The Models and Brands of Ethernet Splitter
Speaking about Ethernet splitter, there are some of models and brands of this LAN splitter that are available on the market. The splitter models usually available in two types and the brands available in several kind of popular brands. More detail about those models and brands can be read on the following passage.
Models
Basically, there are two models of Ethernet Splitter which can be found.
- First, the splitter that has 2 Ethernet ports (RJ45 Female) and 1 cable with RJ-45 connector (RJ45 Male). This model usually used for those who has a RJ-45 wall outlet on their Ethernet cable installation. See the following image for more detail.
- The second models has 3 Ethernet ports (RJ45 Female). 2 female ports on the front side and another one on the backside. This model usually used for those who does not has a RJ-45 wall outlet on their Ethernet cable installation. In other hand, this device used if your Ethernet cable have RJ-45 Male at both of it’s end point. See the following image for more detail.
Which one that you should use is depend on what type of Ethernet cable installation did you already have.
Popular Products
As we search at Amazon, there are several Ethernet Splitter splitter products that available on this site. We have selected some products which received a number of reviews and rating from the customer. Here they are:
Cables to Go 37133 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable
Product Description: This item has 2 Ethernet ports (RJ45 Female) and a single cable with RJ-45 connector (RJ45 Male). This item sold individually. This product covered by lifetime warranty.
Amazon Ratings: 2.6 out of 5 star ratings
Amazon Customer Reviews: 90 reviews
Price: $9.99 (single unit)
HDE RJ45 Ethernet Splitter
Product Description: This item has 3 Ethernet ports (RJ45 Female). 2 ports on the front side and another one on the backside. This item sold individually. So, in order to working properly, this item must be used in pairs for each installation.
Amazon Ratings: 2.4 out of 5 star ratings
Amazon Customer Reviews: 49 reviews
Price: $1.52 (single unit)
Premium 12-Inch RJ45 Splitter Adapter
Product description: This item has 2 Ethernet ports (RJ45 Female) and a single cable with RJ-45 connector (RJ45 Male). All 8 pins are connected straight through. This item sold individually. Comes with 1ft cable. Covered by Lifetime Warranty
Amazon Ratings: 1.4 out of 5 star ratings
Amazon Customer Reviews: 5 reviews
Price: $2.98 (single unit)
Cables Unlimited UTP-4000 Cat5e Pair Splitter Adapter
Product description: This item has 2 Ethernet ports (RJ45 Female) and a single cable with RJ-45 connector (RJ45 Male). This item sold in pairs.
Amazon Ratings: 4 out of 5 star ratings
Amazon Customer Reviews: 10 reviews
Price: $20.43 (in pairs)
Some points you should remember before purchasing Ethernet splitter are choose the one that meed your need or according to your existing cable installation, as mentioned above. The second point, Ethernet splitter will only work if it used in pair. So, make sure you buy a pair of it.
