Will etherSPLIT work with all 10Mbps Hubs or Switches?
Amazingly enough, NO! In bench testing, we have found several hubs and switches that will not perform satisfactorily. These are typically units that do not conform to IEEE 802.3 specifications which call for peak-to-peak signal voltage on the transmit pairs of minimum 5 volts. Due to minor signal loss in the splitters, and typical losses in cabling, the signal is sometimes not strong enough on the receiving end to function properly. This is a factor of low signal strength combined with cable losses over longer (250-300 feet) distances. Shorter distances of cable will work with sub-standard hubs or switches, but we try to steer away from that. We are currently in the phase of certifying several hubs and switches that we know will work properly and conform to published standards. Most NICs will perform satisfactorily with a good hub or switch. We plan to incorporate etherSPLIT’s patent-pending technology into an SNMP switch for ease of installation.
