[mythtv-users] Noobish network cable connection question, basement > upstairs

[Mitch Gore]

> As for that splitter Mitch linked to, it wouldn't be splitting the data rate
> of the one cable going in, would it?
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> Thanks
> Bob
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no if you look at the pins that are used by computers you will notice
only 4 of the 8 wires are used.  the splitters just take the 4 unused
ones and put them on a second jack where our networking devices expect
to communicate.  (thats why u need one on each side.)

Like i said, the only time the spare 4 wires are used in tcp/ip
networking only if using power over Ethernet.  that uses 2 wires to
said 48v DC voltage.  From a usage point of view you wont even know
its there.  just makes it a little more complicated when
troubleshooting.

Mitchell