Ethernet Splitter Vs Switch: What's The Difference And How Do You Use Them?
At this point, there are very few situations in which you'll want to use a splitter.
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Have you ever found yourself needing to connect two or more devices to the internet off a single Ethernet cable? Chances are that you've considered an Ethernet splitter or switch, especially if you're far from your router and cannot run a second line. With so many options on the market, however, picking the best option can get confusing.
Passive Ethernet splitters are incredibly simple devices and don't have any hardware capable of distributing network traffic between devices connected to them. This limits the maximum speed and has a tangible real-world impact on usability. On the other hand, powered Ethernet splitters and network switches actually have the processing hardware to route data between devices. But why does this distinction matter and which one should you buy? Let's break it down.
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