设备评测：TP-Link EH210 以太网分线器（USB-C）★★★★★Gadget Review: TP Link EH210 Ethernet Splitter (USB-C) ★★★★★

When I ran Ethernet around our house, I thought I was being clever. A CAT6 cable for every room - lush! Some of my rooms have lots of devices, so they get a nice big Ethernet switch with lots of ports and blinking lights.

But most of my rooms don't have that many devices. Our gym had only an Internet connected TV so that I could watch Quibi while exercising. Recently we added a Kodi box so that I could stream Linux ISOs while sweating on my static bike. Was it worth running another cable there? No. Did I want to buy an expensive hub or switch with multiple ports? Also no.

Enter the EH210. I bought it because it is USB-C powered - as everything should be.

The USB cable it came with was reasonably long. I shoved the A end into the TV and the C end into the device. When the TV is off, it doesn't supply any power to its USB ports - which is perfect for me. When the TV is on, the splitter wakes up quickly and starts blinking its little lights.

The metal chassis is good at dissipating the heat. The lights aren't egregiously bright. Both outbound Ethernet work simultaneously and they are fast enough for video streaming. The supplied Ethernet cable seemed fine.

And… That's all there is to say about it really. For a tenner (depending on The Algorithm) it's a decent bit of kit. If you dont need a fully provisioned switch integrated with your mesh network, this is just the ticket.