Cable splitter question - how many times can I split?

[jspeicher]

Hey guys, I currently have a TV and my Cable interenet running off one cable outlet via a two-way splitter. I was wondering if I can split one of the lines coming off the first splitter again with another two-way so that I can add another tv to the room?

My only concern is that it will in someway alter my cable internet connection - will I be okay doing this?

Thanks!

 

[boyRacer]

Yes you can... just leave a dedicated line for your modem. We have a 4 way splitter though and i lost track of how many other splitters are in there. I told my dad not to do it but he did anyway... didn't affect speeds that much though... but i still think a dedicated line for your cable modem is a good thing.

 

[Shogun]

You should be good to go by adding another splitter. I would try and run the cable modem from a line with the fewest number of splits. Each time you place a splitter in the line, there is a drop in the signal strength that is dependent on the splitter. DON'T USE A CHEAP RADIO SHACK ONE. They have a very high signal drop. Off the top of my head I can't remember the brand I picked up when I redid my theatre room.

Shogun

 

[axelfox]

if you buy a cable amplifier at RS, that might help you out too.

 

[WobbleWobble]

I thought amps were bad for cable Internet?

But you can split have 1 Internet line and amp the other line for TV.

 

[NesuD]

As long as your modem is on the first split in the line and you use a splitter with a 1000(mhz?/millivolts?) or better rating you should be fine.

 

[SpeedFreak03]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
I thought amps were bad for cable Internet?

But you can split have 1 Internet line and amp the other line for TV.

I bought a bidirectional 4-way splitter/booster from RS for $50. My internet is so much faster now. I think the $13 RS boosters (the black ones) are bull, but this one really works! BTW, the cheap boosters at RS aren't bi-directional (which you need for cable modem), so you won't get a signal (no send light).