John Wendel wrote:
James Kosin wrote:John Wendel wrote:~ (c) Using a splitter? (c) Yes, 2Two splitters on the same connection?? -JamesYes, I split the main cable connection into 2 cables (6-foot to TV, 20-foot to computer) and then split the computer cable into 2 6-foot cables for 2 computers. Have I violated some limit?Thanks for your help. John
No, not exactly.Every splitter in the chain will cause a signal loss of about 3dB on average. 3dB compares to about 1/2 the signal is lost. Cable companies can make up for this loss by providing an amplifier to the signal coming into the house; but, they really don't like doing that.
You may want to contact your cable company and request a service visit to check the signal quality. They have equipment to measure quality and may even have a solution for your problem.
Good Luck, -James -- Scanned by ClamAV - http://www.clamav.net