IOGEAR GWU637 Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter vs MT-VIKI POE Ethernet Splitter 1 to 3, 1000Mbps, no power required
Overall winner: MT-VIKI POE Ethernet Splitter 1 to 3, 1000Mbps, no power required
Key Differences
MT-VIKI (A) is a passive PoE Ethernet splitter supporting gigabit speeds and requires no external power, making it suited for powering or splitting wired devices; IOGEAR (B) is an Ethernet-to-Wi‑Fi adapter providing wireless access with dual antennas and WPS setup for converting wired clients to Wi‑Fi. Choose A if you need PoE/gigabit wired splitting without extra power, choose B if you need to make a wired device wireless or require WPS/simple Wi‑Fi setup
IOGEAR GWU637 Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter
Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi adapter that lets Ethernet devices connect to wireless networks. Supports WPS and encrypted networks. Customer note: setup can be easy or mixed, with some heat and lifespan concerns
Pros
- wireless access for ethernet devices
- dual antennas for transfer bandwidth
- WPS push-button setup
- supports multiple encryption standards
Cons
- not compatible with enterprise authentication or mesh
- hot during operation
- lifespan reports after several years
MT-VIKI POE Ethernet Splitter 1 to 3, 1000Mbps, no power required
MT-VIKI POE splitter converts a PoE signal to multiple PoE devices at up to 1000 Mbps without a separate power supply. Noted positive build quality and power source, with some reports on cable length and connection strength
Pros
- no power supply needed
- high-speed 1000 Mbps support
- dual power modes (DC or PoE)
- splits PoE to multiple devices
Cons
- cable length concerns
- mixed connection strength reports
- some users note no USB connection
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | MT-VIKI |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | IOGEAR |
| User Reviews | MT-VIKI |