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Old November 23rd 03, 11:14 PM
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Some Guy wrote:

I'd like to know what problems to expect if i try to split my
cable internet line right before the modem to accomodate a new
TV tuner card.


A properly matched passive splitter has a 50% loss from any port
to any other port. For cable internet you have to feed both ways,
so you need passive splitters. All 3 ports on a properly designed
passive splitter are equivalent, and all three should feed
properly terminated lines.

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