Re:Why does gigabit internet via coax cable not offer symmet...
by tonyb on Sunday January 26, 2020 @05:10PM
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Because of the equipment out in the plant.
There are passive devices out in the field that split the upstream and downstream (such as directional couplers). Passive devices are favored over active devices whenever possible because they are much less likely to fail, are less expensive, and require less maintenance.
There are passive devices out in the field that split the upstream and downstream (such as directional couplers). Passive devices are favored over active devices whenever possible because they are much less likely to fail, are less expensive, and require less maintenance.