WRIARICH OZHW2 1-to-3 Gigabit Ethernet Splitter network connector

WRIARICH OZHW2 1-to-3 Gigabit Splitter

The WRIARICH OZHW2 is a powered RJ45 splitter that turns one Gigabit Ethernet socket into three ports. It suits home or small-office users who need to connect multiple wired devices such as computers, smart TVs or monitors to a single wall outlet without running extra cabling. The device shares the available 1000 megabytes bandwidth across the three ports and does not assign IP addresses. It is not for buyers who need a managed switch with VLAN support or a device that can handle IPTV multicast streams.

Installation and common issues

The unit is plug-and-play once the included 80 centimetre USB power cable is connected to a stable USB power source; it will not operate without external power. Simply insert the incoming Ethernet cable into the single input port and patch up to three devices into the female RJ45 outputs. A frequent mistake is forgetting the USB power connection, which leaves the splitter inactive. Another is expecting each port to deliver full 1000 megabytes simultaneously; the total throughput is shared across all active ports.

Pre-purchase checklist

Verify that you have a free USB port or USB power adapter near the intended location to supply the required power. Confirm that your existing Ethernet cabling is Cat5e or higher to achieve Gigabit speeds. Ensure the single upstream connection comes from a router or switch that hands out IP addresses, because the splitter itself does not perform DHCP. Finally, check that your use case does not rely on IPTV signals, which the manufacturer notes are not supported.