How to Split a Verizon TV Cable
Verizon offers fiber optic broadband service to supply television programming and high-speed Internet connections. Although the fiber optic line carries the data signal to a residence or business, once inside the building the fiber optic cable connects to a modem with connection ports for different types of equipment. Coaxial cable is used to connect the modem to a TV. Splitting this cable for use with two television sets requires a coaxial cable splitter, available at electronics stores.
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Things You'll Need
- Cable splitter
- Two lengths of coaxial cables with threaded couplers on the ends
Instructions
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Disconnect the existing coaxial cable from the back of the television by turning the coupler on the end of the cable counterclockwise. Leave the other end connected to the Verizon modem.
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Attach the end of the cable to a coaxial signal splitter using the "RF In" jack. The cable attaches by turning the threaded coupler clockwise around the jack.
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Connect a cable to each of the "RF Out" jacks on the other side of the splitter.
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Attach the coupler on the other end of each cable to the "RF In" or "ANT In" jack on the back of each TV.
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Tips & Warnings
Turn off the modem by flipping the ropcker switch on the back panel before connecting or disconnecting new devices.
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