I have considered a splitter, cable connection, older house, bad wiring,more splitters you have weaker the signal...yadda yadda yadda,....long story. When I can afford it, will HAVE to go router.
Yeah Vi, I understand not wanting to share. Sometimes you want something that is just yours. Private time. Thing is..you are not sneaking off to do marginal things. You happen to have a family of friends that is online.