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This 2-port passive splitter is handy when you need another network connection but don't have the time or the money to add another cable drop. Simply plug one device into your work area network port and another unit to the corresponding patch panel port. Now you can run two network devices over the same network cable. Non-intrusive to the network; a simple plug-and-play installation. Please Note: Sold individually, this item must be used in pairs for each installation, one on each end of the cable.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.9 stars
(based on 26 reviews)
54% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable construction(11), Highly compatible(8), Reliable(4), Strong connection points(6)
Cons:
No performance gain(3), Unreliable(7)
Best Uses:
Computer equipment(6), Networking(13)
Describe Yourself:
Budget shopper(6), Quality oriented(15)
Primary use:
Business(11), Personal(14)
Was this a gift?:
No(3)

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not a Splitter
By KenVerified Purchaser from NY on 9/2/2011
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

I thought that I could use this device to split a feed to two devices;i.e., TV & DVR. That's not the purpose of this device. After I called CTG, they advised me as such and sent me the proper device;i.e., switch. I think the description for this device is misleading, however, customer service was outstanding! Therefore, my rating may be too harsh as I wasn't able to use the product as it was intended.

 
Awesome find!!!
By KIRT8548Verified Purchaser from Mulberry, FL on 8/26/2011
Pros:
Durable
Best Uses:
Multiple Lines
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

This was a great replacement for an old 5-port switch.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Doesn't work
By MacVerified Purchaser from Mantua, Ohio on 5/31/2011
Cons:
Misrepresented
Describe Yourself:
Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

This is called a splitter but electricly it is not.
I wanted to splt the same feed and it must have two feeds in to get two. The wiring diagram on the device backs this up.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
RJ45 Splitter
By ToddVerified Purchaser from Brea, Ca. on 12/27/2010
Cons:
Unreliable, Weak Connection Points
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Only one side of the splitter worked. Attempted to obtain an exchange but feel like I have to jump through hoops to make it happen. Instead of dealing with all the detail, I went to a local supply for another splitter

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Get Your Own!
By BobbyVerified Purchaser from Eminence, Mo. on 9/9/2010
Pros:
Durable construction, Highly Compatible, Strong Connection Points
Cons:
No Performance Gain
Best Uses:
Networking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Best Idea I Ever Had!

 
2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner
By SueVerified Purchaser from Hazleton,PA on 8/28/2010
Pros:
Highly Compatible
Best Uses:
Networking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Used the product to connect to desktop computers on a network cable.

[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
...Quality Control Issues?
By LyssVerified Reviewer from Lewiston, Me on 7/24/2010
Pros:
One input port worked
Cons:
One input port did not, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment, In lieu of router, Networking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

We were using it as a 'Y-splitter' to run two computers to the same modem via ethernet. (They are desktops and we have no need of a router.)...One side worked?The red (female) input side worked, the blue didn't. [...]

Service & Delivery comments:

Customer service was great when I called inquiring about the part. They recommended the installation guide (which was not included with the part) be followed. (It did not apply to our use.)

Very fast shipping. Documentation and RMA information from another company altogether. (ANT Online.) The RMA terms are not that great with ANT so be careful on expensive items.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
RJ45 splitter
By mchanVerified Purchaser from Las Vegas, NV on 6/24/2010
Pros:
Durable construction, Highly Compatible
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment, Networking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

worked as advertised.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
2-Port RJ45 Splitter
By Ocean MinotVerified Purchaser from Cohasset, MA on 4/29/2010
Pros:
Durable construction
Best Uses:
Networking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

The splitter takes advantage of the fact that there are 4 twisted pairs in a CAT 5 cable but only four wires are used for typical configurations using positions 1,2,3 and 6 in the RJ45 connection. The splitter takes advantage of the other four - 4,5,7,and 8. It requires two splitters, however, one at the router to pick up two ports and the other at the computer/printer to reconfigure the two RJ45 sockets correctly in the 1,2,3 and 6 configuration. Nice way to get two wired connections from one wire.

