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Arty
10-23-00, 08:33 PM
Hi,

I`m using SB3100..

I would like to know safe (or optimal)
power levels which shown in signal screen
of modem..

Downstream Signal to Noise Ratio
and
Upstream Power Level

Thanks in advance..

ct106
10-23-00, 10:30 PM
downstream specs +15 to -15db. although docsis modems work best at +7 to -7db
upstream anywhere from 34db to 52db is acceptable. the modem will transmit as high as 60db but you dont want it close to that.
signal to noise depends on your cable company. mine wants the snr to be at least 34db.