Trying to find a cable splitter - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Positive Climb · 2012-02-20, 06:04 PM

Hi all,

I'm trying to split the cable going into my internet modem so I can use it for a TV also. I saw this splitter at Home Depot and I'm wondering if it works well? IDEAL 2 Way Digital Cable TV Splitter (Model: 85-132 | Internet/Cat: 941322 | Store SKU: 1000449513) $3.98

thanks!

57 · 2012-02-20, 07:00 PM

Shaw provides free splitters - go to one of their outlets and they'll supply the proper one - 5-1000MHz minimum and two way. With a modem you should not have a splitter on that line as the modem should be the first split coming into your home. You might get away with it, but then again you might have problems. Call Shaw and have them do it properly.

That splitter you mention is NOT recommended.

JamesK · 2012-02-20, 09:30 PM

^^^^
I have 2 splitters on my cable modem line. A 2 way in the living room where my main TV is and a 3 way in my "office", where I've got my cable modem, phone terminal and another TV (actually computer monitor) connection. All splitters and cables were installed by Rogers and everything leading to the cable modem has a red tag on it. I also have a 2nd feed in my bedroom, which serves only a TV.

57 · 2012-02-20, 11:40 PM

When the service provider does the installation they have special splitters that they can use that have specific losses per side/leg of the splitter. As stated, get Shaw to do this for you - they'll use the correct equipment and check the signals.

JamesK, what works for you may not work for someone else.

2012-02-20, 06:04 PM	#1
Positive Climb Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 55	Trying to find a cable splitter Hi all, I'm trying to split the cable going into my internet modem so I can use it for a TV also. I saw this splitter at Home Depot and I'm wondering if it works well? IDEAL 2 Way Digital Cable TV Splitter (Model: 85-132 \| Internet/Cat: 941322 \| Store SKU: 1000449513) $3.98 thanks!

2012-02-20, 07:00 PM	#2
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,297	Shaw provides free splitters - go to one of their outlets and they'll supply the proper one - 5-1000MHz minimum and two way. With a modem you should not have a splitter on that line as the modem should be the first split coming into your home. You might get away with it, but then again you might have problems. Call Shaw and have them do it properly. That splitter you mention is NOT recommended. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2012-02-20, 11:40 PM	#4
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,297	When the service provider does the installation they have special splitters that they can use that have specific losses per side/leg of the splitter. As stated, get Shaw to do this for you - they'll use the correct equipment and check the signals. JamesK, what works for you may not work for someone else. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2012-02-20, 09:30 PM	#3
JamesK Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 5,039	^^^^ I have 2 splitters on my cable modem line. A 2 way in the living room where my main TV is and a 3 way in my "office", where I've got my cable modem, phone terminal and another TV (actually computer monitor) connection. All splitters and cables were installed by Rogers and everything leading to the cable modem has a red tag on it. I also have a 2nd feed in my bedroom, which serves only a TV.