what kind of splitter do i need for the cable modem?

[ElFenix]

cable guy didn't leave a splitter here so now i can't watch tv. is it just a regular splitter or is it a high pass/low pass type thing or what?

 

[Spac3d]

Normal splitter.

 

[KGB1]

Originally posted by: Spac3d
Normal splitter.

 

[fs5]

ie one without a filter.

 

[Sukhoi]

Make sure it does high MHz ranges! Like 1000 MHz.

 

[Savij]

The Walmart kind

-ss

 

[ElFenix]

i got two, just to make sure. well, really because i forgot to put one of them back and accidentally carried it to the register with me. and paid for it.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
i got two, just to make sure. well, really because i forgot to put one of them back and accidentally carried it to the register with me

Sure... you forgot one was in your pocket huh...

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
cable guy didn't leave a splitter here so now i can't watch tv. is it just a regular splitter or is it a high pass/low pass type thing or what?

Get a high quality digital type splitter with a cable modem, not some cheap radio shack special.

I use a good one for my setup.

 

[conjur]

digital type splitter? WTH is that?

Just get a low-loss splitter. Something like -2.5db should be fine...and, yes, Radio Shack carries them, too.

 

[oniq]

Originally posted by: conjur
digital type splitter? WTH is that?

Just get a low-loss splitter. Something like -2.5db should be fine...and, yes, Radio Shack carries them, too.

[Walmart Drone]Radio Shack doesn't exist. Walmart is the best. Go to Walmart[/Walmart Drone]

 

[conjur]

bah...Walmart = teh sux0rz. Never again will I spend a dime in that hellhole.

 

[Shawn]

Don't go with something cheap. Your cable speed and tv quality will suffer if you do.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: conjur
digital type splitter? WTH is that?

Just get a low-loss splitter. Something like -2.5db should be fine...and, yes, Radio Shack carries them, too.

Forget radio shack for that stuff.

You have never seen a real high end splitter for digital cable signals have you?

 

[TechnoKid]

I use a monster cable one...really good quality, and worth the money IMO.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid
I use a monster cable one...really good quality, and worth the money IMO.

</monster cable drone>

 

[Lager]

 

[waitman]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid
I use a monster cable one...really good quality, and worth the money IMO.

Me too, made a difference.

 

[Beller0ph1]

Get a satellite splitter from RadioShack. It has the higher frequency response that you need for digital.

 

[NoReMoRsE]

Watching TV on the comp is fun, but the ATI All-in-Wonder Radeon sux0rz in terms of software and driver support.

 

[IamElectro]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
Make sure it does high MHz ranges! Like 1000 MHz.

this is correct 900-1000mhz min. I dont think they sell these at Wally World try Ratshack

 

[Lifer]

Originally posted by: iloveme2
Don't go with something cheap. Your cable speed and tv quality will suffer if you do.

FALSE. cable SPEED has NOTHING to do with the quality of the splitter.

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: conjur
digital type splitter? WTH is that?

Just get a low-loss splitter. Something like -2.5db should be fine...and, yes, Radio Shack carries them, too.

I would get one from Radio Shack also

Ausm

 

[FrustratedUser]

Normal splitter.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: iloveme2
Don't go with something cheap. Your cable speed and tv quality will suffer if you do.

I did, and everything works fine. Just get a normal RadioShack/CC/BB/whatever splitter for $5 - $10 and you'll be fine.