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BL4K3Y · 08-08-08, 04:46 AM

I'm looking to split my Virgin Media connection between 2 DBoxes and a Cable Modem. I was wondering what is the best way to do this (without losing too much signal strength on the DBoxes) and what the best splitter would be?

Cheers.

tdubman · 08-08-08, 05:30 AM

Hi , The best way is to use a 3 way splitter that virgin would use ..if you cannot get one then go to satellite dealer such as technomate and get a satellite 3 way splitter..dont bother trying to use amplifiers of any kind .wont work and return path on the modem will fail.if after going thru a 3 way splitter signal comes up low then you need to be put on a higher signal tap in the "little green box" at end of your street.Hope This Helps mate.

BL4K3Y · 08-08-08, 05:46 AM

Cheers. Does it matter what splitter I get? Will this one do it: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-way-Cable-sp...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers.

BL4K3Y · 08-08-08, 07:26 PM

Can somebody recommend a decent 3-way splitter please?

Cheers.

sqwidge · 08-08-08, 08:35 PM

try b'n'q thats where i got mine from for around £6

sqwidge · 08-08-08, 08:36 PM

How do you get the higher signal rate/tap, can we do it or do you gotta be an NTL geek to do it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdubman

Hi , The best way is to use a 3 way splitter that virgin would use ..if you cannot get one then go to satellite dealer such as technomate and get a satellite 3 way splitter..dont bother trying to use amplifiers of any kind .wont work and return path on the modem will fail.if after going thru a 3 way splitter signal comes up low then you need to be put on a higher signal tap in the "little green box" at end of your street.Hope This Helps mate.

BL4K3Y · 08-08-08, 08:46 PM

£6 quid :O

They are selling on eBay for £4.50 inc. P & P I think

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BL4K3Y · 08-08-08, 08:48 PM

I'll get one on eBay.

reddiesel · 09-08-08, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakey_8

Cheers. Does it matter what splitter I get? Will this one do it: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-way-Cable-sp...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers.

Yes that will do fine.

BL4K3Y · 09-08-08, 03:52 AM

Ok Cheers Reddiesel

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08-08-08, 04:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Splitting Virgin Media Connection I'm looking to split my Virgin Media connection between 2 DBoxes and a Cable Modem. I was wondering what is the best way to do this (without losing too much signal strength on the DBoxes) and what the best splitter would be? Cheers.

08-08-08, 05:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
tdubman ipost what iknow not read Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 707 Thanks: 66 Thanked 129 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Splitting Virgin Media Connection Hi , The best way is to use a 3 way splitter that virgin would use ..if you cannot get one then go to satellite dealer such as technomate and get a satellite 3 way splitter..dont bother trying to use amplifiers of any kind .wont work and return path on the modem will fail.if after going thru a 3 way splitter signal comes up low then you need to be put on a higher signal tap in the "little green box" at end of your street.Hope This Helps mate.

08-08-08, 05:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Splitting Virgin Media Connection Cheers. Does it matter what splitter I get? Will this one do it: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-way-Cable-sp...QQcmdZViewItem Cheers.

08-08-08, 07:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Splitting Virgin Media Connection Can somebody recommend a decent 3-way splitter please? Cheers.

08-08-08, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
sqwidge Thanks to those that help Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: At home Posts: 380 Thanks: 19 Thanked 32 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Splitting Virgin Media Connection try b'n'q thats where i got mine from for around £6

08-08-08, 08:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Splitting Virgin Media Connection £6 quid :O They are selling on eBay for £4.50 inc. P & P I think .

08-08-08, 08:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Splitting Virgin Media Connection I'll get one on eBay.

09-08-08, 03:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: Splitting Virgin Media Connection Ok Cheers Reddiesel .

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