectors & Adapters

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

May 10, 2004

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Joseph E Richker

Do not buy these - they don't work!

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2016

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Parts did not work as advertised. I am a computer professional with over 25 years of network experience so I know how it is supposed to work. I used a Fluke LAN Runner 2000 and tested them and they failed. I used the same test and cabling on 2 homemade LAN splitters and they worked perfectly. One of them popped open and when I saw how they were assembled, I knew why they didn't work. There was no split in them, no 4 wires on one RJ 45 socket and the other 4 wires on the other RJ45 socket. All 8 connections were present on each RJ45 socket. It was wired more like a cable extender than a splitter.

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SebaZ

An effective workaround for a KVM sharing

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2015

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A good solution for when you need to connect two computer that are never turned on at the same time, and you only have one jack on the wall. It works very well, I didn't noticed any failure regarding connection stability.
In this case, I have a desktop computer that I use in specific opportunities. Over the same desktop I have a docking station that I use for my notebook. So as you can guess, I share keyboard, video and mouse, for which I have a KVM switch. My problem is that having only one RJ45 jack installed on the wall, I want to have connection from my laptop without having to unplug the workstation.
The solution: this RJ45 splitter allows to have both the workstation and the dock connected to the same jack. I only have to be careful of no turning on both computers, to avoid networking problems. And in the case I need them both for whatever reason, I just connect the laptop via wifi, and problem solved.
The only detail I found is that both ethernet cables to be connected should have the same norm (standard color sequence).

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Rog

Good for Basic Use

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2015

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This splitter is for connecting two network devices (PC, Smart TV, NAS, etc.) to one Ethernet cable that is connected to your modem/router. If both network devices are turned on, only one will receive network access.

What the product description didn’t say is that you will be limited to 10 Mbps. This is ok for the average user who uses their network for internet surfing and streaming, but if you’re into the transferring of large files then I recommend using an additional router/switch on the receiving end of the Ethernet cable or run another Ethernet cable. Even Wi-Fi has much better speed if you’re in good range.

I will keep this splitter to connect my Smart TV & Laptop in my bedroom but once I relocate my router from the living room to a central location at my home I will no longer have need for the splitter. It works great and the only time I get disconnected from the network is when I turn on the other device that is connected to the splitter.

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Jamie

Works for me

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013

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Having two systems in the same room with internet capability (and really didn't want to go through the hassle of running a second line) I found this item. As stated in the description, you cannot have two units trying to connect to the internet at the same time--which is fine by me. The only catch is the type of Ethernet cable that you use.

The cable running from the modem/router to the room has two male ends so it plugged right into the system. I had purchased two other gray cables from a local retail store. When I turned on a system, it would say "no connection", and then I would have to unplug the cable and replug it into the other outlet on the splitter. This of course was annoying. I remembered a couple friends of mine had connection trouble with their XBOX and it turned out to be the Ethernet cable. I changed both gray cables to the blue ones, and now both systems have no connection trouble.

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DGuntz

Splitter

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015

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So, let me go ahead and state that this thing works completely as intended and does split an ethernet connection as advertised. BUT, the reason I gave it one star is because this thing SERIOUSLY bottlenecks your speeds. I consistently get AT LEAST 120 MBps downloads via hard wired connection to my router. With this installed, you're lucky to get about 8 MBps download speeds. I however did not return this. For the price I paid for it, (which was maybe $3?), I figure oh well. Not a big deal. And I figure it MAY become useful later in life for a different application. Doubtful, but we'll see. Either way, if you're not concerned about your internet speeds, then I say go ahead and get one. If you are, however, then run away as fast as you can.

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Ray O. Vac

Time waster & didn't work as advertised

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2012

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The product description says it will allow two device hookups, though not on at the same time.
One of the two outlets will connect internet to a device, but the connection is broken if another ethernet cable is even inserted in the the other outlet leading to another device (just the cable itself, even without a 2nd device!). This makes the product no better than a simple connector (actually worse, because it's confusing and only one of the two ports works).
I bought two of these and it was exactly the same story for both.

Also some reviewers mentioned how it's possible to hook one splitter to two ports on a switch or router, have one long line between, and split the signal with another splitter on the other end of the long line. Tried that also, and it too did not work.

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Amazon Customer

This item doesn’t work as advertised

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018

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I purchased this item to spit my internet connect via an ethernet to two outlets. One line to my sons PS4 and the other connection to his PS3. Both game consoles states no internet connection and to connect to a LAN (local Area Network) which is done through the ethernet. So this product does not work as advertised because when I remove this spitter and connect directly to the game console the connection works. Waste of money and time and its not eligible for a return so Im stuck with junk. Thanks seller

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Fernando A.S

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Reviewed in Spain on March 9, 2021

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no vale para dos conexiones simultaneas, pero es algo que debí haber mirado con antelacion

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