Anyone have any opinions on 10/100BaseT splitters?

[syntax]

I have been asked by a customer about them and whether they're any good.<br>
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My feelings are if you can afford it to use a 4 port hub/switch as this still gives you partitioning etc.<br>
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Or does partitioning still work on splitters?..<br>
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Presumably one cannot mix 10 and 100Mb on a split cable (the hub/switch wouldn't have a clue what speed to autosense to!)<br>
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Thoughts please!

 

[cshortreed]

Personally I would never use a splitter. The enterprise method of 100-BT connection is certainly a hub or switch.

 

[luke]

Yes, don't mess with them. A 10/100 4 port autosensing hub can be picked up for about $50-$70 at &quot;Best Buy&quot; or one of the other mass marketing outfits. Not knowing your location, I can't be any more specific.<br>