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Originally Posted by zxello
Ok i have a 2-way splitter on my cable atm, its split to my internet and the TV next to me, great signal, no problems. I need to split it one more time to go to my internet, my tv, and a tv tuner card in my computer. Anyone know if there is a big difference in the signal degredation while using a single 3-way splitter vs. 2x 2-ways (daisy-chaning them)?
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I used to be in cable modem tech support for a cable company. This was a pretty frequently asked question by some of our customers.
Based on my training, it is most important for the cable modem to receive as much signal as possible. The cable modem is much more sensitive to signal loss issues than the television is, and a 3 way splitter will only drop the amount of signal the cable modem is getting now. Think of it as division.. Signal = 100%... With a 3 way splitter, each outlet gets ~33%.
Rather than a three way splitter, I'd suggest purchasing another 2way splitter and daisy chaining it from the single outlet that your television is currently plugged into. Your cable modem will receive 50% total signal, and the two television outlets will receive 25% (which is more than enough).
Perhaps it is overkill to care as you do not have 4 or more outlets in your home, and that is usually when signal issues develop, it'll be to your advantage should you ever encounter a signal loss/problem in your home.