Cat5 Splitter

Video Cat5 splitters are comprised of a local sender unit that is hooked to the video source (which can be the TV-out port of a computer video card, or the box your TV company has installed at your door) and usually comes with 2, 4 or 8 RJ45 ports.

Wiring goes all the way to the splitter's receiver devices, which, in their turn, connect to the receiving VGA device. Video Cat 5 splitters can be cascaded and are guaranteed to maintain crisp images with resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz.

Cat 5 Splitter – Buying Considerations

First off, when shopping for a Cat5 splitter, you have to know what you want. Don't simply ask the sales person for recommendations; keep in mind that they are there to sell you as much as possible. They probably earn commissions from each sale, a share of every single dollar you spend. Make sure you read up about Cat 5 splitters before entering the shop, so that you won't be fooled into buying a professional 8 port one if you only want to use two TV sets in your house.

That’s why I find it easier to shop for this type of equipment online, versus at a bricks & mortar store. Before deciding on the brand of a Cat5 cable splitter to buy, point your browser to a technical reviews site and read what professionals have to say about it.   

Some of these units come with known flaws and limitations and, for only saving a few dollars, you might find that your new gadget is useless. Make sure you read customer testimonials as well, as these are usually unbiased, the people are just speaking their minds and describing the experiences they have had with their Cat 5 splitter.

Rather than your local electronics store, you should consider buying a Cat 5 cable splitter online. A lot of huge retailers have teamed up with hardware manufacturers and can offer you much better prices than the “corner shop”.

Also, large online shops can offer you various discounts on Cat5 splitters, like free shipping above a certain order size, “buy one get one free” offers, seasonal rebates or returning customer bonuses. To rise above the competition, large online retailers can offer to match another company's price if you can indicate them a rate lower than theirs for a range of products.

If you're looking for more background information on cat5, check out the what is a cat 5 cable page or the video above which presents a practical real world scenario that some people encounter. 

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