How to Install Ethernet Splitter
Although on the front page this site of we have discussed about Ethernet Splitter clearly, but we never give you a guide how to install Ethernet splitter, step by step. Although installing Ethernet splitters is an easy task that might be done by most people, we will still discuss it on this post for you who not sure about it.
Preparation
Before starting to install Ethernet Splitter, there are several things that you should prepare, such as
- A pairs of Ethernet Splitter. Since, there are two model of Ethernet splitter available on the market. First, the splitter which has 2 RJ-45 ports (RJ-45 Female) and 1 RJ-45 Connector (RJ-45 Male). The second one, the splitter which has 3 RJ-45 ports (RJ-45 Female). 1 on the front side and 2 on the backsides. (read more about Ethernet Splitter Models here). So, make sure you have bought the right model of this device. If you have wall outlet on you cable installation which actually has RJ-45 Female, you have to buy, the first model of splitter. But, if you don’t have wall outlet or the each end of your Ethernet cable are using RJ-45 Male, you have to buy the second model. Please remember, you have to buy a pairs of Ethernet Splitter. If you don’t, it will not work.
- 4 (four) piece of Ethernet Cables. Make sure the cables have RJ-45 Connector (RJ-45 Male) at each points.
Installation Steps
Before we begin on installation steps, you can see the following figure which shows you the Ethernet splitter installation diagram. Use this diagram to help you installing this device.
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If you are already have those requirements mentioned above, follow this steps install Ethernet Splitter:
- First, we work on the first splitter which will be connected to the hub or switch. So, we need to use two Ethernet cables.
- Plug the first cable onto the first port of the splitter then plug this cable also into the hub. Do the same step two the second cable. So, you will have two network cables that connecting the hub into the splitter. (Number 1 on the image above)
- Plug the splitter cable (which is has RJ-45 Male pre-installed) to you wall outlet (if you are using wall outlet and you cable is behind the wall). (Number 2 on the image above)
However, if you don’t have wall outlet, you can use a splitter which has 3 RJ-45 ports (The second model that I mentioned on Ethernet splitter models post). You have to plug you network cable that is already used on you previous network installation. - You have done installation for the first splitter. Now, go on to the second splitter which will connect you computers.
- Now we work on the second splitter. It also needs two Ethernet cables as the first one.
- Plug the splitter cable (which is has RJ-45 Male pre-installed) to you wall outlet (if you are using wall outlet and you cable is behind the wall). (Number 3 on the image above)
If you don’t have wall outlet, you can use a splitter which has 3 RJ-45 ports (The second model that I mentioned above). You have to plug you network cable that is already used on you previous network installation.
- The last thing that you should do is use the rest two of Ethernet cables that you have prepared before and plug them into both of the splitter ports. Next, plug those cables to each of your devices or computers. (Number 4 on the image above)
- Plug the splitter cable (which is has RJ-45 Male pre-installed) to you wall outlet (if you are using wall outlet and you cable is behind the wall). (Number 3 on the image above)
Everything done. Now you have to configure network setup on your computers and router. Then do some network connection tests in order to make sure both computers connected into network.