 
GREAT!!
By floydVerified Purchaser from cedar rapids, iowa on 3/1/2010
Pros:
Durable construction
Best Uses:
Networking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Great splitter...works as advertised and just what i needed ...

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Installed two as required-no good!
By CraigMVerified Reviewer from Florida on 2/19/2010
Pros:
None
Cons:
Doesn't Work
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Researched the product/reviews prior to purchasing two. Hooked them up as shown in the pic on the product page; one to the cat5 jack in a office to two computers - the other to a router using two patch cables to the router and the male end to a patch panel feeding the cat5 to the room. Only one side worked. Live Chatted with a rep here on the site and it was determined one of them is bad. Returning for a replacement.

Cables To Go Response: Please don't hesitate to let Customer Service help you.
 
Fantastic!
By RCVerified Reviewer from Frankfort, KY on 12/18/2009
Pros:
Durable construction, Highly Compatible
Best Uses:
Networking
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

I have a router downstairs with about 50 feet of cable to an upstairs computer and needed to add another upstairs computer (and preferred not to run another long cable). Two of these, along with two couplers, the long cable, and two short cables on each end and everything is working GREAT!! Thanks for the Live Chat help, too.

 
Works As Advertised -- You Need TWO
By Dan in CapeVerified Purchaser from Cape Elizabeth, ME on 12/14/2009
Pros:
Highly Compatible, Reliable, Strong Connection Points
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment, High-End Equipment, Networking
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

This is a great product, but as it says, you need to buy TWO. Plug one into your router (two ports of router) and one into the outlet at the other end and then plug your two computers into it. Some people didn't understand this in other reviews. If you plug one at each end, it works GREAT. Took less than 5 minutes to install and I have both computers hooked to the internet.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Misunderstood product
By badthebaVerified Reviewer from Fife Lake, MI on 12/4/2009
Pros:
Durable construction, Highly Compatible, Improves Performance, Reliable, Strong Connection Points
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment, Networking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Amazing product, I ordered these long ago knowing I would one day need them. I think other people reviewing these do not know that they should be used in PAIRS; or, if used one at a time, the other end of the cable run must be correctly wired as well. I used 2 of these, one at each end of an 80' run of terminated Cat5e, to connect a printer room to a server closet. The printer room had 3 available rj45 network connections, and the customer was adding a fourth printer. This product made installation simple and avoided the need to run additional cabling or convert any of the printers to wireless.

 
Great Product
By prairie-blossomVerified Purchaser from Tulsa, OK on 10/15/2009
Pros:
Durable construction, Easy, Strong Connection Points
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment, Networking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

The product was very easy to install. It came with snap in labels so it was easy to keep the connections on each end straight. Five minutes on each end of the Cat 5 cable was all it took to have two network connections instead of one without running more cable through the attic and down the wall. What a time saver. Thanks.

 
Exactly what I needed
By sallynormVerified Purchaser from nyc on 10/10/2009
Pros:
Good for crowded outlet, Reliable
Best Uses:
Computer Equipment
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Just what I was looking for. Just be sure to order two!

[0 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Does not work...don't waste your $
By proud 2 b meVerified Reviewer from flint michigan on 10/5/2009
Pros:
Durable construction
Cons:
Big bulky and in the way
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

it never worked and i returned it for a return. i was told to order a second one in order to make it work on 2 computers, so i ordered the second one and it still did not work. total waste of time and money! look elsewhere for a solution to your issues!

[2 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not What You Think It Is
By PolishJoe07Verified Reviewer from Green Bay, WI on 9/23/2009
Cons:
Not what you think it is
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

When I bought this splitter, I wanted to use it to plug two computers into one internet cable plugin in my apartment on a university campus but it does not give either computer internet when it is plugged in. Do not buy this product! There are easier ways of fixing these problems.

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Works Exactly as Expected
By HAXORVerified Purchaser from Bozeman, MT on 9/3/2009
Pros:
Durable construction, Highly Compatible
Best Uses:
Networking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Worked exactly as expected, I think some of the other reviewers do not know what this is for! It worked perfectly, I know what I needed and it filled its role in our organization, total life saver when you just cant run more cable

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Did not work at all
By Rebecca z.Verified Purchaser from San Francisco, Ca on 8/31/2009
Pros:
Looked good only
Cons:
Unreliable
Best Uses:
Did not work
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Did not work. Plugged it in and did not work at all. Maybe it was just a lemon. Did not use it. Sitting in a drawer.

