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Kymmy · 28-01-2010, 17:55

Just to clarify in this thread.

SPLITTERS (a small passive component that is basically an ethernet Y cable) will not allow multiple devices to connect efficiently. Unless it's a manual switched device the signals will collide and will actually slow things down. The could also damage the equipment they're plugged into. A hub or switch is the ONLY way of connecting more than one device to such a device as a BT home hub, powerline adaptor, xbox..

28-01-2010, 17:55	#15
Kymmy Inactive Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,385	Re: Using PowerLine Adaptors Just to clarify in this thread. SPLITTERS (a small passive component that is basically an ethernet Y cable) will not allow multiple devices to connect efficiently. Unless it's a manual switched device the signals will collide and will actually slow things down. The could also damage the equipment they're plugged into. A hub or switch is the ONLY way of connecting more than one device to such a device as a BT home hub, powerline adaptor, xbox..