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splicing ethernet cable

13 years ago

i have one ethernet cable and i would like to attatch 3 heADS to one end. is that possible or will it interphere with something?

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humin32
13 years ago
Each run of Ethernet has to go from "hub device" to "client device". You can't splice it. I could get into the gory details if you want.

Networking engineer
mike_kaiser_gw
13 years ago
Nope. You need a switch or hub. You can buy a used hub on eBay for under $10.
smithy123
Original Author
13 years ago
i thought so.
netlos
13 years ago
get a switch it will keep your speed better than a hub!

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