Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\nUnlike the other splitters and switches on our list, the MT-VIKI 2-Port allows you to plug in two devices and decide which one will receive the internet connection. You can switch between them at any time, but neither will ever receive a signal simultaneously. This is in direct opposition to the other models we’ve included, which allow multiple signal streams to flow from the switch or splitter at once.<\/p>\n
Why would this ever come in handy? Well, rather than having to buy an expensive switch like the ones above, or have to run two ethernet cables through walls to reach your router, this inexpensive switch provides an alternative. Let’s say you’re a gamer with two consoles. How often are you playing your Xbox and your PS4 at the same time? Never, right? Well, rather than having to unplug the ethernet cable from one console to switch it into the other, you can get two ethernet cables, plug them into this switch, and plug this switch’s single out-cable into the router to save clutter and make your day-to-day experience that tiny bit more convenient.<\/p>\n
Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- We loved that this ethernet splitter doesn’t need an external power source to operate. It gets its power from the devices connected to it.<\/li>\n
- We found it switches between its two VGA ports flawlessly without any reduction in picture clarity and no distortion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- It’s made from low-quality plastic, so it’s probably not very durable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What is the difference between an ethernet splitter\/switch and a hub?<\/b><\/p>\n
During your research, you might’ve seen the term “ethernet hub” come up a few times. The reality is that these are nearly obsolete, so it’s probably less relevant to your setup than you might have expected. Why are they nearly obsolete? Well, unlike splitters\/switches, ethernet hubs function inefficiently. This is because each connection point receives all of the information that is sent from other connection points in the network. This “repeating” is unnecessary and can slow down the internet connection. A switch, on the other hand, maintains a direct stream of communication with the source by utilizing something called packet switching.<\/p>\n
Who still uses ethernet? Isn’t that tech obsolete?<\/strong><\/p>\nNo. Though WiFi (which is short for wireless fidelity, if you didn’t know) is more convenient, ethernet is more reliable. With ethernet, you get fewer interruptions in the signal (read: none),\u00a0<\/em>and potentially a faster connection. To draw a parallel to another concurrent tech, look to the ubiquity of Bluetooth speakers. Yes, they’re convenient, and yes, nobody loves having an ugly tangle of wires in their home; however, have you ever dealt with that uber-annoying loss of connection that occurs with a Bluetooth speaker? Yes? Me too. What about old-school, wire-based speakers? Have they ever suddenly stopped playing for reasons directly related to the hardware? No? Then there’s your answer. Simply put, ethernet is more reliable and more efficient, even if it’s less convenient.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What to Look For If you want stable and reliable internet speed, nothing beats an ethernet connection. An ethernet splitter lets you take an existing local network connection and make it accessible to multiple devices. When you set up an ethernet splitter correctly, you can save network wall outlets and use fewer cables. All ethernet […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[988,1000],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2767"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/81"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2767"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2767\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37967,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2767\/revisions\/37967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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