A coaxial network suitable for the distribution of video signals between a number of video cameras and signal monitors is described. The network includes a central symmetrical star splitter 1, each port of the central splitter being either terminated or connected to a respective asymmetrical splitter 7. A number of sockets are attached to each asymmetrical splitter 7. The network is such that the performance of each asymmetrical splitter is insensitive to the number of sockets attached to the asymmetrical splitter which are being used, terminated, or left open circuit.