Cables To Go Response: We will contact the customer to see how we can help.
 
bad batch?
By LiquidMercVerified Reviewer from Johnstown, PA on 8/27/2009
Cons:
Doesn't Work, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Maybe phone pendng pinout
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

As I've read on other comments the wiring is improperly terminated for these devices. None of the right side ports on them work for me (usage desired is two 100 Mb/s ethernet connections for data). The wire segment length to the switch including patch cables is under 45' (of Cat5e). I just tested 4 units. Moving them in different orders/pairs (patch panel and user end ports). I've tested all cables used w/ no problems found in them. Pinouts for the cable on the device(s) appear to be wiring standard B. I know I've used other wire splitters w/ the same standard and have had excellent results. This product is a big let down and a major inconvenience now to replace. With the amount of troubleshooting I've invested I could have assembled my own splitters :-(

Cables To Go Response: We reached out to this customer and awaiting to hear back from him; we are eager to help him troubleshoot as we suspect he may be misusing this product.

[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
Doesn't work...?
By justwsVerified Reviewer from Harrisburg, PA on 8/11/2009
Pros:
Durable construction, Strong Connection Points
Cons:
Limited Compatibility, No Performance Gain, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Networking
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Bought it to connect 2 devices (computers) to one ethernet port on my router, but only one side of the splitter works, but it works fully, as if the splitter weren't even there. I don't know if there's a defect in the second side, or what (I even tried a patch cable in the second side and still got nothing).

Cables To Go Response: Unfortunately, due to the nature of Ethernet communication, the way you are using this product will not work. This product is designed to allow two computers to share one run of cable to connect to two ports on a router or switch. Therefore the product must be used in pairs, one placed at the computers and one at the router. The two splitter/combiners would be connected by a single cable run between two wall plates, or a wall plate and a patch panel. You would connect both computers to the female ports on one splitter/combiner, and then run two patch cables from the two female ports of the second splitter/combiner to two separate ports on the router. This setup allows each computer to maintain the unique physical connection to the router which is required for Ethernet communication. We are reaching out to justws to help him as best we can. Justws responded: "Thank you very much for the attached picture! Your explaination was clear but the picture is VERY helpful. Now I do understand what the product is used for and how to use it properly. Although I bought it in error for what i had wanted, I may actually be able to use it when I fix my home ethernet wiring. Thank you very much."

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Sneaky Splitter-didn't work for me..
By Disconnected, TaraVerified Purchaser from jacksonville, fl on 7/9/2009
Pros:
Durable construction
Cons:
No Performance Gain, Unreliable
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

well i purchased the splitter to hook up 2 ethernet cables to a computer and a playstation 3. Unfortunately, it simply didn't work. Supposedly, in order for my situation, i need a splitter with two 8 conducter ports, rather than this splitter which is just a single 8conduceter that splits into 4 in each port. These splitters do exist, but the site doenst carry them. waste of time & money

Service & Delivery comments:

delivery was the reg. 5 business days, customer service was knowledgeable & tried to help me find the splitter i needed.

 
sweet little splitter
By DetroitPublicanVerified Purchaser from Detroit, MI on 6/10/2009
Pros:
Highly Compatible, Reliable, Strong Connection Points
Best Uses:
Networking
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Used it to split the signal out the back of a modem/router -- to get one of Sprint's cell signal boosters to work.Worked just swell.[...]

 
Worked for me
By CarlosVerified Purchaser from New York, NY on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Configure, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

Very straightforward. Using it to split to a printer and an IP telephony device. Not sure if I would trust it to work with a computer necessarily.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Doesn't work the way it should
By Quisqueya430Verified Purchaser from New York, NY on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Easy To Configure
Cons:
Unreliable
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cables To Go 6in 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable:

only one side works. waste of money.

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