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ID a UPC connection?

  • 13-09-2013 12:55am
    #1
    barryd09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,581 ✭✭✭


    Im looking for someone to tell me the name of the connection i need to split the cable that comes from the upc point on my wall so i can have internet & tv at the same time?
    Currently (dont ask) i have either internet OR tv but not both because i dont have this splitter thingymajig.
    I know its a splitter but does it have a specific name? And can anyone link me to where i can pick one up online? Im also looking for the cable with the screw on connection too, are these things available from anyplace like maplin?

    Thanks guys!


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  • #2
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    The cables from the wall to the modem are bog standard coaxial, if you mean what I think you mean. You'll need to have half a clue how to cap the cable with a screw-type socket/plug, depending on what you have, although some are fitted with more user-friendly connections.

    You most likely need this screw-type splitter or this standard type splitter.


  • #3
    barryd09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,581 ✭✭✭barryd09


    sdeire wrote: »
    The cables from the wall to the modem are bog standard coaxial, if you mean what I think you mean. You'll need to have half a clue how to cap the cable with a screw-type socket/plug, depending on what you have, although some are fitted with more user-friendly connections.

    You most likely need this screw-type splitter or this standard type splitter.

    Cheers, i already have the cable from the wall to the modem, thats got the screw on cap on it & its screwed onto the back of the modem (i have theee original upc modem, 8 years old)
    So what i need is a coaxial from the tv to the splitter & another one of these to the main upc point then?
    I have 1 cable & i need 3 in total & the splitter isnt it?
    Can the cables not be bought already made up?


  • #4
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,851 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Splitter-Modem-Virgin-Dbox/dp/B0014N5YJY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1379035679&sr=8-4&keywords=tv+cable+splitter

    example of a satellite flylead - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Patch-Lead-Satellite-Extension-Cable/dp/B002VPQ5GK, different lengths available - use google


  • #5
    lapsed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭lapsed


    barryd09 wrote: »
    Im looking for someone to tell me the name of the connection i need to split the cable that comes from the upc point on my wall so i can have internet & tv at the same time?
    Currently (dont ask) i have either internet OR tv but not both because i dont have this splitter thingymajig.
    I know its a splitter but does it have a specific name? And can anyone link me to where i can pick one up online? Im also looking for the cable with the screw on connection too, are these things available from anyplace like maplin?

    Thanks guys!

    Glad you've got answers, but could I ask why UPC left you in this position ? I'm asking 'cos I'm considering getting rid of Eircom and Sky, but you don't seem to have been treated in a very pro way.


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